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Investigation into water reservoir vandalism continues as West Kelowna awaits test results
“Today, we conducted a reservoir inspection and cleaning. Once the cleaning is complete and we receive test results that indicate there is no contamination, the reservoir will be refilled.”
Kelowna realtor fined $5,000 for flying drone in wildfire zone
The Crown had wanted a $15,000 fine.
K-town rivalry kicks off WHL playoffs
The Kamloops Blazers and the Kelowna Rockets face each other in the WHL postseason for the first time in nine years.
Tumbler Ridge makes Hockeyville final two in wake of mass shooting
TUMBLER RIDGE — Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is one of the two finalists in the 2026…
‘Very rare’: West Kelowna firefighters battle two house fires at same time
“Having two significant fire events take place at nearly the same time is very rare, however, it is not believed the fires are related in any manner.”
Highly anticipated recall campaign for Okanagan MLA ready to launch
“It’s folks from all political stripes, people who voted for Tara Armstrong and people who didn't.”
How to save money on garden gear with some creative recycling
With prices for many things creeping up this year, gardeners shopping for supplies might be…
Princeton company slapped with $30,000 pollution fine
The company treats contaminated soil used at the nearby Copper Mountain mine.
Suspension for BC nurse who snooped on colleagues’ medical records
She's been in trouble with the regulator before.
How these secretive traditional circumcision rites are responsible for dozens of deaths
PHUTHADITJHABA, South Africa (AP) — The 22-year-old Lamkelo Mtyho had no known health issues when…
iN NUMBERS: B.C. Premier David Eby’s popularity plummeting
Angus Reid found that while not everyone dislikes the B.C. premier, his approval rating has dropped significantly over the past year.
Scream your way to happiness? Maybe not, but scream clubs promise some relief
With a gut-wrenching wail that rippled from her body, Amber Walcker joined about a dozen…
Okanagan Humane Society suing Kelowna volunteer over adoption dispute
The dog is vulnerable and high-risk and the foster volunteer says the adoption family weren't the right fit.
As winters warm, falling through the ice is becoming more common – and deadly
Elmer Brown was following two friends on his four-wheeler last November, hunting caribou across a…
BC drug dealer’s conviction quashed due to prosecution delays
The Crown had 30 months to start the trial, but it was weeks late.
They were under siege by a Mexican cartel. Now these civilians fight back with AK-47s and grenades
GUAJES DE AYALA, Mexico (AP) — Jesús Domínguez pushes through thick brush lining a rugged…
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops photographer captures birds enjoying spring weather
Check out these amazing captures.
Canada’s population has dropped for the first time since Confederation: StatCan
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada’s latest estimates suggest Canada’s population declined last year for the first…
Movement to save the KVR Trail near Coquihalla picking up speed
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“The pace of conversations has picked up in recent days, and we are feeling optimistic that we are moving toward the outcome the community would like to see.”
Residents in B.C.’s Fraser Valley ‘more hopeful’ of escaping flooding after rains
VANCOUVER — Sandbags, dikes, and stacks of giants rocks appear to be doing their job…
Experts say Canada can’t avoid engaging with U.S. as Trump rattles NATO with insults
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is widening the cracks between the United States and…
Speed cameras installed north of Kamloops, but don’t expect fines
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The province is studying driver speeds on the dangerous stretch of Highway 5.
RCMP identify suspects after West Kelowna water reservoir damaged
No arrests have been made.