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iN PHOTOS: Photographer bonded with wild horses near Spences Bridge
"They know me as I go find them all the time and sit with them.”
Kamloops prison stabbing nets two-year sentence
He stepped in while the victim was fighting another inmate, then stabbed him three times.
West Kelowna water advisory lifted after no contamination found in reservoir
The City of West Kelowna thanked affected customers for their patience and cooperation throughout the water disruption.
iN NUMBERS: How British Columbians feel about response to COVID-19 pandemic, six years later
As you might expect, it's a bit mixed.
Emmy award-winning comedian John Mulaney adds Kelowna to stand-up tour
The Saturday Night Live alum is currently on the first leg of the tour with stops across North America.
West Kelowna water reservoir vandalism suspects cooperating with investigation
Police said there is only minor damage to the property, but the investigation is ongoing.
Kamloops mayor wants to pause big, expensive city projects
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson is suggesting council pause work until after the election, concerned the city is in a shaky financial position.
Former Penticton mayor ordered to pay $800K for dipping into family business cash
The former mayor has been involved in numerous contentious legal battles over the running of the family company.
Investigation into water reservoir vandalism continues as West Kelowna awaits test results
“Today, we conducted a reservoir inspection and cleaning. Once the cleaning is complete and we receive test results that indicate there is no contamination, the reservoir will be refilled.”
Kelowna realtor fined $5,000 for flying drone in wildfire zone
The Crown had wanted a $15,000 fine.
K-town rivalry kicks off WHL playoffs
The Kamloops Blazers and the Kelowna Rockets face each other in the WHL postseason for the first time in nine years.
‘Very rare’: West Kelowna firefighters battle two house fires at same time
“Having two significant fire events take place at nearly the same time is very rare, however, it is not believed the fires are related in any manner.”
Highly anticipated recall campaign for Okanagan MLA ready to launch
“It’s folks from all political stripes, people who voted for Tara Armstrong and people who didn't.”
Princeton company slapped with $30,000 pollution fine
The company treats contaminated soil used at the nearby Copper Mountain mine.
Suspension for BC nurse who snooped on colleagues’ medical records
She's been in trouble with the regulator before.
iN NUMBERS: B.C. Premier David Eby’s popularity plummeting
Angus Reid found that while not everyone dislikes the B.C. premier, his approval rating has dropped significantly over the past year.
Okanagan Humane Society suing Kelowna volunteer over adoption dispute
The dog is vulnerable and high-risk and the foster volunteer says the adoption family weren't the right fit.
BC drug dealer’s conviction quashed due to prosecution delays
The Crown had 30 months to start the trial, but it was weeks late.
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops photographer captures birds enjoying spring weather
Check out these amazing captures.
Movement to save the KVR Trail near Coquihalla picking up speed
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“The pace of conversations has picked up in recent days, and we are feeling optimistic that we are moving toward the outcome the community would like to see.”
Speed cameras installed north of Kamloops, but don’t expect fines
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The province is studying driver speeds on the dangerous stretch of Highway 5.
RCMP identify suspects after West Kelowna water reservoir damaged
No arrests have been made.
Kamloops councillor wants to pave way for car sharing
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Kelowna is the only BC Interior city with a car sharing program.