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Billions of dollars in construction projects proposed for the Thompson-Okanagan
From highway bridges and hydroelectric projects to massive housing developments, there are 39 major projects…
‘It’s a big deal’: B.C. conservation officers on alert after invasive mussels found in pet store aquarium
The B.C. government has spent millions of dollars since 2015 to keep lakes free of…
Two Kelowna 10-year-olds chased by men in separate incidents
Two young children had to run away from what appears to be two different men…
Kelowna RCMP ask for help to identify attempted robbery suspect
The Kelowna RCMP is asking for the public's assistance to identify a suspect who allegedly…
Only 65% of staff at Kelowna long-term care facility with COVID-19 outbreak took vaccine
A Kelowna long-term care facility grappling with a COVID-19 outbreak had a relatively low buy-in…
Backcountry skier rescues himself at Big White
A major search effort was called off last night, March 8, after a backcountry skier…
10 badass women of the Thompson-Okanagan for International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day, designed to bring awareness to women’s equality so no better…
March 17 will be a year since most families saw loved ones in long term care
Brenda Brophy and the dozens of people in her Facebook support group don’t want to…
Central Okanagan schools see spike in potential COVID-19 exposures
Central Okanagan schools went two weeks without any potential COVID-19 exposures but that winning streak…
First of two COVID-19 outbreaks at Kelowna General Hospital declared over
The COVID-19 outbreak in unit 4B at Kelowna General Hospital has now been declared over.…
12 test positive for COVID-19 at Cottonwoods Care Centre in Kelowna
A Kelowna long-term care facility that had 82 per cent of its population immunized against…
History of Kelowna Courier building being preserved as new life takes root
It may look a bit rough at the moment, but the old Kelowna Courier building…
Hotels and Airbnb rentals fared better in Kelowna than Kamloops throughout COVID-19
While the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the accommodation industry, Kelowna was not…
Artists and venues plan for ease of COVID-19 restrictions
COVID-19 restrictions may be putting an end to all social gatherings and events right now,…
BIDDING WARS: Thompson-Okanagan homes selling well above listing prices
One Kamloops home recently sold for $215,000 over the asking price. Two lower-priced houses sold…
Kelowna’s social history retained in a ferry Captain’s old stories
One ferry captain’s observations of the good, the bad and the ugly in the Central…
Kill a City of Kelowna tree and face hefty fines
With some trees in Kelowna being valued as high as $40,000 the city is looking…
Second COVID-19 outbreak at a Kelowna General Hospital unit
Another COVID-19 outbreak was declared today, March 6, at Kelowna General Hospital. As of Saturday…
New residences at Okanagan College will bring relief for students facing housing crunch
The province has gas announced new affordable student housing for Okanagan College campuses, something a…
Kelowna may close community policing office in Lower Mission; expand service in Rutland
The City of Kelowna has run community police offices in the Rutland and Lower Mission…
Flags flying at half mast following death of longtime Kelowna school trustee Rolli Cacchioni
After 54 years with the Central Okanagan school district, first as a teacher and last…
Pilot project could help people with diverse abilities enjoy Kelowna’s Knox Mountain
A joint effort called Adaptive Equipment wants to set up a rental outlet at the…
Interior Health, City of Kelowna appear headed for a parking showdown
Interior Health has backed away from plans for a staff parkade next to Kelowna General…
‘Huge need’ remains for childcare in the Central Okanagan
With the recent announcement of new childcare spaces across the province, the executive director of…