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New true crime book focuses on tragic story folded into Westbank’s history
It’s been 38 years this month since three generations of the Johnson and Bentley families…
Firefighter has truck stolen while battling Penticton’s Christie Mountain wildfire
When Connor Callaghan was deployed by BC Wildfire to Christie Mountain Tuesday, he was among…
Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills are the latest to require masks in-store
Another business is adding an extra layer of COVID-19 protection to its operations. Starting Saturday,…
B.C. Government embraces Seth Rogen’s stance, leaves out weed remark
The B.C. Government is using the wise words of Seth Rogen to encourage young people…
Smoky skies to linger in the South Okanagan
Smoke is expected to remain in the South Okanagan for the next 24 to 48…
The Kelowna city staffers who took home the most money last year
It seems that, whenever there’s a complaint about something the City of Kelowna does, it’s…
New restaurant AT 509 making its debut in downtown Kelowna
There's a new restaurant coming to downtown Kelowna, and you'll never forget where to find…
High bacteria levels prompts swimming advisory for Kelowna’s Strathcona beach
Residents and tourists are being warned that swimming at a Kelowna beach could possibly result…
90 new COVID-19 cases in B.C. in one day, including 6 in the Interior
There were 90 new COVID-19 cases in B.C. in the last 24 hours, including six…
Built-up dryer lint caused fire in Kelowna strip mall
Kelowna firefighters took down a fire in a strip mall this afternoon that started from…
Central Okanagan firefighters lending their support to Penticton
Central Okanagan firefighters will be among a large contingent of firefighters from around the province…
People violating COVID-19 rules are now subject to $2,000 fines
Tough new penalties and fines of up to $2,000 were imposed today, Aug. 21, that…
19 wildfires now burning in Kamloops Fire Centre, may see more this weekend
The B.C. Wildfire Service is reporting 19 wildfires in the Kamloops Fire Centre, and may…
UPDATE: Missing Lake Country man located
A man reported missing in West Kelowna has been found safe. The man, whose personal…
Kelowna RCMP welcomes new canine recruit to the team
Kelowna police are welcoming a new four legged recruit on their team, an 11-week-old German…
Keeping out of each other’s faces is the best way to avoid the spread of COVID-19
Keeping two metres apart is recommended for safe-distancing to prevent COVID-19 but preventing close face-to-face…
Interior Health moving patients out of Penticton hospital as wildfire precaution
Residents of a Penticton care home and the city’s hospital are being shipped out of…
None of B.C.’s 80 new COVID-19 cases are in the Interior Health region
New COVID-19 cases continue to rise with 80 in the last 24 hours across the…
West Kelowna vet offers free services for South Okanagan evacuees
With the Christie Mountain wildfire forcing South Okanagan residents to leave their homes, West Kelowna’s…
Summerland seniors home will continue to be administered by interior Health into next year
Interior Health took over the administration of the Summerland Seniors Village in February of this…
Smoky skies persist in South Okanagan
Environment Canada continues to warn South Okanagan residents about wildfire smoke today. A special weather…
Students could be paid compensation after thousands of B.C. high school exam marks were messed up
The Ministry of Education has agreed to apologize to students after 18,741 Grade 12 final…
Okanagan Lake’s ‘full pool’ target hasn’t changed for decades, but maybe it should
Ongoing concerns about Okanagan Lake flooding has sparked the District of Peachland to suggest the…
iN PHOTOS: Check out these climbing spots around the Okanagan
While rock climbing has long been a popular pastime, many enthusiasts may not realize how…