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How a deadly slide in Kelowna saved homes in a wildfire a decade later
The death of Charlie Philpott and his family in a tragic 1990 slide east of…
Dozens of Kelowna homes were almost bulldozed during wildfire 20 years ago
The orders had been given and bulldozers were on their way to the Upper Mission…
Disabled Kelowna couple desperately trying to fight off homelessness
Time is rapidly running out for Lindy Bilow and her partner Jim Willoughby. The disabled…
Recovering Kamloops addict hit rock bottom and fought back for a new life
Kamloops resident Cindy Dixon, 46, wears a summery dress and sips on cool water while…
The long history of paddle wheelers between Kamloops and Enderby
The Okanagan has many stories and displays of its paddle wheelers but other versions of…
Kootenay bar shuttered for being over capacity by a ‘small number’
A Kootenay pub owner who held a big welcome back post-COVID event in their Cranbrook…
BC business owner who exploited immigrant employee ordered to pay $61,000
A BC business owner who knowingly exploited a young female South Asian immigrant by taking…
Kamloops teen on mission to remove rusty cars, metal parts from shoreline
A young Kamloops woman is taking initiative to get a mess of rusted cars removed…
Kelowna’s Okanagan Mountain Park Wildfire at 20: What’s changed?
It was described as the “most significant interface wildfire event in BC history,” by the…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Thompson, Okanagan, Nicola
On top of the extreme heat warning, the Thompson-Okanagan is now under a severe thunderstorm…
Tired of construction noise? New Kelowna bylaw designed to help
With all the new construction happening in Kelowna, it’s only natural some residents worry about…
Kamloops sets up cooling station at Sandman Centre
Under heat warnings and high temperatures, Kamloops is opening the Sandman Centre as a cooling…
Cavers keen to explore mysterious giant pit in Wells Gray National Park
An experienced caver has big dreams of getting into a recently discovered mega-sized cave in…
PAWSITIVE TREND: Kamloops locksmith who rescues hot dogs getting fewer calls
A locksmith and animal lover in Kamloops continues to provide free and fast services unlocking…
BC nurse suspended for shoddy work in long-term care home
A BC nurse who previously had conditions put on his licence has been suspended for…
New mental health response team without cops launches in Kamloops
Kamloops is getting a new mental health response team that won't include police officers. The…
Kamloops, Okanagan under a heat warning
A heat warning has been issued for Kamloops and the Okanagan. Environment Canada says daytime…
UPDATE: North Okanagan wildfire evacuation orders rescinded
UPDATE July 8, 6:59 a.m.: Evacuations in the Township of Spallumcheen were rescinded last night…
Central Okanagan had its largest population growth ever in 2022
An estimated 6,467 new people arrived in the Central Okanagan in 2022, the largest single…
Rookie BC RCMP officer charged for association with drug trafficking
A former Surrey RCMP constable hadn't even passed his probation before becoming the subject of…
HEADS UP: Severe thunderstorms expected in Okanagan, Kamloops
Weather conditions in the South Thompson, Okanagan and Nicola regions are just right for thunderstorms.…
One of two improvised bombs discovered in Kamloops was found by a child
Two improvised bombs recently discovered in Kamloops appear similar to each other, but Kamloops RCMP…
Getting to Penticton is half the fun for Juno award-winning bluesman
Nanaimo bluesman David Gogo loves playing The Dream Café in Penticton but just getting there…
UPDATE: Kelowna cops identify man who ripped down Trans flag
Kelowna RCMP have identified the man who ripped down a Trans flag hanging in front of…