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BC lottery winner sued by colleagues claiming ticket was part of work pool
A BC truck driver who won $2-million in the lottery has managed to hang onto…
Kelowna’s unemployment rate spiked at the end of 2024
The unemployment rate in Kelowna spiked at the end of 2024, but the full picture…
Plummeting loonie means more Americans hitting slopes in Thompson-Okanagan
Ski resorts in the Thompson-Okanagan region are seeing more American tourist this season thanks, in…
Kelowna woman ‘speechless’ after $250K lotto win
A Kelowna woman won $250,000 from a Scratch and Win ticket. Jerri Ehret was speechless…
Vancouver Canucks cancel Young Stars Tournament in Penticton
The much-anticipated Young Stars Tournament in Penticton has been cancelled, and it’s been replaced by…
TRENDING NOW: One movie ticket, please
Theres nothing wrong with going back to a classic prank. Especially when it involves seeing…
Kamloops council pauses public podium time for two months
Kamloops council is taking a break from its weekly question period. Months after someone streamed…
Kelowna orchard fined $7,900 for not having seatbelt on a tractor
A Kelowna orchard has been fined $7,900 for not having a seatbelt on a tractor.…
‘Vulgar misogynist:’ North Okanagan senior guilty in road rage incident
A foul-mouthed North Okanagan senior described as “vulgar” and “blatantly misogynist” has been found guilty…
In-migration to Kelowna dropped significantly in 2024
Kelowna saw far fewer newcomers last year than it did in 2023, according to numbers…
As fruit buds swell, B.C. farmers hit by 2024 deep freeze hope for better harvest
Peter Simonsen says buds on the peach trees at his farm in Naramata, B.C., are…
Tourism boost in Thompson-Okanagan a silver lining to declining Canadian dollar
Tourism is one industry in the Thompson and Okanagan regions that stands to benefit from…
Loophole prevents local governments from dealing with Penticton homeless camp
The City of Penticton and the snpink’tn Indian Band are trying to find a solution…
TRENDING NOW: Bike ride gone wrong before it started
The saying “its just like riding a bike” only applies if you know how to…
Penticton Panthers are celebrated at the rink this weekend
The Penticton Vees hockey team blasts to the past with a special Penticton Panther celebration…
iN PHOTOS: The good old (outdoor) hockey game
While it might not look like winter in the valley bottoms in Kamloops and the…
‘So much kindness’: Penticton Walmart cashier has a heart of gold
Penticton resident Sue Squires works part time at the local Walmart, and earlier this month…
BC granddaughter must return cash after dementia diagnosis, legal powers revoked
A BC man was diagnosed with dementia, legally stripped of his autonomy then lost his…
Kelowna could be UNESCO’s first Canadian ‘City of Gastronomy’
Kelowna has been invited to throw its hat in the ring for world-class culinary recognition.…
WHL roundup: Wheat Kings edge Royals, Chiefs thump Rockets, Rebels’ skid stretches
VICTORIA — A last-minute goal from Jaxon Jacobson lifted the Brandon Wheat Kings to a…
How Trump tariff threat and foreign buyers ban impacts Okanagan real estate market
American tariff threats are already impacting the Canadian economy, and the foreign buyer ban means…
Lack of newspaper ads central to Kamloops AAP court challenge
Lawyers met in court for the first time after a group of Kamloops residents challenged…
Homan, Jacobs, Dunstone stay undefeated in Grand Slam of Curling’s WFG Masters
GUELPH, Ont. — Rachel Homan, Brad Jacobs and Matt Dunstone remained undefeated to qualify for…
Kelowna man arrested with car key fob programmer
A Kelowna man was caught in a stolen car this morning with a device used…