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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…
Short-term rental restrictions panned by Okanagan resort property owner
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since this story was published, we have learned new information that changes this…
How to become a Christmas Elf to help families in Okanagan and Shuswap
Volunteer Christmas elves across the Okanagan are working to provide for families and individuals who…
Kamloops non-profit takes city to court over sewage backup
A Kamloops non-profit says encroaching tree roots were the cause of its sewage problems two…
Paddleboarding Vernon pup’s photo chosen for nationwide fundraising calendar
An eight-month-old Vernon pup is a star after pet lovers across the country voted for…
Couple who lost dog in crash near Revelstoke asking public for help
A couple lost their dog in a car accident between Revelstoke and the Nakusp Ferry…
‘From Hate to Hope’: New mural to be unveiled in Keremeos
A new mural, co-created by Syilx artist Haley Regan and an Okanagan immigrant youth group,…