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Judge locks bank accounts of Okanagan business owner, suspected drug supplier
An Okanagan man suspected of using his car dealership and mortgages to hide drug money…
Lack of housing main driver of homelessness in Kamloops, Okanagan and U.S.A.
It’s easy to point to drug policies, addiction and mental health as the main drivers…
Big White residents at ‘breaking point’ in fight with Kootenay Boundary regional district
The $100 million worth of construction at Big White mountain this past year was done…
Kamloops hotels fared better than the Okanagan’s in 2023
Two consecutive years of high occupancy are triggering interest in building more hotels in Kamloops.…
Kamloops trauma councillor shares insights into city’s social disorder
A production company in Kamloops is continuing a collaborative approach to finding solutions for communities…
Innovative bottle design saves tons of glass a year at Summerland winery
With carbon footprints and organic produce being at the forefront of most consumer’s minds, one…
What to do when the ICBC say you’re at fault, but you aren’t
You've been in a car accident and you've heard about the new no-fault insurance in…
B.C. Conservatives announce real estate agent as candidate for Kelowna Centre riding
The Conservative Party of BC has announced its candidate for Kelowna Centre. Kristina Loewen is…
COSAR saves side-by-side riders from a gully near Peachland
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue saved six side-by-side riders from a gully near Peachland last…
Importing grapes may save the Okanagan wine industry
Okanagan grape growers and winery owners – who are often the same people – are…
Hatchet man, trickster or valued peacekeeper in Kamloops? Will the real Chief Lolo please stand up
Jean Baptistes Lolo, aka St. Paul, is a mysterious character in the early history of…
Documentary on Penticton’s search and rescue set to begin filming
A documentary is being filmed about Penticton's Search and Rescue volunteers and will depict the…
Grants to help with growth in Okanagan, Kamloops spent on score clock, skating rinks and signs
It’s been almost a year since the BC government handed $1 billion to municipalities to…
Two structure fires in Vernon on Saturday
Two structure fires were safely extinguished in Vernon yesterday. Vernon Fire Rescue Services responded to…
Popular Kamloops macaron maker opens brick-and-mortar bakery
A well-known macaron maker in Kamloops got the keys to a storefront location earlier this…
Farmers in South Okanagan disheartened by a string of thefts
There has been a recent series of farm equipment thefts around Osoyoos. Thieves have stolen…
Growing grapes in Okanagan is ‘like Russian roulette’ these days: winemaker
It’s clear that the 2024 wine grape crop has been destroyed by cold weather throughout…
iN PHOTOS: Why residents of Hope fought to move its historic train station, again
After years under threat of demolition, the historic Hope Station House was moved to a…
Cannabis now allowed on some outdoor patios in BC
The BC government now allows cannabis smoking or vaping on the same outdoor patios cigarette…
Kelowna working to balance housing needs with heritage conservation
New provincial legislation requires four or six units to be permitted on residential lots. But…
iN VIDEO: How the Okanagan inspired an award-winning filmmaker
A filmmaker from Penticton was just nominated for an Okanagan Screen Award for his film…
Passionate chef brings healthy from scratch meal options to Kamloops
A Kamloops chef who's passionate about health has launched a new business and is offering…
Train crash near Revelstoke along Highway 1
There was a train crash east of Revelstoke on Friday night. Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services…
Murder investigation leads to charges and an arrest in Kelowna
The Vancouver Police Department arrested a murder suspect in Kelowna on Friday. Police arrested and…