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Okanagan’s newest library branch won’t require tax increase
The proposed $8 million West Kelowna library branch will come with no additional cost to…
The show goes on: Movie theatres reopen in Okanagan, Kamloops tonight
Movie theatres across B.C. are finally reopening their doors tonight for the first time since…
12th COVID-19 death at Kelowna long-term care home
While there have been no new cases of COVID-19 this month at a Kelowna care…
Latest COVID-19 outbreak at Kelowna General declared over
The latest outbreak at Kelowna General Hospital has been declared over by Interior Health. Two…
Thompson-Okanagan saw big influx of new residents as pandemic changed the world
The pandemic was hard on a lot of people, sending many into unemployment and shifting…
Kelowna robbery suspect sought
Kelowna Mounties are investigating a June 13 report of a robbery at a business in…
$128 million in prizes setting another Lotto Max record
Tonight's Lotto Max prize draw is breaking another record. Tonight’s Lotto Max draw has $128…
Kitten thrown from moving car in Kelowna; suffers significant injury
A kitten recently thrown from a moving vehicle in Kelowna suffered significant injuries but despite…
Kelowna haunted house builders pass torch to Vernon
One of Kelowna’s signature Halloween events has fallen under the weight of the pandemic but…
Long-time Kelowna radio personality David Larsen has died
On on-air tribute was held on Kelowna radio station K96.3 today, June 14, for long-time…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Okanagan
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Okanagan valley today. Environment Canada says…
Why you should expect fewer fresh morels this season
Fewer wildfires mean fewer fresh morel mushrooms for Okanagan residents. Scott Moran, a Kelowna forager…
Rocky start to Kelowna Costco development leads to special request
Costco has hit a bump in the road in its efforts to develop its new…
West Kelowna gravel pit pitched as ideal site for a homeless shelter
A Central Okanagan gravel pit is being eyed for the site of a homeless shelter.…
Kelowna restaurant survives by becoming cafe, farmer’s market
A Kelowna restaurant struggling with COVID-19 restrictions is pivoting its business model to become more…
Tiny rattlesnake in Vernon packs a punch; prompts a warning
Fairfield Animal Clinic posted a cute puppy picture this weekend with an important public warning.…
Scooter patrol to be unleashed on Kelowna
One of the companies providing e-scooter services to Kelowna is launching a patrol team aimed…
Kelowna air traffic control facing staff shortages as pandemic winds down
Concerns are being raised about operating hours at Kelowna International Airport’s air traffic services as…
Kelowna anti-vaccine martial arts studio location now ‘for lease’
A Kelowna martial arts academy locked out of its own studio for continuously defying public…
Kelowna mayor rails against populist politics
While public input is important, Kelowna’s Mayor Colin Basran spoke out strongly earlier this week…
3 Kelowna flights with possible COVID-19 exposures
Within the last two weeks, three Kelowna flights had possible COVID-19 exposures. Air Canada/Jazz flight…
Central Okanagan still leads for COVID-19 school exposures
The Central Okanagan continues to see the highest number of COVID-19 school exposures in the…
Kamloops firefighter who died during lake dive saluted to for his 26 years of dedication
A Kamloops firefighter who died during a recreational dive in Okanagan Lake was returned home.…
E-scooter rookies being ordered to slow down in Kelowna
A review of the shared e-scooter program in Kelowna shows a real need to train…