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Weather always a wildcard for Big White but downpour in December disastrous
While weather in the Okanagan is often unpredictable, the rain that hit Big White Ski…
Trumpeter swan rescued in North Okanagan had yet to migrate south
The trumpeter swan can be seen throughout the Okanagan. With its striking black and white…
Ski resorts in Thompson-Okanagan struggle to open thanks to lack of snow
Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna is opening tomorrow but it will be a very…
Snow expected in Kamloops and the Okanagan this weekend
There may be a little bit of sunshine this week in Kamloops and the Okanagan…
Workers in downtown Kelowna building forced out as UBCO digs deeper
Damage to a fourth building near the construction site of UBC Okanagan’s new downtown Kelowna…
Real estate market hammered in Kamloops, Okanagan as prices fall below $1M
For most of the last two years the benchmark sale price for single-family homes in…
Image of raging West Kelowna wildfire makes Time magazine’s top 100 photos of 2023
A photojournalist's image of the raging McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna this summer is…
West Kelowna wants to continue building despite legacy cost overruns
West Kelowna has a sad history of cost escalations when it comes to big building…
All drought records for Kelowna, Kamloops set to be broken this year
As of the end of November, this has been the driest year on record in…
Thompson-Okanagan councils need to sharpen pencils on ‘unjustified’ tax hikes: CTF
Preliminary budget numbers for many Thompson-Okanagan towns and cities are showing huge tax increases while…
Esthetician takes Kelowna dentist to court
An esthetician who once worked at a Kelowna dental clinic is claiming she went months…
Kelowna fifth most generous community in Canada: GoFundMe
Kelowna is the fifth most generous community in Canada on the popular donation site GoFundMe.…
UPDATE: Missing Kelowna man located
UPDATE: Dec. 6, 2023 RCMP are no longer searching for a missing 49-year-old Kelowna man.…
Freezing rain, winter storm warnings for BC Interior mountain passes
A freezing rain warning was issued early this morning for the Okanagan Connecter and a…
Big White Ski Resort pushes back opening day, again
It’s the latest opening day Big White Ski Resort has seen in a years and…
Newcomers to Okanagan shocked by Canada’s tipping culture
Gas stations and corner stores in Kamloops and across the Okanagan are starting to cash…
Atmospheric river triggers rain and snow warnings for travelers
Light snow late this morning, Dec. 4, is forecast to turn to rain tonight and…
A ‘Canadian story on a local basis’: the importance of Kelowna CN Rail Station
Railways define Canada’s history and, of course, were a driving force for British Columbia to…
Stuff to do indoors this winter in the Thompson-Okanagan
Snow and freezing temperatures aren’t for everyone. Luckily, there’s a range of activities to take…
How a swordsman is keeping historic martial arts alive in the Okanagan
If you are looking for a new hobby, workout, or historic education, you could pick…
$31M from feds will do little to deal with Kelowna’s housing affordability crisis
As the first BC city to get money out of the federal Housing Accelerator Fund,…
Holiday markets in full swing in downtown Kelowna today
Two big holiday markets are bustling today, Dec. 2., in downtown Kelowna. Hundreds flocked downtown…
Lake Okanagan Resort condo owners also face uncertain future
The destruction of Lake Okanagan Resort means more than just the loss of vacation weeks…
iN MAPS: The best festive holiday lights to view in Kelowna
'Tis the season to be jolly and go for a tour around the community to…