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iN NUMBERS: BC’s World Cup fever goes on and on
How much would you pay to see a match?
Campfire sparked wildfire in West Kelowna’s Kalamoir Park
"The public is urged to be vigilant, be responsible and be extremely cautious with fire, sparks and sources of heat as we move into wildfire season.”
Worker stopping traffic nets Kelowna traffic control company $45,000 fine
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The worker knew they weren't suppose to do it, but said there was no other way.
RCMP bust up Kelowna drug trafficking network
“We remain focused on disrupting mid- to high-level drug traffickers and organized crime groups to reduce the significant harm they cause in our community."
North Okanagan farmers may see some relief after drastic water restrictions
iNwine
"In terms of looking after farmers, tourism doesn't happen if you don't have orchards and vineyards."
At 50, Vernon man turns passion for comics into profession
In an online world, people want physical media.
Football vs. football: How the World Cup created Touchdown Kelowna
"So it worked out really well for Kelowna that we were able to be the host city for their couple of games.”
Vernon woman charged with killing her mother
The 75-year-old was found dead last year.
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians want to bring back the death penalty for murderers
Where do you land on the death penalty?
Province looking to save three sections of Kettle Valley Rail Trail damaged by flooding
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One of the section's of the KVR trail damaged by flooding will be decommissioned.
‘Miracle of birth’: Doe has her fawn in Okanagan Falls backyard
“When you witness it there are no words.”
Tranquille developer backs out of Kamloops project citing ‘paralysed’ provincial gov’t
iNhome
"For whatever reason, previous attempts have not succeeded, and that may be a function of the market, availability of capital or other hiccups."
Best spots to catch World Cup fever in Okanagan, Kamloops
Where are you watching the FIFA World Cup?
iN PHOTOS: Vulnerable species of woodpecker hunts for flies in South Okanagan
Lewis's woodpeckers are most commonly found in the Okanagan Valley.
Penticton vintner fined $10,000 for shooting deer in vineyard
iNwine
The deer had allegedly caused $30,000 damage to the vineyard.
Kamloops woman charged with arson again
She was sentenced more than two years ago for setting multiple wildfires near Kamloops.
Costs mount for Okanagan orchardists as unused fruit forced to landfills
iNwine
"It feels like BC's current regulatory framework is quite harsh and very onerous for agriculture."
Why prosecutors wanted a Vernon man found guilty for a stabbing they knew he didn’t do
They argued his participation in the assault rendered him liable as a co-perpetrator.
Crews get a handle on West Kelowna wildfire
BC Wildfire Service said the fire is being held.
Independent review of Kelowna pediatric unit closure backs up staff complaints
"Interior Health has been warned for years, but concerns were not acted on quickly enough, trust with frontline healthcare workers collapsed, and children and families paid the price."
iN PHOTOS: Thompson River valley a mecca for recreation, historical sites and scenic wonders
The Thompson River valley was shaped by glaciation and ancient glacial lakes during the last ice age.
iN NUMBERS: Specialist waitlists worsen impact on patients and doctors
"Action is required now to support our specialists, otherwise, they will leave or find other work.”
Cops inspected 400 trucks in Kamloops handing out dozens of tickets
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Officers were especially focused on cargo securement and tampering with electronic logging devices.
Vernon man killed in rollover on Westside Road
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Two passengers were seriously injured in the rollover.