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iN PHOTOS: Murals brighten spaces, tell local stories in Kamloops, Okanagan
Murals add pops of colour to the sides of buildings in Kamloops and the Okanagan,…
Two of three remaining properties near Kelowna’s newest waterfront park are for sale
There are only three privately owned properties preventing the creation of a major waterfront park…
So far, so good for Merritt four day work week pilot
The City of Merritt launched a four-day work week pilot program in November of last…
Kelowna residents say quality of life is getting worse: city survey
Most Kelowna residents say their quality of life is getting worse than in previous years,…
Residents file complaints due to smelly Vernon cannabis facility
The City of Vernon has received 23 complaints regarding the smell of a cannabis facility…
Well-known Kelowna Costco panhandler moving to new store location
– This story was originally published Feb. 15, 2022. A notable face outside of Kelowna’s…
Kamloops-based company looks to build apartment buildings on North Shore riverfront
A new development is being planned for Kamloops's North Shore along the Thompson River. In-person…
Multi-generational activity centre opens in Central Okanagan
Lake Country is now home to a new activity centre that will support families, seniors…
Parkade, hotel being proposed at Kelowna airport next year
Plans for a parkade and hotel at Kelowna’s airport are being pushed ahead to next…
UPDATE: Kamloops interface fires now under control
A Kamloops fire threatening homes in the Valleyview and Juniper Ridge neighbourhoods is now classified…
Kelowna residents offer up support for B.C.’s old growth forests
People protesting the logging of B.C.'s old growth forests gathered in downtown Kelowna this afternoon.…
Kelowna seeking feedback on permanent closure of Knox Mountain to cars
The City of Kelowna is conducting a survey to see how residents would like to…
Conservation service warns Kamloops pet owners after another bobcat spotted
Another bobcat has been spotted in Kamloops, prompting the Conservation Officer Service to warn residents…
Was CERB responsible for a drop in the Okanagan crime rate during 2020?
Was the Canada Emergency Response Payment responsible for a drop in the crime rate during 2020?…
Kamloops hires new fire chief from within fire department ranks
Kamloops has a new fire chief. The City of Kamloops has confirmed in a media…
Venture Kamloops sees record number of business inquires in 2020
There was a huge increase in the number of inquiries from Kamloops business owners and…
Lake Country orchardist ’not happy’ with district’s response to zoning issue
A Lake Country orchardist is still unimpressed by the district’s decision to temporarily allow him…
Woman digging in backyard in Kamloops trailer park late last night struck a water line
Firefighters were called out early this morning after a woman digging a hole with a…
The Kamloops city staffers who took home the most money last year
If you’ve ever wondered what’s in the pockets of City of Kamloops staff, here’s the…
Playgrounds reopen in Kamloops today
Children in Kamloops can head to the playgrounds in City parks and schools today after…
Kamloops locksmith calls for urgent action to fight break-in spree
Ray Dhaliwal has been in the locksmith business for 38 years in Kamloops and says…
Kamloops preparing for ‘one-in-20 year’ flood event this spring
The City of Kamloops is preparing for what could be an intense year of flooding,…
Kamloops set to giveaway 2,000 toy versions of city trucks
The City of Kamloops has just received a fleet of 2,000 new vehicles – specifically…
UBCO microgrids could solve West Kelowna power line problem
UBC Okanagan research could one-day alleviate power line problems for the westside of the Central…