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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…
B.C. confident that cybersecurity attacks on government were state directed
VANCOUVER – A state or state-sponsored actor was likely responsible for a series of cybersecurity…
Kamloops man facing weapons charges following stolen vehicle investigation
A Kamloops man is facing seven charges related to weapons after police discovered he was…
Police ask for help to find missing Kamloops man
Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 29-year-old man. Daniel…
BC finance minister Conroy says she’ll retire after provincial election this fall
British Columbia's finance minister has announced she won't be running again in the next provincial…
Trudeau points to fire fight, says Meta news ban degrades safety as it makes billions
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – Canada’s dispute with Meta is a “test moment” for the country…
UPDATE: Crash closes Highway 97 between West Kelowna and Peachland
Traffic is starting to move along a stretch of Highway 97 between West Kelowna and…
Police hunt for suspect after convenience store robbed in Merritt
Police are searching for a suspect in a robbery in Merritt today. RCMP were called…
Prime Minister Trudeau in West Kelowna announces funding for wildfire preparedness
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said more money is coming for volunteer firefighters and wildfire preparedness…
Police investigate assaults at University of Victoria pro-Palestinian protest encampment
SAANICH, B.C. – Police in Saanich, B.C., say an assault investigation is underway following two…
Prime Minister in Central Okanagan to meet with first responders
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in the Central Okanagan today to meet with local first…
One dead in Highway 97 crash in Peachland
West Kelowna RCMP have confirmed one person died in the car crash on Highway 97…
Broadcaster and commentator Rex Murphy dead at 77
Rex Murphy, the pro-oil pundit who was at once the steady stickhandler of a national…
Heavy fighting in Gaza’s Rafah keeps aid crossings closed and sends 110,000 civilians fleeing
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Heavy fighting between Israeli troops and Palestinian militants on the…
B.C. creates a special homicide unit as gangs involved in 46 per cent of murders
VICTORIA – British Columbia is forming a new police unit tasked with investigating gang-related homicides,…
Suspect behind bars after string of assaults in downtown Merritt
A man known to police is in custody following a string of violent incidents in…