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Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss,…
STINKY SITUATION: Kamloops great Dane gets skunked
"It was very hard and very gross."
Why broken temperature records in Okanagan, Kamloops aren’t a sign of climate change
“It's hard to tie any single event and whether it’s affected by climate change. That requires more study by climate change experts."
B.C. wants intimate-partner violence protection in federal bail reform bill
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s attorney general says she’s hopeful a federal bill on bail reform…
Kelowna cops seize $750,000 worth of illegal cigarettes
“We are seeing a growing trend of people in possession of unstamped and unregulated tobacco products.”
Has time run out for Canada Post?
Inside the debate over the Crown corporation’s future as unions and management battle.
RCMP arrest two suspects in stolen vehicle after tip
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Two suspects were arrested and a stolen vehicle recovered after Kamloops RCMP received a tip…
Repeat prohibited Kamloops driver gets jail time
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It marks his eighth driving prohibition after leading police on a dangerous chase through the Tk'emlups reserve.
Canadians set aside contempt for tariffs and Trump rhetoric for the love of the Toronto Blue Jays
SEATTLE (AP) — On this perfectly crisp and sunny October day, Canadian Grant Murray was…
Trump warns Hamas ‘we will have no choice but to go in and kill them’ if bloodshed persists in Gaza
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Hamas “we will have no choice…
iN NUMBERS: BC’s vaccine rate isn’t protecting seniors
The annual vaccine report card by CanAge puts the vaccination rate in the context of the province’s health-care system and how well it protects seniors.
Kelowna spends $27.8M to buy property for waterfront hotel
“Kelowna is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, and with that growth comes the need to expand our capacity to host major events and welcome visitors to our community.”
iN COMMUNITY: Kelowna’s Harley-Davidson to host annual charity ride and event
Looking for a unique, family-friendly event to attend this Saturday? Kelowna’s Harley-Davidson is hosting its annual Celebrity Charity…
iN COMMUNITY: Hundreds of motorcyclists join forces for Big Brothers Big Sisters
More than 200 motorcyclists joined in Kelowna earlier this month for the third annual Celebrity…
AWEFF delivers striking films for the explorer in all of us
Eight different directors presented their work across the seven films, which are still available online for ticketholders.
The Butterfly Run returns to Kelowna
Prepared to run for a good cause? The third annual Kelowna Butterfly Run will kick off at…
Meet the local heroes rescuing animals across the Okanagan
From alleyways in Kelowna to farms in the Shuswap, the Okanagan Humane Society is on…
Vernon’s Field of Screams unleashes four new nightmares
Are you ready to scream? Autumn is officially in full swing, and with the falling…
What’s happening this weekend Okanagan, Kamloops
The Thompson-Okanagan region is home to several exciting events every day of the week, but…
MEGAbike Rolls Through Kelowna for Youth Mentorship
On Sept. 25, the not-for-profit organization Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada hosted their first…
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan, Kamloops
The Thompson-Okanagan is buzzing with events all week long but when the weekend hits, narrowing…
Join the fight against breast cancer in Kelowna, Kamloops
The annual CIBC Run for a Cure is set to take over Kelowna and Kamloops…
Start a new family tradition at Davison Orchards’ pumpkin patch
Davison Orchards is opening its doors for your next annual family tradition. Their combination pumpkin…
Local business owner teams up with Okanagan Humane Society to save Rutland kittens
A local business owner has become the quick-thinking hero to a small litter of kittens.…