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Summerland father organizing underwater clean up of Antler’s Beach sand bags
PEACHLAND – A Summerland man is asking for help cleaning up hundreds of submerged sand…
Rain and cooler weather in the forecast for the Okanagan this weekend
OKANAGAN – This weekend may finally offer people a break from the hot and dry…
No toilets, shower from a hose: Former employee describes life in a West Kelowna fruit picker camp
WEST KELOWNA – A little community in West Kelowna is dealing with a big problem.…
B.C. Conservation hands out 19 wildfire act tickets over long weekend
People across the province are still not getting the message when it comes to being…
Some unexpected side-effects of a region mired in wildfire smoke
KAMLOOPS – In the Thompson-Okanagan, most of the impacts due to wildfire smoke like trouble…
Westbank First Nation care home showcases its high-quality healthcare in recent survey
WEST KELOWNA – A Westbank First Nation residential care home received the lowest possible risk…
First responders use naloxone on driver, passenger after cyclist struck in downtown Kelowna
KELOWNA – The driver and passenger of a vehicle that struck a cyclist and another…
iN PHOTOS: Okanagan wildlife is ready for their close-up, are you ready with your camera?
KELOWNA – The B.C. SPCA is holding its ninth annual Wildlife-In-Focus photography contest, and so…
West Kelowna Fire Rescue adding positions in response to extreme fire season
WEST KELOWNA – West Kelowna Fire Rescue is bolstering its service in the City and…
Water restrictions start in Kelowna as drought drags on
KELOWNA – With no end in sight for one of the driest, hottest summers on…
Kelowna chosen to host Federal Liberal Party summer caucus meeting
KELOWNA – An Okanagan city has been chosen as the location for this year’s Liberal…
Rescue deployed in West Kelowna for a partially sunken boat
WEST KELOWNA – West Kelowna Fire Rescue responded to a marina incident, there were no…
Looking for a forever home; Kelowna SPCA pet of the week
KELOWNA – Takoda, animal ID 436043, is friendly and looking for a home. Takoda, whose…
Cops are strapping on their lifejackets to combat drinking and boating this long weekend
THOMPSON OKANAGAN – People know that drinking and driving has deadly consequences, this extends to…
To catch an arsonist: How fire investigators find leads and deal with challenges
KELOWNA – This week’s Knox Mountain fire shows just how easy it is to start…
Kelowna company hoping beard product is a growing market
KELOWNA – Whether you like your facial hair neatly shaved, a bit stubbly, or in…
UPDATE: Fire crews make progress on Peachland fire
UPDATE: 2:55 p.m. Aug. 5 As of this afternoon, the small wildfire southwest of Peachland…
Central Okanagan flooding cost B.C. taxpayers $20 million
KELOWNA – The Province of B.C. has approved $20 million for Central Okanagan Emergency Operations…
Saturday BBQ held to raise awareness of homelessness struggles in the summer
KELOWNA – While people continue to enjoy summer activities, Kelowna’s Gospel Mission wants to remind…
Plenty to do in Kelowna for the long weekend
KELOWNA – Along with the highly anticipated Canada Day fireworks, there’s lots going on this…
City spends $11 million on new land acquisition
KELOWNA – The City of Kelowna has acquired 140 acres of land on Highway 97…
Illicit drug overdose deaths in the province continue to rise
The number of illicit drug overdose deaths in the province has had a sharp increase…
Imperial Optical forced to shut down after years of owner pretending to be an optician
WEST KELOWNA – The owner of a West Kelowna eye clinic has been misleading patients…
Westbank designer bringing First Nation-inspired fashion to Paris
KELOWNA – Jill Setah’s dream to share her passion for First Nation culture in the…