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Auditor general says RCMP’s staff shortage got worse in recent years
OTTAWA — Royal Canadian Mounted Police staff shortages worsened after officials bet wrong on their…
B.C. avalanches kill four skiers in deadly backcountry weekend
KITIMAT — Police say three heli-skiers were killed on Sunday when they were caught in…
Former Penticton mayor ordered to pay $800K for dipping into family business cash
The former mayor has been involved in numerous contentious legal battles over the running of the family company.
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.
THOMPSON: How not to become lunch for mosquitoes
You have some time to develop an anti-biting strategy before summer gets here.
Visiting BC’s Wild Places With Petawatts Auto Marine RV
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The pathway to off-grid living is easier than you might think. Thinking about upgrading the…
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…
TRENDING NOW: Cats reduce stress, right?
This cat is not that cat.
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.
‘People are tired:’ Canadians on humanitarian mission describe life in Cuba
Two Canadians on a humanitarian mission in Cuba say it’s easier for locals to count…
Scores and schedule for Saturday, March 21, 2026
Saturday’s Scoreboard NHL Tampa Bay 5 Edmonton 2 Ottawa 5 Toronto 2 Montreal 7 N.Y.…
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…
TRENDING NOW: Couple answers criticism about having fourth child
Eating their children's treats while they are tucking into their beds is the icing on the cake.
