Kathy Michaels

Hospitality training in the Thompson Okanagan to bolster tourism sector
Up to 40 eligible British Columbians will be able to tap into an online training…

52 new supportive housing units announced for Westbank First Nation land
The province announced today, Sept. 12, 52 new supportive housing units are in the works…

Smoke from U.S. ‘climate fires’ to create unhealthy breathing conditions in Kamloops, the Okanagan this weekend
Smoke from what have been called “climate fires” in the northwestern United States is seeping…

Burnaby teacher chooses portrait drawing over lesson plans and gets licence suspension
A Burnaby teacher on call who was more inclined to draw portraits of his students…

West Kelowna teacher permanently loses licence for sexual exploitation
A B.C. teacher who pleaded guilty to charges of sexual exploitation will never be able…

Schools in B.C. set to re-open despite rising COVID-19 caseload
Schools will open as scheduled, despite B.C.’s COVID-19 caseload growing enough for the province’s top…

Nightclubs and banquet halls ordered closed as B.C. health officials report 429 new COVID-19 cases
In response to B.C.'s rising COVID-19 caseload, the province's top doctor cracked down on public…

Strong winds to blow through the Okanagan, Kamloops
Get ready for some strong winds. Environment Canada issued a far-reaching special weather statement for…

Indigenous Justice Centre in Merritt represents two First Nations coming together
The B.C. First Nations Justice Council, with the help of the province, has opened the…

Swim advisory for Kelowna’s Rotary Beach
A swimming advisory has been issued for Rotary Beach on Lakeshore Avenue near Barrera Road…

Fatal Kelowna shooting now considered a homicide
The shooting death of a 34-year-old Kelowna man is now being deemed a homicide and…

Kelowna RCMP investigating shooting that left one dead, another injured
Kelowna Mounties are investigating after a shooting left one man dead and another injured. Police…

Clearwater woman charged with second degree murder
A Clearwater woman has been charged with second degree murder following the discovery a body…

UPDATE: Westridge Road fire, near Kekuli Bay area, mapped at 35 hectares
The BC Wildfire Service said the Westridge Road fire, which is around 9.5 kilometres south…

Keep an eye out for these colourful chairs in your community and get your best selfie face ready
The ArtWalk festival is one of the most popular events of the summer, and like…