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Expect two-man race for mayor of Vernon to be hotly contested
Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming is facing a tough challenge for re-election from two-term councillor Scott…
Crowded field for city council spots in Kelowna as nominations close
While the race for mayor tends to get all the headlines in a municipal election…
Experienced people running to replace Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian
In the five-person field of candidates to become the new mayor of Kamloops, four have…
iN PHOTOS: Incredible wildlife photos chosen out of hundreds in B.C. SPCA contest
The B.C. SPCA annual amateur wildlife photography contest winners have been announced for this year,…
Kelowna Mayor launches re-election campaign with attack on main rival
It was no surprise to anyone that Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran announced yesterday, Sept. 8,…
Uber trying again for approval to operate in Kelowna and rest of B.C. Interior
Uber hopes to launch its ride hailing service in Kelowna and Victoria in time for…
Revelry warming up a new music venue for downtown Kelowna
A major new musical entertainment centre is preparing to open in downtown Kelowna. Revelry Food…
Plans to build highrise hotel on downtown Kelowna waterfront moving ahead
It’s been a long time coming but Westcorp is moving ahead with its proposed 33-storey…
Thief caught after second trip to same Kelowna neighbourhood
A 37-year-old Edmonton man, suspected of breaking into at least one Kelowna home, was caught…
Warm sunny weekend in store for Okanagan and Kamloops
While the sun’s heat has faded since the glory days of summer, it’s still going…
Free transit in Kelowna starts today as labour dispute continues
Kelowna transit riders can take advantage of free service starting today. Drivers are refusing to…
Kelowna mayoral candidate challenges city Facebook ads featuring Basran
The candidate challenging Kelowna's incumbent mayor is questioning whether it's appropriate for taxpayer-funded social media…
Campfire sparks grass fire in Kelowna
A grass fire could have become much worse last night in Kelowna, and the suspected…
Suspicious fire at Kelowna Curling Club
Two fire engines headed to the Kelowna Curling Club early this morning after the fire…
Jack Creek wildfire puts residents near Peachland on evacuation alert
A wildfire overlooking the Okanagan Connector has triggered an evacuation alert for 17 properties along…
iN PHOTOS: At $7M this could be most expensive house ever sold in Peachland
Despite a real estate market that has cooled off considerably this year after a wild…
Home prices dropping in Kamloops but rising in parts of the Okanagan
High interest rates have driven down housing prices across Canada including the southern Interior. Kamloops…
Kelowna edges out Kamloops for first complex care homes in B.C. Interior
Even though Kamloops seemed a shoe-in the get the first complex care housing in the…
School bus driver caught speeding in Kelowna school zone
The driver of a school bus with children onboard was caught going over the speed…
Mobile home heavily damaged by fire in Kelowna
Kelowna firefighters were called to a fire in a mobile home in the 4300 block…
Boat bursts into flames in Kelowna after engine wouldn’t shut off
A Formula 400SS boat caught fire on the shore Okanagan Lake in Kelowna this morning.…
Prolific shoplifter nabbed in West Kelowna after stealing for months
A “proactive” patrol by West Kelowna RCMP netted them a shoplifter who was high on…
‘Bike valets’ might be the missing piece for Kamloops, Okanagan cyclists
Fear of bike theft is clearly a deterrent for many people who want to cycle…
Lake Country making life difficult and expensive for two of its wineries
There are plenty of wineries in Lake Country but at least two are engaged in…