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More than 1,000 Central Okanagan seniors relying on food bank this Christmas
The Central Okanagan Food Bank will serve more people this Christmas than it did during…
Appetite for young Kamloops entrepreneur’s sweet baked treats on the rise
A new baking business is booming in Kamloops, and the father and son team behind…
Here are the 2024 Okanagan Housing Award finalists
The finalists for the 2024 Okanagan Housing Awards have been announced. The Canadian Home Builders’…
With the death of Journey Home it’s unclear how Kelowna will tackle homelessness in the future
Kelowna's Journey Home initiative was created in 2018 with the goal of transforming Kelowna to…
B.C. announces three year plan to combat gender-based violence
The provincial government has announced its three year plan for the safety and support of…
Holiday fruitcake, yes or no? Kamloops, Okanagan foodies can’t agree
Some people love spiced cake and some love candied fruit, but not everyone can agree…
BC United announces Jackie Lee as Richmond-Steveston candidate
BC United has announced Jackie Lee will be the party's candidate for Richmond-Steveston for the…
Firefighters put out shed fire in West Kelowna last night
Around 6 p.m. yesterday, Dec. 9, West Kelowna Fire Rescue safely put out a shed…
West Kelowna firefighters pull man 70 ft up an icy slope after he went off the road
West Kelowna Fire Rescue hoisted a man up a treacherous slope after his vehicle went…
Vernon volunteers fighting holiday loneliness by serving 500 Christmas meals
For the first time since 2019, Vernon volunteers will be providing a full-service Christmas dinner…
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,…