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Okanagan film industry brought almost $50 million to the region in 2020
Even though COVID-19 caused a slowdown in film production last year, the Okanagan Film Commission…
Man accused of second degree murder of wife in West Kelowna dies
A man accused of second degree murder in West Kelowna has died before his trial…
Driving with mismatched licence plates led to a big drug bust in Kamloops
Half a pound of hard drugs were seized and a 19-year-old man from Mission was…
UPDATED: Kelowna RCMP, Mayor warn against attending COVID-19 ‘mega rally’
Kelowna RCMP Supt. Kara Triance and Mayor Colin Basran are warning against the attendance of…
Baggie of drugs found in Kelowna hotel lobby leads cops to dealer
A 23-year-old man was arrested in Kelowna after a bag of what is believed to…
As temperatures plummet, Kelowna looking for more shelter space
Even though temperatures plummeted to at least -15C overnight in Kelowna, some people still chose…
More food trucks to rollout in Kelowna come spring
The City of Kelowna's throwing open bids for four new food truck locations as the…
Interior Health defends COVID-19 practices against nurses union criticism
Interior Health has issued a lengthy rebuttal to criticism from the B.C. Nurses Union, defending…
Popular Kelowna bowling alley and pub closed due to COVID-19 exposure
A popular Kelowna bowling alley and pub has temporarily shut down after a COVID-19 exposure.…
Fewer student suspensions in Central Okanagan last year part of downward trend
For the first time on record, no Central Okanagan students were given indefinite suspensions in…
Kelowna apparel maker stitches its future into iconic Canadian brand
If anyone has tapped into the sartorial zeitgeist of the COVID-19 era, it’s Markku Luopa. …
West Kelowna man hopes to start nano-brewery in his garage
Becoming a master brewer and opening a cool craft brew pub is something that doesn’t…
Thompson-Okanagan jobless rate improves
While the national and provincial unemployment rates climbed in January, the Thompson-Okanagan region improved. The…
Kelowna dad blogger selected as MS Read-a-Thon ambassador
A Kelowna blogger and dad to three kids with special needs has been selected as…
New restaurant opening at Greata Ranch
Greata Ranch will be offering new flavours this spring. At Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards, 19 Okanagan…
Here’s how highrises manage to stay upright on Kelowna’s silty soils
Much of downtown Kelowna, where dozens of highrises have either been built or are in…
Horses saved in Princeton area cruelty investigation get new lease on life
Two horses rescued as a part of cruelty investigation near Princeton at the end of…
Okanagan garden centres see new green thumbs sprouting everywhere
Melissa Smyk lightheartedly commented in a group of fellow green thumbs that she would be…
Former NHL star Jarome Iginla takes Kelowna coaching job
Former NHL star Jarome Iginla is moving to Kelowna this year to become the head…
Provincial ski hill plan to curb COVID-19 numbers to be unveiled
The province has announced it will unveil a specialized action plan to curb COVID-19 at…
Drug alerts issued for Kelowna, Kamloops and Penticton
Interior Health has issued alerts this week for drugs that contain benzodiazepines, fentanyl and other…
UPDATE: Coquihalla reopens following semi-truck incident south of Kamloops
The Coquihalla's southbound lanes have reopened after a semi-truck blocked them this morning. Kamloops resident…
Kelowna woman celebrates 102nd birthday from apartment window
Kelowna resident Elsie Chandler wasn’t expecting visitors for her 102nd birthday but received an “amazing”…
Calgary-based company acquires Okanagan wind turbine project
The ownership of Okanagan Wind, which has wind turbines at Pennask Summit and Sihish Creek,…