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How billions for middle income housing in Kamloops, Okanagan may help those in need
From the City of Kelowna to the federal government, the flavour of the day for…
UPDATE: Criminal negligence charges being considered in fatal Kelowna crane collapse
More than two years after a tower crane collapse in downtown Kelowna killed five worker,…
Shuswap-based petition for BC Wildfire reforms presented to premier
Following a devastating fire season for the Shuswap region, a petition calling for major changes…
Outdoor skating season comes to an end at Kelowna’s Stuart Park
Today is the last day to enjoy the outdoor skating rink at Stuart Park in…
Central Okanagan residents want curbside food waste collection
A simple system for collecting food waste in yard waste bins in the Central Okanagan…
Warm week ahead in Kamloops and the Okanagan
Temperatures could reach double digits this week in Kamloops and almost as warm in the…
Judge locks bank accounts of Okanagan business owner, suspected drug supplier
An Okanagan man suspected of using his car dealership and mortgages to hide drug money…
Lack of housing main driver of homelessness in Kamloops, Okanagan and U.S.A.
It’s easy to point to drug policies, addiction and mental health as the main drivers…
Big White residents at ‘breaking point’ in fight with Kootenay Boundary regional district
The $100 million worth of construction at Big White mountain this past year was done…
Kamloops hotels fared better than the Okanagan’s in 2023
Two consecutive years of high occupancy are triggering interest in building more hotels in Kamloops.…
B.C. Conservatives announce real estate agent as candidate for Kelowna Centre riding
The Conservative Party of BC has announced its candidate for Kelowna Centre. Kristina Loewen is…
COSAR saves side-by-side riders from a gully near Peachland
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue saved six side-by-side riders from a gully near Peachland last…
Importing grapes may save the Okanagan wine industry
Okanagan grape growers and winery owners – who are often the same people – are…
Hatchet man, trickster or valued peacekeeper in Kamloops? Will the real Chief Lolo please stand up
Jean Baptistes Lolo, aka St. Paul, is a mysterious character in the early history of…
Kelowna homeless non-profit bouncing back after government grant expired
A Kelowna non-profit group that works with homeless people in the community is one of…
Grants to help with growth in Okanagan, Kamloops spent on score clock, skating rinks and signs
It’s been almost a year since the BC government handed $1 billion to municipalities to…
Growing grapes in Okanagan is ‘like Russian roulette’ these days: winemaker
It’s clear that the 2024 wine grape crop has been destroyed by cold weather throughout…
Kelowna working to balance housing needs with heritage conservation
New provincial legislation requires four or six units to be permitted on residential lots. But…
Murder investigation leads to charges and an arrest in Kelowna
The Vancouver Police Department arrested a murder suspect in Kelowna on Friday. Police arrested and…
Newly announced federal funding won’t prevent the spread of invasive mussels in BC
The government’s new funding announcement does not go far enough to protect BC from invasive…
Three Peachland community groups get a new home
Peachland Historic School is going to be the home of a new umbrella organization dedicated…
Kelowna’s new tiny homes for homeless people unveiled
Sixty tiny homes for homeless people were unveiled on Crowley Avenue today, nearby Kelowna’s Rail…
Free kids’ meals at A&Ws in Okanagan and Kamloops on Family Day
To celebrate Family Day in BC participating A&W restaurants are giving away free kids' meals.…
Can’t remember if you’re vaccinated for measles? Interior Health says you should find out
Getting a measles vaccine can't be a last minute decision for anyone wanting to travel…