Jesse Tomas

iN VIDEO: Unedited video of violent Kelowna altercation with dog shows full story
Ty McCartney was just trying to get a sandwich when a woman accused of shoplifting…

House of Commons debate over Kelowna housing data reveals the art of the spin
Housing data for Kelowna sparked an exchange between a local Member of Parliament and the federal…

Penticton ‘potio’ smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success…

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view…
Kelowna looking to update outdated cannabis bylaws
Kelowna still has bylaws for cannabis producers and retailers from before legalization, and the city…

Kelowna on official shortlist for a professional soccer team
Kelowna is one of the cities being considered for a Canadian Premier League soccer franchise…

First snowfall of the year in Okanagan, Kamloops expected Saturday
Meteorologists are anticipating the first snow of the year in Kamloops and the Okanagan this…

Transit isn’t the only way to give up your vehicle
While the City of Kelowna continues to try to push people out of their cars,…

Why building permit values are down dramatically in Kelowna
Building permit values in Kelowna have gone down dramatically since last year, but that’s in…

MATCHMAKING SERVICE: Young Agrarians hook up wannabe farmers with land in Okanagan
An organization that matches young, aspiring farmers to landholders has noticed fewer people are investing…

Recovered archery equipment means Kamloops club’s programs continue
Kamloops RCMP found archery equipment stolen from a local club, but are still on the…

Study says city policies drastically increase housing costs in Kamloops, Okanagan
A research paper explored how municipal government policies increase the cost of housing in B.C.,…

West Kelowna water customers demand transparency, accountability from city council
West Kelowna residents want more transparency in their drinking water and from city hall. Hundreds…

Penticton city councillor facing new charges for decades-old sex crimes
Penticton city councillor James Miller is facing new sex crime charges relating allegations from when…

‘Frustrating, stressful’: Lake Okanagan Resort timeshare owners in the dark year after wildfire
The McDougall Creek wildfire destroyed Lake Okanagan Resort in 2023, and more than a year…