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PETA demands PetSmart stop animal sales after hamsters tortured in Kelowna
An international animal rights group is calling on a popular pet retailer to stop selling…
As B.C. continues to smash the pandemic curve, Dr. Bonnie Henry turns to overdose deaths
Interior Health has now gone 14 days without a new case of COVID-19, part of…
UBCO Zoom panel inspired by global anti-racism movements to be held today
UBC and UBC Okanagan are hosting a panel discussion today, June 11, sparked by anti-black…
COVID-19 taught retailers that online shopping is a key to their survival
When COVID-19 restrictions were introduced in B.C. in mid-March, retail sales quickly dropped to 25…
Eight-year legal battle to seize Kelowna Hells Angels clubhouse unsuccessful
After an eight-year legal battle, B.C.'s civil forfeiture office has been unsuccessful in seizing a…
RCMP seize fentanyl, luxury car and cash from Kelowna home
After executing a warrant last week, the Kelowna RCMP seized illegal drugs, money and vehicles…
Kelowna poet asks community to listen to one another, instead of dividing over BLM movement
A Societe Chiawa member believes to overcome issues in the past, and to deal with…
Even without COVID-19, Kelowna was off to its slowest start for new construction since 2014
It seems only natural to expect construction starts to be down all across the province…
Some Kelowna residents are spending their vacation budgets on pools
COVID-19 restrictions around the world are helping fuel a boom in swimming pool construction in…
Swoop suspends Kelowna flights for the summer
Calgary’s budget airline Swoop will not be flying in and out of Kelowna International Airport…
It’s been almost two weeks since a new COVID-19 case was reported in Interior Health
It's been almost two weeks since we've had a new case of COVID-19 in the…
Commercial drivers can start getting their road tests next week in B.C.
ICBC announced today, June 10, that road tests will begin for commercial drivers starting next…
Dr. Bonnie Henry has opened the door to allow NHL hockey in Vancouver this summer
B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has agreed to a modified COVID-19 quarantine plan…
Kelowna Legacy Group calls city council ‘irresponsible’ for awarding a contract for downtown development
Not only was Les Bellamy shocked to learn from iNFOnews.ca that an agreement had been…
Development of the former RCMP site in downtown Kelowna moving ahead with RISE
The City of Kelowna has chosen a local company, RISE Commercial Developments, to build on…
Film featuring Okanagan figure skaters wins Canadian Screen Award
A film featuring Okanagan figure skaters has won a Canadian Screen Award. Following the Team…
UPDATE: Highway 33 in Joe Rich remains closed after washout
A portion of Highway 33 remains closed for the second day after the road was…
Kelowna man wants help getting police to crack down on noisy motorbikes
When Kelowna city councillor Luke Stack mused out loud about noisy motorcycles during a discussion…
Huge spike in bear sightings reported in West Kelowna area
Conservation Officers have been ramping up their efforts to reduce human and bear interactions in…
Canadian comedian Rick Mercer to address UBCO’s graduating class
A beloved Canadian comedian and former host of The Rick Mercer Report will be offering…
Kelowna RCMP identify body discovered on shoreline, seek public help
Kelowna RCMP is publicly identifying a 39-year-old woman found dead on the shore of Okanagan…
YouTube video featuring West Kelowna wedding destination amasses more than 4.6 million views
A music video featuring a West Kelowna garden has gone viral, amassing more than 4…
Thompson Okanagan readers weigh in on RCMP body cameras
We asked and you answered. A majority of readers who took our recent poll believe…
Petition calls on federal government to take control of long term care homes
A Nanaimo group fighting for the rights of seniors has started a campaign to have…