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Out-of-province boat ban gaining support in the Thompson-Okanagan
Calls for a moratorium on out-of-province boats in BC to protect local waterways from invasive…
BC Housing has 83 housing units to show for $30M in Kamloops real estate in 2 years
BC Housing has spent $30 million on Kamloops real estate in the past two years,…
iN PHOTOS: Fanatics of all genres swarmed Kelowna Comic-Con this weekend
Fans of all genres spilled out of Rutland Centennial Hall for Kelowna Comic-Con yesterday. This…
Why sheltering the homeless in the Okanagan isn’t enough
While the Okanagan unhoused community has to face a myriad of issues to answer their…
Critically endangered Okanagan First Nations language preserved in new book
The critically endangered n?syilxcn? language is being immortalized in the Syilx Language House’s ninth book…
Kelowna clothing brand on a mental wellness mission
A Kelowna-based clothing brand has made helping people open up about mental health its mission.…
Puppy found safe and sound after getting lost in a car crash near Revelstoke
A couple who lost their dog in a car crash between Revelstoke and the Nakusp…
iN PHOTOS: Light pollution makes Okanagan stargazing more difficult but new tech is helping
The Okanagan has a reputation as a mecca for amateur astronomers, but the hobby has…
John’s Angels: Kelowna’s group of volunteers for the unhoused
A new group of volunteers wanting to help the unhoused has emerged in Kelowna to…
Not into skiing? Try these other outdoor Thompson-Okanagan winter activities
With winter fast approaching and the days getting shorter, some fun in the snow might…
Vernon hockey coach appeals sexual assault conviction of former player
CONTENT ADVISORY A former Vernon hockey coach will be tried again after he was convicted…
Housing crisis in Okanagan impacting humans and their pets
Many people are facing hardships due to the housing crisis in the Okanagan and pets…
UBC Okanagan student’s research may help communities avoid flooding after wildfire
Through its Public Scholars Initiative, the University of British Columbia Okanagan is making wildfire regions,…
How UBC and UBCO are revolutionizing Ph.Ds
The Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia is in its second year of…
Students are swapping test tubes for animal hides in West Kelowna
Mount Boucherie High School in West Kelowna has added a new and unusual science course…
Tis’ the season for Christmas markets in Kamloops and the Okanagan
Those who are on the hunt for unique, handcrafted gifts for loved ones this Christmas…
Kelowna asking for public’s opinion of proposed changes to short-term rental zoning
Kelowna city council is asking for the public’s opinion on proposed changes to the short-term…
Kamloops mayor’s actions prompt council to consider ban on recorded phone conversations
Kamloops city council might soon be banned from recording their conversations with staff. The proposed…
Husky Labrador cross in northern BC horribly injured in attack by another dog
A dog with a severe leg injury was surrendered to the BC SPCA , but…
Connector partially closed near West Kelowna due to large truck fire
Highway 97C eastbound lanes are closed near West Kelowna due to a commercial truck fire.…
Plane wreck near Kamloops ‘verified’ by RCMP revealed to be fake crash site for training
Plane wreckage that made headlines this week when officials announced a hunter had stumbled on…
Man arrested in Kamloops after window smashing spree
A 38-year-old man is in custody facing a mischief charge after a spree of window…
Poll finds poutine is the Canadian dish of choice in BC
The Québécois delicacy poutine has topped the list of food preferences in BC, according to…
Do you have what it takes to be an ambulance call taker in Kamloops?
BC Emergency Health Services is looking to hire full-time emergency medical call takers at the…