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Vehicle fire closes Okanagan Connector near Peachland
Highway 97C is currently closed in both directions near Peachland. The highway is closed in…
One dead after an altercation in Penticton
A person died after an altercation in Penticton early this morning. Penticton RCMP were called…
RCMP boss expresses desire for new law to deal with threats against politicians
OTTAWA – RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme says he wants the government to look at drafting…
Kamloops graffiti artist beautifying the city one dumpster at a time
Anyone who has rolled through Kamloops has no doubt seen the bright artwork of local…
Multiple Kamloops shootings last year solved without charges: RCMP
Police know who pulled the trigger in multiple shootings in Kamloops last year, but that…
Police crackdown on Gaza protest encampments on campus sparks outcry
Edmonton police dismantled a pro-Palestinian encampment on the University of Alberta's campus on Saturday, prompting…
TRENDING NOW: One of these ducks is not like the others
This duck's walk is a cross between a runway model and Jack Sparrow from "Pirate…
Kelowna’s growth challenging Fortis supply of power, gas
It’s well known that Kelowna is the fastest growing city in Canada and all signs…
Vernon hiker picking up one piece of litter a day; challenges others to do the same
Ryan Van Veen is a construction worker in Vernon who spends a lot of time…
Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The World Video Game Hall of Fame inducted its 10th class…
Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre is looking for residents’ feedback
Central Okanagan residents have more time to give their input on emergency preparedness. The Central…
Two out of control wildfires near Merritt under 10 hectares
There are two out of control wildfires near Merritt, but there are no evacuation alerts…
Wildfire that triggered evacuation of Fort Nelson, B.C. caused by downed tree: mayor
FORT NELSON, B.C. – The mayor of a northeastern British Columbia municipality says a tree…
Men behind the doomsday seed vault in the Arctic win World Food Prize
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — As Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin began thinking about ways…
iN PHOTOS: Northern lights swept through Kamloops, Okanagan last night
Northern lights were visible in Kamloops, Okanagan last night because of a rare storm. The…
Warm weather means Kelowna’s waterparks are open early
This weekend temperatures are expected to get up to 29 C, but Kelowna residents can…
Bob Ross’ legacy lives on in new ‘The Joy of Painting’ series
A new generation can learn how to paint happy trees and to make happy accidents…
Thousands in Fort Nelson, B.C., ordered to evacuate as wildfire threatens town
FORT NELSON, B.C. – Thousands of people in northeast British Columbia were ordered to evacuate…
Kelowna’s Rotary Arts Centre the latest battleground in the culture wars
On Sunday mornings, hundreds of people file into Kelowna’s Rotary Centre for the Arts with…
Councillors a ‘minor’ contributor to Kamloops city hall strife
The problems at Kamloops city hall aren't entirely the mayor's fault, but it's pretty close.…
Canadian Blood Services apologizes to LGBTQ+ groups for donation ban
OTTAWA – Canadian Blood Services says it has apologized to LGBTQ+ groups for a past…
TRENDING NOW: Pup’s agility training isn’t going so well
It doesn't appear this pup completely understands the assignment, but they're trying their best. There's…
Fire danger level raised to high in all Central Okanagan regional parks
The fire danger in the Central Okanagan has been bumped to high in all regional…
Rare chance for a northern lights show in Kamloops, Okanagan this weekend
There's a strong chance the northern lights will appear in the sky over Kamloops and…