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February’s full Snow Moon will shine all weekend in Okanagan, Kamloops
Despite the name of the full moon, no snow is predicted to fall this weekend.
Second-generation liftie keeps the chairs turning at Big White
“It's a labour of love. We all still don't know what we want to be when we grow up. My dad's retired now, but he still doesn't know what he wants to be when he grows up.”
Province wants Kelowna sex offender’s truck after two charges filed within six weeks
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The province claims the vehicle is an "instrument of unlawful activity.”
Universal Ostrich Farm’s protest cost taxpayers $6.8M
More than half was on RCMP costs, while the owners of the ostrich farm made money off public donations.
iN PHOTOS: Day trips to steamy hot springs from Kamloops, Kelowna
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Who needs a winter getaway, anyone?
Investigators looking for tips on anniversary of Kamloops homicide
“This homicide was a senseless act of violence, and the investigation remains a priority."
Kamloops pinballers brought their machines together so people can play for free
“We've had people show up from the U.S. because they're like, ‘we were traveling through B.C. and we searched on Pinball Map and we saw your location with this great lineup.'”
Defence argues ‘hockey culture’ reason former Penticton Vees player had sex with 15-year-old
He maintains he thought the girl was 17 years old.
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan and Kamloops
The final events for January across Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton and Kamloops are here. KELOWNA VERNON…
Girls Night Out Market brings shopping, sips and local love to Kelowna
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Girls Night Out Market promises a lively mix of shopping, drinks and fun for all.
Kelowna business owners cheer end to decriminalization of simple drug possession
“It is my intent that we need to do the work that we're set out to do by arresting people who are doing those things.”
RCMP seize weapons, drugs during raid at West Kelowna home
Along with the weapons and a kilogram of illegal drugs, police also found drug production equipment.
Vernon drunk driver’s ride home also impaired: RCMP
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“It might seem a bit comical at first, but it isn’t at all."
Everything you really didn’t want to know about bestiality
While it's not common, it does happen.
Vernon fraudster under house arrest for fraud, convicted of more fraud
He was caught while under house arrest for a 2024 fraud conviction.
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops man pursues passion for aviation through his lens
"When the air is thick and damp enough, you can see the props cutting through the air which is really neat."
iN NUMBERS: Okanagan, Kamloops balmy while other parts of Canada buried in snow
You probably want to brag to family and friends in other parts of the country about how nice the weather is in the Okanagan and Kamloops.
Fire at empty storefront in downtown Kamloops not accidental: RCMP
Investigators are looking for witnesses and video footage.
iN VIDEO: Oyama man captures neat moment between eagle and otter
“After talking to people who lived here their whole lives, a lot of them don’t know otters live in Wood Lake.”
iN VIDEO: Take a hike with a herd of goats in the North Okanagan
"Goats are naturally curious, calm, and approachable, which makes them easy to connect with for both young and old."
Kelowna Chamber pushing province to bring short-term rentals back asap
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“It’s just a matter of a signature in Victoria.”
North Okanagan equestrian whose horse was sexually abused reassured now that suspect has been identified
“She did try to get away from him multiple times, and he just kept following her around.”
Ski resorts in Okanagan, Kamloops forecast to get both rain and snow
A weather system on its way will bring some snow and rain with local ski resorts possibly getting some of that rain as well.
Two seniors killed in North Okanagan RV fire
A resident who called 911 said the RV was in flames and burning inside.