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Police looking to identify Vernon Home Depot theft suspect
The hunt is on for a man suspected of stealing $400 in cash and merchandise…
WE DO RECOVER: Kamloops mother leaves life of crime and drugs behind
Looking at Kamloops mother Joni Reed it’s difficult to fathom how many years she survived…
Province spending $15M to protect Okanagan drinking water from wildfire
The BC government, several municipalities and a First Nation have created a new plan to…
As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?
As the U.S. government moves toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, there may…
A gene long thought to just raise the risk for Alzheimer’s may cause some cases
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life…
TRENDING NOW: This guy wants to make enemies apparently
This guy woke up and chose to go out and make some enemies. In a…
New ‘tamper-proof’ locking bike racks coming to Kelowna
Special new bike racks are being installed around Kelowna to help reduce bike and scooter…
The Latest | Israel launches strikes in Rafah, hours after Hamas agrees to a Gaza cease-fire
Israel’s military says it is launching “targeted strikes” against Hamas in the southern Gaza city…
‘Treat the land right’: BC farmers search for solutions as another year of drought looms
The lines on Eugen Wittwer’s face are like the rings of a tree — they…
Kelowna council finalizes budget with nearly 5% tax increase
Kelowna city council has finalized the budget for 2024, including an increase to property taxes.…
Scientists, clinicians across Canada preparing for future pandemic threats
Nearly $574 million will be doled out to researchers across the country for projects aimed…
UPDATE: Missing Penticton man located
UPDATE: May 6, 2024 RCMP say a missing 43-year-old Penticton man has been located. All…
BC rights watchdog tells universities, colleges to protect Gaza protesters
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's human rights commissioner is calling on universities and colleges to protect…
Court date set for three accused in BC murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar
SURREY, B.C. – Three suspects accused of murdering British Columbia Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar…
Kelowna Rocket helps Canada win gold at world championship
Canada took home the gold at the International Ice Hockey Federation U18 World Championships on…
THOMPSON: Why it’s called ‘The Grand and Glorious Semi-Annual Adventure’
OPINION We – meaning my wife, Bonnie, and I – arrived back in Vernon from…
‘Pretty cool’: Vancouver FC plans to make an announcement in Kelowna
Vancouver Football Club and the City of Kelowna have a big announcement planned this week…
London Drugs stores reopen in Kelowna, Vernon after cybersecurity shutdown
RICHMOND, B.C. – London Drugs is gradually reopening its stores across Western Canada more than…
Ashes inside urn found in Vernon park
Vernon RCMP are trying to find the owner of an urn found in a local…
UPDATE: Missing Enderby man located
UPDATE: May 6, 2024 Vernon North Okanagan RCMP say a missing 65-year-old Enderby man has…
Princess Anne lays wreath at Battle of Atlantic ceremony; honours late Queen
VICTORIA – Princess Anne saluted Canadian veterans and current forces members and honoured her late…
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Penticton gas station owner ordered off band land
The owners of a gas station on Penticton Indian Band land is now facing a…
Snow expected on mountain passes
Heads up, drivers, you may encounter snow on mountain passes today. Environment Canada has issued…