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Laser attacks on aircraft over Kelowna airport disturbing trend
A laser pointed at a Pacific Coastal Airlines plane flying into Kelowna International Airport on…
HOUSING CRISIS: Peachland man takes next step in fight for right to live in house on wheels
A Peachland man in the midst of a battle with the district bylaw department to…
The challenges of finding a job in Okanagan for those on autism spectrum
Finding a job is challenging, especially for individuals on the autism spectrum. Programs like Ready,…
Snowfall causing traffic backups on Trans-Canada Highway near Salmon Arm
Trucks are stuck in the snow or are chaining up tires on Trans-Canada Highway near…
6 things you may not know about Big White on the resort’s 60th anniversary
Since it opened in 1963, Big White Ski Resort has earned an impressive reputation and…
RCMP safely located missing infant after AMBER Alert
Today, Dec. 9, an AMBER Alert was issued when a man unexpectedly fled from police…
Kamloops mom asks for Christmas cards for her son, Jessie Simpson
Every year during the holiday season Kamloops resident Sue Simpson asks the public to send…
Kelowna residents can expect to live two years longer than those in Kamloops
There are huge differences in how long a person can be expected to live within…
iN PHOTOS: Adorable pets dressed up for the holidays in Kamloops, Okanagan
Photos of adorable pets in Christmas outfits tend to bring smiles and brighten up the…
How AI broke the news identifying TRU car crash victim
After a horrific car crash killed one Thompson Rivers University student and seriously injured two…
Living a land acknowledgement: UBCO’s grassland transformation
For over a year UBC Okanagan Professor Sumer Seiki has been on a mission to…
Woman ‘rescued’ in Kamloops police chase says driver was helping, not abducting
A police chase through Kamloops last week damaged two RCMP vehicles, a civilian vehicle and…
Drivers can expect twice weekly closures on Highway 97 near Summerland
The headaches for commuters and commercial drivers on Highway 97 near Summerland will continue twice…
Only half of British Columbians in favour of Indigenous economic reconciliation: poll
While only half of British Columbians are in favour of economic reconciliation with Indigenous peoples,…
North Okanagan curler to represent Canada at wheelchair world championship
A North Okanagan curler will be part of Canada’s wheelchair curling team headed to South…
West Kelowna homeowners face 11.4% tax hike
Budget documents going to West Kelowna city council next week project a property tax increase…
Police looking for man who assaulted senior at Penticton’s Walmart over parking space
The Penticton RCMP is searching for a man who allegedly assaulted a senior in Walmart…
Big White Winter Rally revving up excitement this weekend
Rally drivers are rolling into Kelowna as they get ready for the Big White Winter…
Time’s up for unsafe Kelowna house, City prepares for demolition
It will be almost three years until an order by Kelowna city council to demolish…
Peachland mother and son lost everything in house fire
Last week, on Nov. 28, Hailey Hamilton lost her home in Peachland to a devastating…
Weather always a wildcard for Big White but downpour in December disastrous
While weather in the Okanagan is often unpredictable, the rain that hit Big White Ski…
Trumpeter swan rescued in North Okanagan had yet to migrate south
The trumpeter swan can be seen throughout the Okanagan. With its striking black and white…
Online fundraiser launched for TRU athlete killed in car crash
An online fundraiser has has been set up for Owyn McInnis’ family, the Thompson Rivers…
Interactive Kamloops Who-Ville display ready for holiday season
A much-loved interactive Christmas display is up and running for the holiday season in Kamloops…