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‘Not a silver bullet solution’: Kelowna council concerned with new housing plan
Kelowna city council expressed concerns around BC Housing's Middle Income Housing Partnership plan, which proposes…
Sales and prices up in Kamloops, Okanagan real estate markets
Despite an extreme cold snap earlier in the month, real estate markets in the Southern…
Police watchdog investigating Kelowna RCMP officer after failed wellness check
BC's police watchdog is investigating after a man an RCMP officer was supposed to check…
‘Crappy piece of land’: BC minister steps down over remarks that angered pro-Palestinian groups
British Columbia's Post-Secondary Education Minister Selina Robinson is stepping down amid an outcry over her…
Former BC Peace reporter buys Valemount’s newspaper
The Rocky Mountain Goat, Valemount’s local newspaper, has found a new editor and owner, with…
The Latest on the hockey players’ sex assault case in London, Ont.
LONDON, Ont. – Police in London, Ont., are providing an update on their investigation into…
King Charles III has cancer and is receiving treatment
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and…
Core Geomatics Expands to Penticton: A Legacy of Precision Surveying Continues
Business Spotlight
Core Geomatics specializes in surveying, environmental planning and remote sensing. Their team works all over…
Yaki’s Pizza & Subs: where your meal supports local charities
Business Spotlight
“We love being part of our community!” Mike and Aura, owners: Yaki’s Pizza & Subs…
Suspicious Kelowna apartment fire prompts evacuation
There was a suspicious apartment fire in Kelowna early this morning. Kelowna Fire Department responded…
Thompson-Okanagan population to grow by quarter million over next 20 years
By 2043 the Thompson-Okanagan region is projected to grow by 40%, adding more than 239,000…
Cool, wet start to the week in Kamloops and the Okanagan
After recording the driest year on record in 2023, Kamloops and the Okanagan have started…
Badly needed rental housing bogged down at Vernon city hall
They say silence is golden. When it comes to getting new housing built in Vernon,…
Meet the newscaster in drag making LGBTQ+ history in Mexican television
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Guillermo Barraza buzzes with a nervous energy as he watches himself…
Secwépemc-led documentary ‘Sugarcane’ wins directing award at Sundance
CONTENT ADVISORY This story contains graphic details about residential “schools” that many will find distressing…
More than 27,000 Kelowna lots targeted for more crowding with infill housing
The details are coming out on how the City of Kelowna is going to comply…
Charity hockey tournament in Kelowna features former Canuck
A charity hockey tournament in Kelowna is pairing amateur players with NHL pros to support…
Kelowna rally targets Alberta’s new trans youth policies
People rallied in Kelowna today to protest against the new policies affecting trans youth in…
Spending tax dollars on dog parks in Thompson-Okanagan a win for everyone
As dog ownership rises, municipalities around Okanagan are spending more on dog parks and an…
New coal mine proposed for BC Rockies
A mining company wants to open a new coal mine in B.C.’s Rocky Mountains to…
Want to boost your tax refund with an RRSP loan? Experts say there’s more to consider
OTTAWA – RRSP loans might be a tempting option for Canadians looking to top up…
At trendy Japanese cafés, customers enjoy cuddling with pigs
TOKYO (AP) — First there were cafés that allowed pets. Then came cat cafés, where…
Changes to Penticton’s bylaw service meant more calls for service
Bylaw officers in Penticton were granted more power in 2023 and the service has released…
Edmunds: What you actually need to know about wintertime driving with an electric vehicle
As a big winter storm rolled across the United States in mid-January, many news outlets…