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Snow coming down on Thompson-Okanagan mountain passes, but sunny days ahead
Heads up, travellers, some snow is coming down on the mountain pass highways in the…
iN PHOTOS: Deer and bighorn sheep shenanigans in Kamloops, Okanagan
Deer and bighorn sheep wander the hillsides and neighbourhoods around Kamloops and the Okanagan, and…
Kelowna contractor fined $44K after flaggers too close to traffic
A Kelowna contractor has been fined $44,000 after flaggers got too close to vehicles. According…
Minister backs Kamloops council advisor despite mayor’s criticism
The province’s minister for municipal affairs gave his official support for an advisor whose report…
‘Only’ a touch is no defence for distracted driving in BC, even for delivery drivers
A BC delivery driver, with just seconds to respond, tapped his phone to accept a…
Can hunting help fix problem geese populations in Kamloops, Okanagan?
Invasive Canada geese have long since taken over public parks and beaches in Kamloops and…
BC woman loses appeal to bring live raccoon into Canada from US
A BC film industry animal trainer has lost an appeal after she was denied a…
Veteran BC lawyer who ignored court orders gets suspended
A veteran BC lawyer who breached court orders by talking to a U.S. media outlet…
TRENDING NOW: A strong eyebrow game
This baby has an unexpected facial feature drawn on her. The dad seemed to enjoy…
Rx for laughter: Kelowna doctor delves into health-care humour
Having surgery is no laughing matter, unless you happen to share an operating room with…
Vernon contractor billed $3,400 for turning gas on, then sued
A Vernon contractor who charged a customer $3,400 to repair a heater, even though it…
WANTED: People fascinated in the Okanagan’s night sky
Every wonder exactly what you’re looking at when you turn your gaze to the night…
Charges laid after botched cosmetic operations in Kamloops
A Kamloops woman is facing four criminal charges after giving unqualified cosmetic procedures. Jessica Noelle…
TRENDING NOW: Homemade churro trials
Cooking is a creative art that takes practice. These homemade noodle churros are just an…
Near perfect conditions to view full Wolf moon in Kamloops, Okanagan
The Wolf moon is reaching peak illumination and thanks to a string of clear overnight…
Terminally ill Salmon Arm grandmother leaving legacy of love, family and nursing
Family members gather in a spacious, brightly lit living room in a third storey apartment…
iN PHOTOS: Winter birds fluff up for warmth in Kamloops, Okanagan
The winter landscapes in Kamloops and the Okanagan are alive with birds and area photographers…
BC lottery winner sued by colleagues claiming ticket was part of work pool
A BC truck driver who won $2-million in the lottery has managed to hang onto…
Kelowna’s unemployment rate spiked at the end of 2024
The unemployment rate in Kelowna spiked at the end of 2024, but the full picture…
Plummeting loonie means more Americans hitting slopes in Thompson-Okanagan
Ski resorts in the Thompson-Okanagan region are seeing more American tourist this season thanks, in…
Kelowna woman ‘speechless’ after $250K lotto win
A Kelowna woman won $250,000 from a Scratch and Win ticket. Jerri Ehret was speechless…
Vancouver Canucks cancel Young Stars Tournament in Penticton
The much-anticipated Young Stars Tournament in Penticton has been cancelled, and it’s been replaced by…
TRENDING NOW: One movie ticket, please
Theres nothing wrong with going back to a classic prank. Especially when it involves seeing…
Kamloops council pauses public podium time for two months
Kamloops council is taking a break from its weekly question period. Months after someone streamed…