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Showers expected before a return to sunny skies in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – Some showers and cooler temperatures are in the Okanagan forecast before sunny skies…
To prevent bicycle thefts, buy better locks – and use them properly
KELOWNA – Bicycle thefts are rampant in the Central Okanagan and getting worse. “It seems…
Central Okanagan Food Bank executive director moves on
KELOWNA – The Central Okanagan Community Food Bank is looking for a new executive director.…
Okanagan College alumni wins Vancouver Chocolate Challenge with ‘Beer and Pretzels’
PENTICTON – Okanagan College Pastry Arts alumna Jalayne Jones won first place last month at…
Some Safeway stores in Kamloops, Okanagan to close for rebranding as FreshCo
Three Safeway grocery stores in the Thompson-Okanagan will be closing and reopening as FreshCo stores.…
‘Anything can happen in Rutland’ says Kelowna man on trial for 2014 murder
KELOWNA – Anything can happen in Rutland. That’s the reason Steven Pirko offered Crown counsel…
Woman run over in a Kelowna domestic dispute might be the one charged
KELOWNA – In an unusual incident in Kelowna’s North End, a 55-year-old Kelowna woman was…
Silver Star and Sun Peaks offer combo deal
KELOWNA – All winter alpine season pass holders from Sun Peaks Resort and SilverStar Mountain…
‘We’re not hicks’: Okanagan film community struggles with perception problem
KELOWNA – If you build it, will they come? Matt Stewart doesn't think so. Stewart…
Dive into summer with these semi-secret Kelowna swim spots
KELOWNA – Summer is a busy time in the Okanagan — Kelowna is known for…
Central Okanagan school district tries to suss out future homeless population
KELOWNA – Grade 8 students may be given a questionnaire about how they feel about…
Electric scooters could be part of Kelowna’s bikesharing offerings
KELOWNA – While it’s called bikeshare, the City of Kelowna may end up with scooters…
Dance and learn at Okanagan Indigenous Music Festival this summer
WEST KELOWNA – Summertime means getting outside for live music and big celebrations. This July,…
Kelowna RCMP appeal for witnesses after crash sends K9 officer to hospital
KELOWNA – Kelowna RCMP are appealing for witnesses who may have seen a serious collision…
‘I was dope sick’: Pirko admits to going through withdrawal during police questioning
KELOWNA – In Steven Pirko's own words, he was "dope sick" when police questioned him…
Local vet comes to the rescue of injured cat at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission
KELOWNA – Dr. Oz from Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital donated medication and boarding to treat…
Kelowna police officer rushed to hospital after ‘serious’ crash
KELOWNA – An RCMP officer is in hospital tonight after a "serious" collision with a…
Residents in Kelowna, Kamloops invited to share views on workers’ compensation
The B.C. government is inviting the public to give feedback on the workers’ compensation system…
UPDATE: Kelowna man was protecting friend when he fatally swung hammer
KELOWNA – When Steven Pirko fatally swung his hammer into Chris Ausman's head, he didn't…
Kelowna RCMP looking for help to identify suspect in Mission Creek assault
KELOWNA – Kelowna RCMP have released a composite sketch of the unknown suspect in connection…
West Kelowna man stabbed trying to get stolen cell phone back
WEST KELOWNA – A West Kelowna man trying to track down his cellphone early Sunday…
UPDATE: Truck fire on Okanagan Connector
WEST KELOWNA – A truck was engulfed in flames on the Okanagan Connector near West…
Gun fired, officer nearly struck by truck as West Kelowna suspect flees police
WEST KELOWNA – West Kelowna police are searching for a wanted man after he nearly…
Okanagan women score spots in Maxim covergirl contest semi-finals
OKANAGAN – Two Okanagan women have made it to the next stage of a contest…