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Vernon woman appeals after insurance company ignores doctor, cancels disability benefits
A Vernon woman whose work insurance coverage cut off her long-term disability, contrary to medical…

Peachland widow wins legal fights after ICBC refuse to pay
A Peachland widow has won a legal fight with ICBC after the insurer refused to…

West Kelowna fraudster’s insurance scam nets her $15,000 — and jail time
A West Kelowna mom of two, with a lengthy history of ripping people off, will…

The perils of buying Okanagan real estate during fire season
BC's wildfires have cost a prospective property buyer $100,000 after he was denied insurance while…

‘Absolute insult’: Lumby mayor suing ICBC after hitting deer with classic campervan
Lumby Mayor Kevin Acton barely saw the wounded deer jump in front of him when…

Millions in replant money for Okanagan fruit growers only a small part of the solution
This week’s announcement that the province is kicking $70 million more into agricultural replant programs…

Rebuilding from Okanagan wildfires bogged down by insensitive insurance companies
It’s been seven months since wildfires destroyed hundreds of homes in the Okanagan and Shuswap…

Top ten excuses BC RCMP officers get from driver’s with no insurance
After a massive string of fines for drivers without insurance in the Kootenays, the BC…

Kamloops dentist left with paperwork nightmare after staffer took more than $144K
A Kamloops dentist is left paying for services out-of-pocket and a nightmare of paperwork after…

Angry McDougall Creek wildfire evacuees give local MLA an earful
Angry and upset Bear Creek Road evacuees gathered outside MLA Ben Stewart’s office today to…

FireSmart could become essential when buying fire insurance in the Okanagan
As bad as wildfires have been this year, BC is nowhere near to being in…

BC financial advisor accused of fraud, took $330K from seniors
A BC financial advisor accused of fraud for taking $330,000 from a senior couple is…

North Okanagan mom struggles with new ICBC rules after son’s horrific crash
Last Mother's Day, Lumby resident Gen Acton was hoping to spend some quality time with…

Insurance company loses legal battle with B.C. homeowners over water damage claim
A B.C. couple has taken a fight with their insurance company all the way to…

Tesla owner accused of lying sues ICBC
A B.C. Tesla driver who was accused of lying by ICBC had to take the…