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Penticton business takes a swing at virtual golf
If all goes as planned, Okanagan Virtual Golf will open its doors this weekend on…
How some Okanagan wineries are tackling climate change
Climate change presents a whole host of issues for the Okanagan’s wine industry. From extreme…
How do Thompson-Okanagan wildlife survive every winter?
With snow predicted in the coming weeks, animals of the Thompson-Okanagan will need to hunker…
This furry animal will do important conservation work in Vernon, Penticton
Nearly all the Okanagan’s wetlands have been lost to development and urbanization, leading to a…
UBCO offers big cash prize for short story competition
The 26th annual Okanagan Short Story Contest is open again for submissions. The contest is…
Kelowna looking for new ways to offset winter fossil fuel use
The City of Kelowna is working on its ‘Climate Resilient Kelowna Strategy’ for early 2024,…
Body found in Okanagan Lake near West Kelowna
A body was found in Okanagan Lake near West Kelowna late last week. West Kelowna…
Keeping the Nsyilxc?n’ language alive in the Okanagan
Okanagan students will demonstrate their proficiency in the Nsyilxc?n' language this week as part of…
Crime is dropping in downtown Kelowna but on the rise in Rutland: RCMP
There was a 22.3% decrease in calls for service in the Kelowna's downtown compared to a…
UPDATE: Possible weapon prompts hold and secure at Vernon high school
Kalamalka Secondary School was placed under a hold and secure by Vernon RCMP for several…
Repeat offender nabbed in Kelowna with more than $500K of stolen goods
RCMP have recovered over $500,000 worth of stolen goods from a repeat property crime offender…
Well-known member of Kelowna equestrian community arrested for sex crimes
Kelowna RCMP have arrested a prominent member of the local equestrian community for allegations of…
Two suspects arrested for bringing fake gun near Vernon-area high school
Two suspects have been arrested for carrying a fake gun near a Vernon-area high school…
Kelowna man caught with half-million dollars in stolen goods just the latest allegation
When police announced the arrest of a prolific thief, earlier this week, one fact stood…
A magical Quidditch tournament is coming to Vernon
Vernon will be hosting its first ever Quidditch tournament this Remembrance Day weekend. At 9…