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Kelowna’s top cop apologizes for lack of consultation with LGBTQ+ community on new program
Kelowna’s top cop has put a safety program aimed at the LGBTQ+ community on hold…

Colourful winter tradition returns to Trans Canada Highway in Sicamous
When temperatures dip low enough for icicles to form, Sicamous motorists are met with a…

Necessity Nook offers youth in Kamloops access to food, hygiene products
The Boys and Girls Club is offering a new year-round resource for youth in Kamloops…
COVID-19 cases on the rise in Revelstoke
Interior Health is asking Revelstoke residents to maintain their efforts to prevent the spread of…

Saving Vernon’s Towne Theatre focus of community effort
A piece of Vernon history is about to undergo a transition but the people taking…
Kamloops grandmother has Christmas spirit restored after thieves make off with decorations
Last week, a Kamloops grandmother lost her holiday spirit, heartbroken that her decorations had been…

LAST RIDE: Elderly West Kelowna man has dream come true with big rig ride
“I’m not coming back,” Armand Flamand said, flashing a cheeky smile as he climbed into…

Kamloops youth homelessness prevention advocate Katherine McParland passes away
Katharine McParland, executive director of A Way Home Kamloops, died this week. A Way Home…

Your Okanagan shopping guide to supporting local this Christmas
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in one way or another, and many local businesses…

Kelowna boy who has autism finds calm in comic book writing
When 12-year-old Ryan Berry puts his pencil to paper he churns out comic books that…

New gas station opens on Okanagan Connector
Drivers can now fill up on the long drive between Kelowna and Merritt with the…

Hotel Zed nooner package helps Kelowna family expand
A Kelowna couple took the Hotel Zed up on their Valentine's Day Nooner package, and…

Penticton family intent on feeding needy again this Christmas, despite pandemic
While COVID-19 has reduced social interactions around the globe, a Penticton family has gone out…

Support these local Christmas markets coming up in Kamloops, Okanagan
We've heard it time and time again — support local during the pandemic. Even though…

Candy Cane Lane returning to Kelowna for another year
An annual holiday event that spreads Christmas cheer through a Kelowna neighbourhood is returning once…