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Sarah McLachlan to headline Salmon Arm’s Roots and Blues Festival
Salmon Arm's Roots and Blues Festival has announced its lineup for this summer's edition. From…
iN VIDEO: Vernon historian digitizes old film reels to connect people with their past
Vernon historian Francois Arseneault digitizes and catalogues old film reels in order to preserve them,…
Warmer and sunnier as the week progresses in Kamloops and the Okanagan
While there’s a chance of a bit of precipitation in the next couple of days…
Rebuilding from Okanagan wildfires bogged down by insensitive insurance companies
It’s been seven months since wildfires destroyed hundreds of homes in the Okanagan and Shuswap…
Increase in solar activity means more chances to see northern lights in Kamloops, Okanagan
If you've always dreamed of seeing the northern lights, you could get lucky this year…
How new provincial housing rules are boosting and hurting development in Central Okanagan
The Bennett bridge stretches a mere kilometre across Okanagan Lake between Kelowna and West Bank…
No shortage of places to enjoy tacos and burritos in Kamloops
There will soon be three more places for Mexican food lovers to stop for a…
Not all Central Okanagan trailer park sales mean loss of affordable housing
There have been a number of sales of manufactured home parks in the Central Okanagan…
iN VIDEO: Sneak peak of documentary on Shuswap wildfire
A production company in Kamloops has released a teaser trailer for a documentary on the…
Two-time Enderby mayor representing BC United in Salmon Arm-Shuswap
BC United has announced Greg McCune as its candidate for the Salmon Arm-Shuswap riding for…
Construction underway on new pier in Summerland
The District of Summerland is building a new pier at Gordon Beggs Rotary Beach. Construction…
Vernon’s Kal Tire South arena temporarily closed
Kal Tire Place South is temporarily closed today and tomorrow for repairs. The ice chiller…
RDCO wants $148,000 to prepare against fires, floods and extreme weather
The Regional District of the Central Okanagan is seeking $148,000 to cover emergency support services.…
Kelowna’s Kangaroo Creek Farm welcomes visitors back for spring break
The animals at Kelowna's Kangaroo Creek Farm have been enjoying a relaxing winter as they…
$50K in unpaid rent over five years nets fine for BC woman
A BC woman could have saved enough for a down payment with the amount she…
Tiny homes for Kelowna’s homeless community welcomes first residents
So far, 40 people have moved from Kelowna’s homeless shelters into the individual tiny home…
Half of the Insane Clown Posse coming to Vernon
Joseph William Utsler, better known as Shaggy 2 Dope from Insane Clown Posse, is coming…
Location of Okanagan’s first European settlement sparking conflict between historians
The location of the first, albeit brief, European settlement in the Okanagan is now the…
iN PHOTOS: Variable weather makes for unique images in Kamloops, Okanagan
The weather in March is fluctuating between sunny blue-sky days and cold, frosty ones with…
CAT COUCH: Kamloops woman makes ‘pawsitively’ popular pet accessory
A Kamloops resident who loves cats and crochet put the two together and made some…
Lake Country rabbit sanctuary facing $75,000 fine for animal neglect
A well known Lake Country animal sanctuary has been hit with animal cruelty accusations from…
When BC truck drivers complained about unpaid overtime, company took them to court
Three BC truck drivers found themselves in court after they complained they were shorted overtime…
Traffic stop lead to jail for Kamloops drug dealer
A 61-year-old woman will be jailed for two years after a traffic stop ended with…
Vernon joyrider gets two cars impounded and $2K in fines on same night
A 23-year-old Vernon man was caught driving recklessly in two vehicles and they were both…