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What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan and Kamloops
From Ukrainian Easter eggs to hockey and improv to an Eagles tribute band, here are…
Right-wing group gathers controversial figures in Kelowna to cast doubt on food safety
“It's something that can be altered genetically. We have no idea what they're doing.”
Southern Interior ski hills, mountain passes getting snow, strong winds
“Anybody contemplating driving through the passes might see if they can sort of postpone that until after things settle down a bit.”
Man charged year after car crash killed a 62-year-old near Cranbrook
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Investigators forwarded the evidence from the crash to the BC Prosecution Service, and the charge was approved a year later on Feb. 11, 2026.
MLA pushing province to intervene in Lake Okanagan Resort water problems
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“After more than two years, property owners remain in a state of limbo because there is no reliable potable water service.”
We asked for the Kamloops mayor’s emails — all we got is political theatre
While the province's information commissioner is yet to weigh in, council took the mayor to task for ignoring the requet.
Armstrong man’s $500,000 lotto win means a ‘nice’ retirement
He plans to use the money to pay off his mortgage and will give some to his kids.
RCMP launch homicide investigation after man shot in downtown Kamloops
No arrests have been made.
Sarcastic BC teacher who mocked students resigns after being suspended
“I’m guessing you’re not from here. If you knew how many diseases there were in Canada, would you still have come here?”
West Kelowna squares invite beginner dancers to the floor
Get your dancing shoes on, West Kelowna.
Vintage fashion, records and collectibles await at Laurel Packinghouse
Vintage lovers and treasure hunters can dig into decades past at the Lucky Moon Vintage…
BC PST expansion spurs calls for municipal exemptions
"Without intervention, these increased costs will be passed directly on to municipal taxpayers."
iN PHOTOS: South Okanagan artist living his dream creating cutlery sculptures
“I’m having so much fun and I say to anyone who has a dream to go for it.”
iN NUMBERS: Fluctuating construction stats in Kamloops, Okanagan
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A few big projects can really change the numbers.
Management salaries up 42% at Kamloops city hall over three years
Around 14 per cent of the city's employees are managers, up from 10% in 2015.
The twists and turns that led to a public hearing on the Kelowna Springs Golf Course development
After the original plan was quashed, Denciti quietly drafted a new plan.
Global instability, municipal spending spurs $40M Kamloops loan
"I'm looking at what the one- to two-month need is for the city if things went sideways drastically."
‘He deserves respect’: A Kelowna family’s ordeal finding cremation for loved one
“Instead of having time to support each other we’ve been facing financial and logistical barriers to make sure he’s treated with dignity.”
Kelowna saw double digit drop in rent as cost in Kamloops rising
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While rental costs are dropping so are the size of apartments.
Rutland gets chance to be heard at Conservative crime, social disorder town hall
“Consistently people were really upset that they didn't think that they were going to be included.”
Summerland mayor confused, irritated by turmoil created by province over gravel pit
“All you can do is shake your head."
Lumby shooting victim dies in hospital
Police had arrested a suspect shortly after the shooting but they were later released without charges.
Who should pay $33M to fix South Okanagan community’s failing water system? It’s complicated
“This is just a deflection because they don't want to have to come up with the money.”
iN PHOTOS: Silly Canada goose shenanigans in Kamloops, Okanagan
The birds are territorial during the breeding season and if encroached upon will hiss, honk and wave their heads back and forth at humans and other birds.