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UPDATE: Woman missing near Peachland for more than a week found

UPDATE: 6:44 A.M., JUNE 19, 2015 RCMP say Kara Stoyanowski has been found alive. More details are expected later today. 2:32 p.m., June 15, 2015 WEST KELOWNA – Still no sign of a Winnipeg woman missing in the wilderness west of Peachland for almost a week. RCMP are hoping there is someone who knows something...

Be prepared for emergency wildfire evacuations

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With an unusually dry and hot summer forecast for the Thompson-Okanagan this summer, regional districts are urging residents to get prepared in case emergency evacuations become necessary. Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre spokesperson Bruce Smith says the best time to make an emergency plan is long before something happens. He recommends residents understand...

Here’s what a Vernon man said to Christy Clark about invasive mussels

“IS B.C. NOT WORTH IT TO YOU?” THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - A frustrated Vernon man has sent an open letter to Premier Christy Clark about invasive mussels, and he didn’t hold back. Brynne Morrice, a filmmaker who recently debuted a short documentary about the imminent threat of zebra and quagga mussels, is calling on the province to...

Give wheelchair rugby a try at Kelowna KOs Roll n’ Bowl fundraiser this weekend

KELOWNA – It’s fun, safe and it benefits a worthy cause. And it might just give you a new appreciation for what many Kelowna residents live with every day. The Kelowna KOs wheelchair rugby team are holding a fundraiser this weekend where kids and adults can try out their sport while raising money for the...

BREAKING NEWS: Surprise twist in Snelson manslaughter trial

KAMLOOPS - Evidence in the Neil Snelson manslaughter trial came to an abrupt end yesterday when the defence called no evidence, essentially ending that portion of the trial. The Crown completed its case Thursday, June 11 after a week-and-a-half and Snelson’s lawyer, Richard Fowler, opted not to put his client, or anyone else, on the...

Naked Kelowna cyclists plan to ride with respect

KELOWNA - Responding to rumours of possible interference in their event, and concerns about conflict with the Fat Cat Children’s Festival, organizers of Nake Bike Ride Kelowna say they will respond with civil obedience. “If police or bylaw were to show up, if they demand we cover up, we will comply. We’re not there to...