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More than 1,000 new B.C. COVID cases over the weekend; 587 in Interior Health
The Interior Health region had 587 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, more than…
‘Get out and breathe deep’: Heat and smoke forecast to return this week in Thompson-Okanagan
Instead of the typical warnings about heat and smoke, Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Lundquist had…
Early 2nd doses of COVID vaccine now being offered outside Central Okanagan hotspot
About 170,000 B.C. residents will soon be getting notified that they are now eligible for…
Bunnies abandoned in downtown Kelowna under care of Okanagan rabbit sanctuary
The founder of an Okanagan bunny sanctuary is again taking in a pair of abandoned…
Expect changes in Thompson and Okanagan ridings before the next provincial election
While there’s talk about a federal election this fall and it’s less than a year…
‘Worst-case nightmare’: Multiple homes, structures lost to White Rock Lake wildfire
A man who lives on the westside of Okanagan Lake has lost almost everything to…
Kelowna woman fundraising for animals evacuated due to wildfires in dire need of food
A Kelowna woman is raising funds and collecting donations for animals that have been displaced…
Cooler temperatures, showers not expected to last in Thompson Okanagan
Thompson Okanagan residents may be enjoying some precipitation and cooler temperatures but that will soon…
UPDATE: Rock debris on Highway 97 cleared near Peachland
Rocks that affected Highway 97 traffic this morning have now been cleared from the road.…
The unexpected consequences of leaving sprinklers running while evacuated
While it may be tempting to put a sprinkler on the roof or lawns before…
Kelowna man earns bronze in 2021 CrossFit Games
A Kelowna athlete wants to earn the title of fittest man on earth. Brent Fikowski,…
Peachland mayor wants censured councillor to resign
As far as Peachland Mayor Cindy Fortin is concerned, a confrontation between Peachland Coun. Pete…
West Kelowna vet again offering safe haven for displaced pets
It’s the 10th summer of Dr. Oz rescuing animals at the Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital…
Dog rescued by search and rescue crews after being abandoned during White Rock Lake wildfire evacuation
A dog that was thrown out of a vehicle last night during an evacuation along…
Canada attaches label to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine warning of Bell’s palsy risk
Health Canada has updated product information on the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine label to contain information…
Central Okanagan residents evacuated due to wildfire may return home briefly this afternoon
The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre is allowing residents to briefly return home this afternoon…
UPDATE: Wildfire near Peachland now being held
A wildfire burning to the northwest of Peachland is now being held, according to the…
You need to earn $130,000-$190,000 to afford a home in Kamloops or Okanagan
The cost of buying a home in Canada continues to grow more and more out…
Drought is forcing Kelowna to threaten fines for watering lawns on off days
As the drought deepens in the Okanagan, the City of Kelowna has announced it could…
275 of 464 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. are in the Interior Health region
The torrid pace of COVID-19 infections in the Interior Health region continues to grow daily.…
Bars and nightclubs hardest hit by new COVID restrictions in the Central Okanagan
A number of new health orders are being imposed on the Central Okanagan as 56…
Evacuation orders in effect for Central Okanagan properties due to White Rock Lake wildfire
The Central Okanagan Regional District has issued evacuation orders in the west electoral area due…
Multiple Okanagan businesses close temporarily due to potential COVID-19 exposures
Multiple Okanagan businesses have decided to temporarily close for the weekend due to potential COVID-19…
Wildfire near Highway 97C between West Kelowna and Peachland still classified as out of control
A wildfire burning to the north of Highway 97C is still classified as out of…