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$2.5M in funding for mushroom picking AI robots and other Okanagan agritech
Millions of government funding is going to AI mushroom picking robots, a technology that turns…
TRENDING NOW: Cat risks life and limb to catch bug
Is it a bird? A plane? No, it’s parkour cat. Talk about risking life and…
Telus ordered to pay $6,000 to each Kamloops-area customer who lost their landline
Dozens of Telus customers north of Kamloops are losing their landlines and with no cell…
BC Highway Patrol hands out tickets in South Okanagan to protect tow truck drivers
BC Highway Patrol set up a one-day campaign to crackdown on drivers who don’t safely…
Okanagan Conservative MLA votes against NDP motion to condemn Trump
A motion to condemn president Donald Trump and back a coordinated response to his threats…
What $1.3B in federal security spending means for Okanagan border crossing
Spending $1.3 billion on border security was a bargaining chip in the trade war negotiations…
New Asian Fusion eatery in Kamloops overcomes challenges of unpredictable restaurant industry
An Asian fusion restaurant recently opened on Kamloops’ North Shore with a menu full of…
BUY CANADIAN FIRST: Vernon man’s Facebook page hub for consumers nationwide
A Vernon man was quick to respond to U.S. president Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff threats…
Vernon city councillor announces bid to run for mayor
Vernon city councillor Kari Gares will run for mayor in the next municipal election. Putting…
Former NHL player sued by City of Vernon over unpaid parking tickets
A former NHL hockey player who made millions of dollars during his career on the…
After a year, it’s unclear how long Kamloops’ highest paid employee will be on leave
It was a year ago Kamloops taxpayers were told the City’s top employee was on…
Kamloops council caught off guard by BC Housing plan for new homeless shelter
Kamloops city council was caught by surprise by the province’s plan for a new riverfront…
Vernon city councillor announces bid to run for mayor
Vernon city councillor Kari Gares will run for mayor in the next municipal election. Putting…
Community steps up in big way for Kelowna jazz singer almost killed in car crash
A globe-trotting jazz singer helped elevate the local music scene in Kelowna, and now the…
Metal bands from Kamloops, Kelowna do battle for slot at Wacken 2025
Five heavy metal bands from Kamloops and Kelowna were chosen by a national metal competition…
Kamloops mayor investigated over conflict of interest allegation
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson is facing another internal investigation at city hall, this time for…
Kamloops council says no to BC Housing’s surprise riverfront homeless shelter
A riverfront homeless shelter in Kamloops wasn’t a welcome surprise for city council, and it’s…
Kamloops nightclub manager attacked from behind over unfinished beer
A nightclub patron came back with a vengeance after he was stopped from taking a…
Kelowna’s rapid growth surpassing FortisBC’s ability to supply power
Kelowna’s population is growing at a remarkable rate, and so are its energy needs, and…
RCMP looking for tips as Merritt homicide investigation hits two-year mark
Miguel Mack disappeared two years ago and his family and Merritt RCMP are still hoping…
Kelowna woman buying a Hummer after $600,000 lotto win
A Kelowna woman couldn’t believe it when she found out she won more than $600,000…
Arrest warrant issued for Kelowna fraudster posing as a psychologist
After a complicated investigation, Kelowna RCMP are on the hunt for a medical fraudster. Xander…
First Nations restoring Columbia River fish access to Okanagan Lake after a century
A coalition of First Nations and other levels of government have come together to restore…
Vernon city councillor pitches moratorium on homeless shelters
A Vernon councillor is proposing to put a temporary cap on supportive housing projects in…