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Wildlife federation furious with Ministry of Forest’s regulation breaches in protected Okanagan area
The Ministry of Forests has responded to BC Wildlife Federation's complaints of a dangerous construction…
BC United loses high-profile candidate in Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream nomination race
Adam Wilson, one of the five remaining nominees for the BC United candidacy in the…
Young hockey players help nab goalie equipment thief in Penticton
Sharp-eyed hockey players visiting Penticton on the weekend spotted a man making off with goalie…
TNRD director aims to save campsites from over development
The Thompson Nicola Regional District has no rules restricting cabin sizes on rural properties, but…
Snow on mountain passes with flurries and cold expected in Kamloops, Okanagan
Highway alerts have been issued by Environment Canada through Southern Interior mountain passes today through…
One of Kamloops newspaper’s first reporters reflects on closure
A lot of people are saddened by the recent news that Kamloops This Week, the…
‘Ridiculous’: Trans author defends work after Central Okanagan calls to ban it
A US author says he is disappointed that his book has been targeted up by…
The fight for free speech hits a Kelowna stage next week
Free speech is dead when other opinions are blocked, says a UBCO professor who will…
First snowfall expected in Kootenay and Shuswap region this week
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass along the…
BC Wildfire Service begins burns this week near Penticton
BC Wildfire Service is planning to start a series of controlled burns this week, Oct.…
What a few pairs of old skis have become to Peachland residents
A bench made out of old skis was recently placed at a school bus stop…
Highway 97 closed between Summerland and Peachland for two hours on Tuesday
A portion of Highway 97 between Summerland and Peachland will be closed on Oct. 24,…
Kelowna business raising money for forest clean ups
A Kelowna business is stepping up to help a local community group dedicated to cleaning…
HOUSING CRISIS: Vernon couple losing fight to live in RV on family acreage
A Vernon couple has found themselves in a housing crisis after a year and a…
Local group wants Vernon to live up to its Trails Capital of BC moniker
Vernon has already been dubbed the Trails Capital of BC and a local group want…
How a new Shuswap program opens doors for Indigenous youth to become ski guides
A new program is creating opportunities for Indigenous youth to enter the backcountry ski guiding…
Why Okanagan salmon hatcheries are more successful than their controversial counterparts
Hatcheries and artificial salmon rearing have unwanted and problematic consequences for wild salmon populations, however,…
How an Indigenous trail through Kicking Horse Canyon grew into a super highway
The TransCanada Highway through the Kicking Horse Canyon has some of the most difficult and…
Homeless women in the Okanagan need specific care
Unhoused women deal with a number of specific and often silent issues and needs while…
Hundreds gather across from Kelowna city hall to rally about SOGI education
The so-called 1 Million March 4 Children held a second of rallies at some cities…
Peachland’s Okanagan Folk School expanding the local arts scene
The Okanagan Folk School in Peachland wants to build community through art with its latest…
Okanagan water board calling for temporary moratorium on out-of-province boats
The Okanagan Basin Water Board is calling for a moratorium on all boats entering the…
Why you should get involved in local politics long before an election
Your democratic duty is to cast a ballot at an election, but those who choose…
Fake fights, real pain and glory for pro wrestlers in Okanagan
The fights are choreographed but the toils of professional wrestlers are real. For professional wrestling…