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Kelowna working to balance housing needs with heritage conservation
New provincial legislation requires four or six units to be permitted on residential lots. But…
Researchers investigate theory linking severe menopausal symptoms to dementia
CALGARY – A University of Calgary study is looking into whether severe symptoms of menopause…
iN VIDEO: How the Okanagan inspired an award-winning filmmaker
A filmmaker from Penticton was just nominated for an Okanagan Screen Award for his film…
Are these groundcovers tough enough for lawns and gardens in dry climes?
Growing a lush lawn in the desert can feel like a losing battle. With the…
A Black author takes a new look at Georgia’s white founder and his failed attempt to ban slavery
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Michael Thurmond thought he was reading familiar history at the burial…
Passionate chef brings healthy from scratch meal options to Kamloops
A Kamloops chef who's passionate about health has launched a new business and is offering…
Train crash near Revelstoke along Highway 1
There was a train crash east of Revelstoke on Friday night. Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services…
Erratic weather fueled by climate change will worsen locust outbreaks, study finds
Extreme wind and rain may lead to bigger and worse desert locust outbreaks, with human-caused…
Murder investigation leads to charges and an arrest in Kelowna
The Vancouver Police Department arrested a murder suspect in Kelowna on Friday. Police arrested and…
Astronaut headed to the moon says Canada needs more visionaries
OTTAWA – You're in a Florida beach house. You're under quarantine. And you're saying your…
Vancouver police officer is directed to remove patch with Star of David from uniform
Vancouver police say an officer has been told to remove a patch from his uniform…
Prince Harry wraps visit to B.C., promises ‘epic week’ for next year’s Invictus Games
VANCOUVER – Prince Harry told attendees gathered to mark the end of his three-day trip…
Shoppers turn to ‘imperfect produce’ as grocery prices rise
On the outskirts of Barrie, Ont., sunlight washes over the outcast cucumber and parsley stacked…
Newly announced federal funding won’t prevent the spread of invasive mussels in BC
The government’s new funding announcement does not go far enough to protect BC from invasive…
Threatened baby gopher snake saved from Okanagan cold
It may look like a rattlesnake, but this harmless little snake is a far cry…
A $355 million penalty and business ban: Takeaways from Trump’s New York civil fraud verdict
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump suffered a big blow Friday as a New York…
Survey says most BC residents in favour of single-use plastic ban
Most of British Columbia’s residents are in favour of a ban on single-use plastics, according…
iN VIDEO: Pair of eagles in Penticton appear to have a conversation
Penticton resident Courtney Robinson heard a pair of eagles that appeared to be having a…
Live updates | Biden warns Israel not to attack Rafah without plan to protect civilians
President Joe Biden has again cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against moving forward with…
Three Peachland community groups get a new home
Peachland Historic School is going to be the home of a new umbrella organization dedicated…
Trucking firm involved in multiple BC overpass strikes loses licence to operate
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government has cancelled the operating licence of the trucking company…
2 juveniles charged in mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Two juveniles were charged with crimes connected to the mass…
Kelowna’s new tiny homes for homeless people unveiled
Sixty tiny homes for homeless people were unveiled on Crowley Avenue today, nearby Kelowna’s Rail…
BC Transit and TransDev renew controversial contract in Okanagan
BC Transit will be renewing its contract with TransDev Canada despite pressure from the Okanagan…