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Property values up across most of Southern Interior: BC Assessment
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“The Southern Interior’s total assessments increased from about $323 billion in 2025 to almost $330 billion this year."
BC city continues its New Year’s hangover holiday
The decades-long local tradition extends the winter holidays for an extra day.
Teen hit in crosswalk awarded $900,000 by BC court
She has been left in lifelong pain, but the court still found the injuries were not "catastrophic."
iN NUMBERS: Noah most popular baby name in BC in 2025
If you named your baby Noah, that was a trendy move since it was the most popular name of 2025.
iN PHOTOS: Fascinating ice formations in Kamloops, Okanagan
Residents are taking photos of the frozen Memorial Fountain in Osoyoos.
Changing women’s hockey landscape continued in 2025, Canada’s Olympic prep altered
"We trust each other, love each other, believe in each other."
TRENDING NOW: Real life ‘Looney Tunes’ moment
This dog is outmatched.
In orbit: Canada’s satellite-to-cell offerings poised to grow after Rogers beta trial
"So much of British Columbia does not have cell service, and for folks ... in those areas, when something goes wrong, getting help to them as fast as possible is critical."
B.C.’s first baby in 2026 was born in Kelowna General Hospital at 12:18 a.m.
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the province’s first baby of 2026 was born…
iN VIDEO: Chubby chukars huddle for warmth in Kamloops
“Winter is the most demanding season a bird will face."
The moon and sun figure big in the new year’s lineup of cosmic wonders
“I can’t believe it’s taken this long to find three.”
‘We’re anything but risky’: Simu Liu laments decline of Asian roles in Hollywood
"I feel like because of who I am and because of the faces that we have, we're inherently seen as more risky, even though that's not the case."
Legislation Thompson-Okanagan MLAs introduced in 2025
These bills received a first reading, so there is still a way to go before any of them get put into law, and some of them might not go any further.
Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Here’s some alternatives to the landfill
According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year.
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan and Kamloops
Welcome to 2026! Start the new year off right with these events across Kelowna, Vernon,…
Gull-Masty reflects on first months of job Indigenous leaders were wary of her taking
"I've had the opportunity to learn more — way more — than I ever expected. I've also had to push back in my own way."
11 homicides, suspicious deaths in Kamloops, Okanagan in 2025
Kelowna had what was likely BC's most high-profile homicide, resulting in public outcry for bail reform.
Clouds in Okanagan, Kamloops may hamper view of first supermoon of 2026
The Wolf Moon, which is also a supermoon, reaches peak illumination Saturday night.
Northern lights inspire recovery in Telegraph Cove, B.C., year after devastating fire
Mary Borrowman says she’ll never forget the moment she and her husband, Jim, watched the…
TRENDING NOW: A polite and patient penguin
A real gentleman scholar.
How local WHL teams faring as Kelowna looks ahead to Memorial Cup
Halfway through the season, the Penticton Vees, the league's newest team, are currently ahead of both Kelowna and Kamloops.
Celebrini joins McDavid, MacKinnon, Crosby on Team Canada’s Olympic hockey roster
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Macklin Celebrini, the 19-year-old star for the San Jose Sharks, is…
Suspension for BC physiotherapist who had sexual relationship with client
The regulator said that he initiated the relationship.
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as he spoke before a crowd horrified many and prompted somber conversations about political violence.