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Blasting to close Highway 97 near Summerland on Friday
A 90-minute closure is planned on Highway 97 north of Summerland this Friday. Highway 97…
Rutland’s healthcare services just got more accessible
Healthcare in Rutland is set to become more accessible with two new health centres opening…
Community gathers for vigil in Kelowna tonight to remember trans lives lost
A candlelight vigil for Trans Day of Remembrance is taking place in Kelowna tonight to…
Kalamalka Rotary’s Dream Auction in Vernon raised over $237,000
Kalamalka Rotary hosted its 39th Annual Dream Auction this weekend and raised more than $237,000.…
Volunteers picking up pieces after Vernon SPCA’s withdrawal
Local rescue organizations are preparing to step up and close the gaps now that Vernon…
Out-of-province boat ban gaining support in the Thompson-Okanagan
Calls for a moratorium on out-of-province boats in BC to protect local waterways from invasive…
Why sheltering the homeless in the Okanagan isn’t enough
While the Okanagan unhoused community has to face a myriad of issues to answer their…
John’s Angels: Kelowna’s group of volunteers for the unhoused
A new group of volunteers wanting to help the unhoused has emerged in Kelowna to…
Housing crisis in Okanagan impacting humans and their pets
Many people are facing hardships due to the housing crisis in the Okanagan and pets…
UBC Okanagan student’s research may help communities avoid flooding after wildfire
Through its Public Scholars Initiative, the University of British Columbia Okanagan is making wildfire regions,…
How UBC and UBCO are revolutionizing Ph.Ds
The Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia is in its second year of…
‘The Walking Dead’s’ Abraham taking selfies with fans at Kelowna ComiCon
A star from the hit AMC series The Walking Dead will be in Kelowna this…
Transition housing for women, children fleeing violence opens in West Kelowna
Safe and transition housing for women and children fleeing violence are now available in West…
Kelowna police dog tracks suspect down after break-in at wildfire damaged property
A Kelowna police dog tracked a suspect for almost three hours earlier this morning after…
Kelowna RCMP searching for man who stole poppy donation box
The Kelowna RCMP is investigating the theft of a donation box. On Nov. 7, at…
Ministry of Health tried to avoid the closure of Vernon’s last walk-in clinic
With Vernon’s last walk-in clinic closed today, the Ministry of Health said it offered more…
Kelowna thief gets year in jail for Lower Mainland break-ins
A Kelowna man is going to jail for a series of burglaries in the Lower…
BC SPCA shelter in Vernon closing its doors for good
The BC SPCA announced its Vernon animal centre will be closing at the end of…
Blasting to close Highway 97 near Summerland
Highway 97 near Summerland will be closed for blasting twice this week. Highway 97 will…
Kamloops woman using $1M lotto win to invest in bucket list
A Kamloops resident is a $1 million richer thanks to a lottery win, and she'll…
Vernon-Lumby’s BC United candidate is working hard to avoid a split vote with the BC Conservatives
The BC United Party has its candidate for Vernon-Lumby and Kevin Acton says he's excited…
Petition launched in effort to get second detox centre in Kelowna
A Kelowna resident has started a petition in hopes of getting a new detox centre…
Peachland’s liquor store warned after selling alcohol to a minor
A liquor store in Peachland got off with a warning after an employee was caught…
BC Interior opposition MPs call on feds to increase funding to stop invasive mussels
Five BC Interior Conservative MPs have written a letter to the federal government demanding proper…