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iNSPIRE: Vernon author Myk Richelle set to release second murder mystery
Local Vernon author Myk Richelle is preparing to release her second book in a two…
iNSPIRE: How a Kelowna paramedic turned his life around
Had Matthew Heneghan just let life happen to him, there's no telling how life would…
Expect mind-blowing tricks as Freestyle Motorcross world tour stops in Penticton
The Freestyle Motorcross World Tour comes to Penticton this November for a night of professional…
When Kelowna’s economy gets tough, the tough go thrifting
Mariia Kuzmich shuffles through the aisles of clothing and household items of Value Village, keeping…
Olympic gold medalist Jerome Blake inspires students at his old Kelowna high school
Canadian Olympic medalist Jerome Blake revisited his roots with visit Tuesday to the Kelowna high…
Elvis Stojko headlines Stars on Ice return to Kelowna, Kamloops this holiday season
Legendary Canadian figure skater Elvis Stojko is joining the cast of Stars on Ice for…
Pregnant pit bull rescued from ‘horrible’ conditions in Kelowna home
BC SPCA officers seized three pit bulls, including one pregnant female, that were being kept…
TRENDING NOW: Trying to use stairs in boyfriend’s size 13s
The old saying about walking a mile in somebody else's shoes can help to focus…
The science and art of making mead at Vernon’s Planet Bee
Mead has been gaining in popularity as an alcoholic beverage but also as a craft…
iN PHOTOS: The artistry of an Okanagan glass blower
Glass blowing is widely known for some as a hobby that can hold entertainment for…
South Okanagan photograph wins first place in national contest
A photo of a cedar waxwing taken at the South Okanagan's Vaseux Lake Bird Observatory…
First wheelchair basketball program for youth in Okanagan set to begin
The Okanagan’s first youth wheelchair basketball program is coming to West Kelowna this fall. BC…
NOT JUST SENIORS: North Okanagan teen takes home gold at national pickleball tournie
A North Okanagan teenager is the youngest player to win gold at a national pickleball…
‘Sparking joy’: Kelowna students making music thanks to charity’s grant
Music is an experience that brings people of all walks of life together in union…
Generation gap shrinks as young people take up sewing, knitting to save money
Younger generations seem to be taking up traditional and inexpensive hobbies to pass their time,…
Break out the marshmallows, campers, it’s a rare long weekend without a fire ban
Campfire bans have been lifted just in time in the Thompson-Okanagan area for the labour…
British Columbia buys land to expand Okanagan Lake Park
British Columbia has bought more waterfront property on Okanagan Lake to add to its parks…
‘Very blustery’: Kamloops broke a rainfall record on the weekend
Heavy rain, thunder and lightning, and gusty winds accompanied the severe storm cells that tracked…
Adventure, wander and explore at this Kelowna film festival
There's a new film festival coming to Kelowna in September and it promises to be…
Annual cowboy festival at O’Keefe Ranch in Vernon runs wild this weekend
Giddy up and get ready for Vernon’s annual Cowboy Festival at the Historic O’Keefe Ranch…
Swimming advisory due to high E. coli counts at Kelowna beach
E. coli levels are high enough at a popular Kelowna beach for the city to…
Four of Canada’s most endangered species call the Thompson-Okanagan home
Some of Canada's most at risk animals call the Thompson-Okanagan region home. In the region…
New Facebook Marketplace scam hits Okanagan and beyond
A new scam targeting Facebook Marketplace sellers is draining bank accounts of victims in the…
Transit services expanded in Kelowna
Transit is expanding to support increased ridership in Kelowna. Services will be added between the…