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Why we remember: The Afghan War and the soldiers from the Okanagan, Kamloops who fought
— This story was originally published in November, 2020 More than 100 soldiers from Kamloops…
Remembering unlikely war hero George McLean, his battle at Vimy Ridge and his infamous roots
Vernon resident and Okanagan Indian Band member Freda McLean never knew her grandfather but thinks…
The ghost of former premier W.A.C. Bennett may be haunting his old Kelowna home
The grandson of former premier W.A.C. Bennett believes his spirit may still be found in…
How Kelowna’s Okanagan Lake bridge stays afloat
We know that the William R. Bennett Bridge across Okanagan Lake has to float —…
COVID-19 exposure at West Kelowna elementary school
There's been a confirmed COVID-19 case at Rose Valley Elementary school, school officials announced today, …
New vegan market opens in West Kelowna
West Kelowna now has a completely vegan-friendly market open at a permanent location. Jennifer Laforge…
Online fundraisers started for family of Lake Country firefighter who died
Following the sudden death of a well-known Lake Country firefighter, the community is rallying to…
Interpretive sites open along Okanagan Rail Trail
Three interpretive sites have been installed on the Okanagan Rail Trail. The construction for three…
Kelowna Remembrance Day ceremony cancelled
Kelowna’s Remembrance Day ceremony has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19. The legion had…
It’s not just COVID making life miserable for long term care residents
There has been such a focus of late on the declining health of residents isolated…
Kelowna’s new top cop offering new approach after past controversies
For everything from apparent acts of brutality to allegations of sexual assault, a dubious record…
Teenager struck walking on Highway 97 in West Kelowna
A teenager was transported to hospital with injuries just before 8 p.m. Oct. 31 after…
Slowly but surely Tolko’s Kelowna mill is coming down
Tolko Industries isn’t saying what the plans are for the Kelowna lumber mill that was…
Products you may not know are based in the Thompson Okanagan
From fresh salsa to bar codes, the Thompson Okanagan is full of products and innovations…
Why we remember: The Afghan War and the soldiers from the Okanagan, Kamloops who fought
More than 100 soldiers from Kamloops and the Okanagan were sent overseas to Afghanistan, a…
Cessna lands short of runway at Kelowna International Airport
A Cessna 172 training aircraft landed short of the Kelowna International Airport runway and in…
Kelowna police are reviewing video tape images of City Hall vandalism
While the City of Kelowna has numerous surveillance cameras in its parkades, and places like…
If B.C. managed the pandemic like other provinces, the Fraser Valley would have strictest restrictions
If B.C. handled its second wave of COVID-19 like Quebec, the Fraser Valley might be…
Man allegedly fights, flees with baseball bat from police through Kamloops neighbourhood
Witnesses reported seeing a large number of police officers in the North Shore area of…
Masks have been discussed since COVID-19 arrived: Here’s what you need to know
B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has strongly reccomended wearing masks in indoor public…
Where to find the best hot chocolate in Kamloops, Okanagan
It's getting colder out there, and it's right about time to start thinking about cuddling…
iN PHOTOS: Check out this spooky Halloween house in Kelowna
A Kelowna resident has gone all-out with Halloween decor again this year — so much…
Fraser Health’s second wave of COVID-19 is still cresting over the rest of B.C.
With B.C.’s COVID-19 case counts continuing to rise, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry went…
Thompson-Okanagan’s largest cities score high on Canadian list of crime rates
When it comes to crime, B.C. cities rank up there with some of the worst…