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Vernon city councillor announces bid to run for mayor
Vernon city councillor Kari Gares will run for mayor in the next municipal election. Putting…
Former NHL player sued by City of Vernon over unpaid parking tickets
A former NHL hockey player who made millions of dollars during his career on the…
After a year, it’s unclear how long Kamloops’ highest paid employee will be on leave
It was a year ago Kamloops taxpayers were told the City’s top employee was on…
Kamloops council caught off guard by BC Housing plan for new homeless shelter
Kamloops city council was caught by surprise by the province’s plan for a new riverfront…
Vernon city councillor announces bid to run for mayor
Vernon city councillor Kari Gares will run for mayor in the next municipal election. Putting…
Community steps up in big way for Kelowna jazz singer almost killed in car crash
A globe-trotting jazz singer helped elevate the local music scene in Kelowna, and now the…
Metal bands from Kamloops, Kelowna do battle for slot at Wacken 2025
Five heavy metal bands from Kamloops and Kelowna were chosen by a national metal competition…
Kamloops mayor investigated over conflict of interest allegation
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson is facing another internal investigation at city hall, this time for…
Kamloops council says no to BC Housing’s surprise riverfront homeless shelter
A riverfront homeless shelter in Kamloops wasn’t a welcome surprise for city council, and it’s…
Kamloops nightclub manager attacked from behind over unfinished beer
A nightclub patron came back with a vengeance after he was stopped from taking a…
Kelowna’s rapid growth surpassing FortisBC’s ability to supply power
Kelowna’s population is growing at a remarkable rate, and so are its energy needs, and…
RCMP looking for tips as Merritt homicide investigation hits two-year mark
Miguel Mack disappeared two years ago and his family and Merritt RCMP are still hoping…
Kelowna woman buying a Hummer after $600,000 lotto win
A Kelowna woman couldn’t believe it when she found out she won more than $600,000…
Arrest warrant issued for Kelowna fraudster posing as a psychologist
After a complicated investigation, Kelowna RCMP are on the hunt for a medical fraudster. Xander…
First Nations restoring Columbia River fish access to Okanagan Lake after a century
A coalition of First Nations and other levels of government have come together to restore…
Vernon city councillor pitches moratorium on homeless shelters
A Vernon councillor is proposing to put a temporary cap on supportive housing projects in…
Mercury joins rare planetary parade in must see for stargazers in Kamloops, Okanagan
Another planet is joining a planet parade that began appearing a month ago in a…
Kamloops man jailed for possessing child sexual abuse material
A Kamloops man previous convicted for possessing child sexual abuse material has been sentenced to…
Kamloops RCMP report a downturn in crime in 2024
After making headlines as Canada’s crime capital last year, Kamloops RCMP statistics show a downturn…
Vernon city councillor pitches moratorium on homeless shelters
A Vernon councillor is proposing to put a temporary cap on supportive housing projects in…
TRENDING NOW: Fishing for kitties
This little guy received a toy fishing rod as gift and spent the rest of…
Kelowna man who sued over police dog attack guilty of attacking dog
A Kelowna man who tried to sue the RCMP after he was bitten by a…
Undercover liquor inspectors bust BC bar for letting patrons sing karaoke
A BC bar that allowed people to sing karaoke and served alcohol past midnight has…
BC nurse who snooped on medical records gets suspended
A BC nurse has been suspended for eight weeks for snooping on medical records. According…