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Bonfire at Coldstream bush party sparks $1,150 fine
Police were called to a bush party at 3 a.m. on Sunday about 5 km…
Penticton councillor cleared to resume public activities
After holding a special meeting yesterday, July 24, Penticton city council ruled the “matter closed”…
Zias in Summerland celebrates 25 years at iconic stone restaurant
Zias Stonehouse Restaurant in Summerland has a rock-solid foundation. As a local heritage building, it's…
Kamloops considering creating its own housing non-profit
The City of Kamloops is considering creating its own non-profit dedicated to affordable housing, but…
Alberta man bought Vernon home with fraudulent cash; on the hook $500K
An Alberta businessman who duped almost $1 million out of investors and then used the…
Pet boarding facility near Kamloops overwhelmed by support during wildfire evacuation
A long-established pet boarding facility in Kamloops' Knutsford area was evacuated when the Ross Moore…
Wildfire near Kamloops grows to nearly 3,000 hectares
A wildfire south of Kamloops grew by nearly 1,000 hectares since it was last measured.…
After receiving honorary degree, Okanagan nation leader reflects on decades of service
From an early age, suiki?st (Pauline Terbasket) knew there was something more for her in…
Sparks ignite grass fires along Highway 97 in West Kelowna
Three more small fires were started along Highway 97 in West Kelowna today. Members of…
Abduction of BC siblings pre-planned: RCMP
Two BC children who are the subject of an Amber Alert may have been moved…
Work on Trans-Canada widening north of Salmon Arm begins this fall
A section of the Trans-Canada Highway in the Shuswap will be be widened beginning this…
Okanagan Chambers call on province to support vineyards ‘devastated’ by winter cold snap
Wineries in the Okanagan and Similkameen that were devastated by a harsh winter could use some…
Severely injured stray kitten found in BC’s Cariboo region
A three-month-old stray kitten — found recently on a property in Quesnel with a large,…
Penticton athlete hoping for one more Ironman finish
Heading into her 10th Ironman Canada Penticton next month, hometown athlete Andrea Gardiner will be…
Evacuation orders and alerts issued for hundreds of properties in Kamloops area
The Ross Moore Lake Wildfire, 24 km south of Kamloops triggered hundreds of evacuation orders…
Tax breaks triggered construction of new rental units in Kelowna
Over the past eight years, 2,700 new rental housing units were built in Kelowna. That’s…
Cooler temperatures and smoke this week in Kamloops and the Okanagan
Kamloops could have smoky skies today, July 24, according to a special air quality statement…
Vancouver director looking for Kamloops house as set for next movie
A Vancouver-based writer and director is looking for a kitchen in Kamloops to film his…
Cat called Nicholas Cage centre of BC landlord-tenant legal fight
A cat called Nicholas Cage and another called Vagrant became the centre of a custody…
Vernon dentist barred from suing in BC looked to Saskatchewan
A Vernon dentist who is barred in BC from taking any more legal action against…
Tkemlúps te Secwépemc loses bid to host 2027 North American Indigenous Games
Calgary will be hosting the 2027 North American Indigenous Games instead of Kamloops. Both cities…
City’s options for downtown Kelowna’s north end don’t include Tolko mill
It's been four years since Kelowna’s Tolko Industries mill was shuttered for good. And it's…
Campaign to expand Okanagan Mountain Park didn’t meet fundraising goal but optimism prevails
The B.C. Parks Foundation fell slightly short of its goal of expanding Okanagan Mountain Park…
iN PHOTOS: 7 years after her disappearance Caitlin Potts’ family reignites call for justice
Blanketed by a veil of smoke from distant wildfires, the blood-red sun slowly sets behind…