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Man lost exploring backcountry near Kelowna rescued by helicopter
A man got stranded while exploring the backcountry near Kelowna in his truck. Air Services…
Big White voted best snowboarding mountain in Canada
An Okanagan ski resort has been named the best for snowboarding in Canada by an…
Not enough tiny homes for Kelowna’s homeless population this winter
Kelowna is expecting 120 tiny homes, or “sleeper units” in mid-December, ready to be installed…
Exchange student acquitted of Kelowna sexual assault
CONTENT ADVISORY A BC judge has found an international high school staying in Kelowna not…
How a Kelowna artist’s comic strip became a study for linguists around the world
A Kelowna artist, who created an online comic strip just over a year ago, has…
Four Okanagan diners make national top 100 list
Four Okanagan restaurants made OpenTable Canada’s Top 100 Restaurants list this year, three in Kelowna…
Police go undercover to arrest serial shoplifter in Kelowna
Kelowna RCMP went undercover to catch a serial shoplifter earlier this month. Officer put on…
Cops use Narcan to save a life in downtown Kelowna
A pair of officers patrolling downtown Kelowna were in the right place at the right…
Bitter reality of the sugar shortage for Okanagan businesses
As the Rogers Sugar refinery strike in Vancouver continues into is seventh week, the future…
Ministry of Education invested $176.85M in Central Okanagan, but still relies on portables
With a fast growing student population, comes a growing pressure on the Central Okanagan School…
iN VIDEO: Pregnant dachshunds rescued from Okanagan breeder have had their puppies
Almost all of thirty dachshunds rescued from breeder in the Okanagan will be in their…
iN PHOTOS: Fanatics of all genres swarmed Kelowna Comic-Con this weekend
Fans of all genres spilled out of Rutland Centennial Hall for Kelowna Comic-Con yesterday. This…
Kelowna clothing brand on a mental wellness mission
A Kelowna-based clothing brand has made helping people open up about mental health its mission.…
iN PHOTOS: Light pollution makes Okanagan stargazing more difficult but new tech is helping
The Okanagan has a reputation as a mecca for amateur astronomers, but the hobby has…
Not into skiing? Try these other outdoor Thompson-Okanagan winter activities
With winter fast approaching and the days getting shorter, some fun in the snow might…
Students are swapping test tubes for animal hides in West Kelowna
Mount Boucherie High School in West Kelowna has added a new and unusual science course…
Kelowna asking for public’s opinion of proposed changes to short-term rental zoning
Kelowna city council is asking for the public’s opinion on proposed changes to the short-term…
Connector partially closed near West Kelowna due to large truck fire
Highway 97C eastbound lanes are closed near West Kelowna due to a commercial truck fire.…
Short-term rental restrictions panned by Okanagan resort property owner
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since this story was published, we have learned new information that changes this…
How to become a Christmas Elf to help families in Okanagan and Shuswap
Volunteer Christmas elves across the Okanagan are working to provide for families and individuals who…
‘The Walking Dead’s’ Abraham taking selfies with fans at Kelowna ComiCon
A star from the hit AMC series The Walking Dead will be in Kelowna this…
No charges for RCMP officer after suspect injured by police dog in Penticton
A suspect in a stolen vehicle investigation was left with gashes on his face and…
Central Okanagan among top users of portable classrooms
The Central Okanagan uses more portable classrooms per student than every other school district within…
Capitalizing on a trend, Kelowna’s first sober bar prepares to open
Two local Kelowna businesses are collaborating to launch SOBAR, the city’s first zero proof wine…