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Vernon to embark on immigration pilot project
As Vernon attempts to get ahead of a looming skilled labour shortage, it’s embarking on…
Two families displaced after West Kelowna townhouse fire
Eight children and four adults were forced from their homes Saturday night when two units…
West Kelowna gets its first legal cannabis shop
West Kelowna's first cannabis retail shop opened today, Dec. 28. SpiritLeaf is a 1,200-square-foot shop…
53 accept Penticton woman’s offer of free Christmas dinner
She built it, and they came. Well, technically Ashley Fagan roasted, baked, boiled and broiled…
Okanagan Indian Band exploring ideas for new school
Plans for an Okanagan Indian Band school in the North Okanagan are taking shape. The…
New vegan restaurant opens in Kelowna
A popular Kelowna vegan food truck now has a brick and mortar location. Renegade Kitchen…
Peachland’s Barnyard Empire a creative force
In a small corner of a sprawling property in the upper reaches of Peachland, Misty…
Why the Okanagan is on the naughty list for Conservation Officers
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service recently conducted a provincewide bear attractant audit that resulted in…
CP Holiday Train rolls to a stop with millions raised for food banks
More than $1.49 million was raised and 238,393 pounds of food have been collected for…
Parking is a hot commodity this holiday at Kelowna International Airport
The stretch between Christmas and New Year’s is the busiest time at Kelowna’s airport and…
West Kelowna neighbourhood on edge after strange encounter; RCMP want information
Glenrosa residents are expressing concern online this morning over a report of an unusual interaction…
iN VIDEO: Big White Fire Hall puts on Christmas music show
It's time to get in the holiday spirit and Big White Fire Department knows just…
Avalanche warning in effect for mountains across southern B.C. and Alberta
A persistent weak layer within the snowpack of mountainous areas throughout southern B.C. and Alberta…
Hanukkah gets started with Menorah lighting in Kelowna
A public nine-foot Hanukkah menorah was lit up at Stuart Park Sunday, marking the first…
Kelowna to get $100,000 from province to help Tolko workers
Kelowna is getting $100,000 from the province to help deliver supports to Tolko workers and…
530 British Columbians injured each year in crashes during holiday season
ICBC is reminding motorists to drive carefully over the holidays because it's the season of crashes.…
Police reverse decision to suspend driving privileges of mother whose son was her designated driver
A woman was recently issued with a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition and 30-day Vehicle Impoundment…
Man shot in Kelowna, police watchdog called in
A man was shot in Kelowna and the RCMP watchdog has been called in. A…
‘It’s been amazing’ says Penticton woman of community response to Christmas dinner invite
Ashley Fagan’s offer to open her doors to anybody who wants a Christmas dinner in…
Tow truck driver injured while working on Trans Canada Highway should be call to action, says friend
John Brown was on the Trans-Canada Highway, near the Malakwa Market, getting ready to winch…
Looking for a forever home: Penticton’s pet of the week
Kricket was taken into the Penticton shelter after being left behind by his owner. His…
Bull Mountain selling off old ski rental equipment today
If you're looking for something to do, Bull Mountain Adventure park may be the right…
Kamloops family lights the way to goodwill
When 13-year-old Cassie McNutt prompted her parents to hold a homeless winter clothing drive there’s…
Kelowna’s Canoe Coffee Roaster has 10 days to change name, US company threatens lawsuit
A popular Kelowna coffee roaster is being forced to change its name as a "multi-billion-dollar"…