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Threatening phone call forces evacuation of Kelowna retirement home
KELOWNA – Police are investigating after a threatening phone call forced the evacuation of 170…
Man found not criminally responsible for killing his mother in Vernon to remain in psychiatric hospital
VERNON – The British Columbia Review Board has ruled a man from the Philippines —…
New building bylaw expected to add to construction costs in Penticton
PENTICTON – A new and modernized building bylaw will move on to another round of…
North Okanagan man launches needle buyback scheme from back of minivan
VERNON – Inspired by a similar initiative in Kamloops, a Spallumcheen resident has launched a…
$6,000 worth of oil, diesel stolen from Cherryville business
CHERRYVILLE – Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP are appealing for information after $6,000 worth of diesel and…
Vernon man who killed, dismembered friend loses bid for absolute discharge
CONTENT ADVISORY VERNON – A schizophrenic Vernon man, who was found not criminally responsible for…
Enderby man killed after pick-up truck hits hydro pole
ENDERBY – An Enderby man died after his pick-up truck veered off the road and…
Jason Cox announces candidacy for Penticton city council
PENTICTON – A Penticton business owner plans to officially announce his intention to run for…
Kamloops to host Canada 55-plus games in 2020
KAMLOOPS – The Tournament Capital beat Calgary, Whitehorse and Fort McMurray in the bid to…
Owner of puppies rescued by B.C. Wildfire crew says they weren’t lost
VERNON – The owner of the five puppies rescued by B.C. Wildfire firefighters on the…
Kamloops grocer sweetens Overlanders Day cancellation
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops grocer who was supplying pies for a pie-eating contest has donated…
Vernon airport traffic down 70 per cent thanks to wildfire smoke
VERNON – Wildfire smoke is having a big impact on traffic at the Vernon airport.…
VIDEO: Former mayoral candidate still helping Kamloops on the sidelines
KAMLOOPS – A video is circulating on social media of a 2014 mayoral candidat picking…
Harlem Globetrotters tour to stop in Okanagan
KELOWNA – The clowns of the hardwood bring their family-friendly entertainment to the Okanagan this…
Smoky conditions forecast to slowly improve in Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – Oppressively smoky skies put a damper on summer in the Okanagan over the…
Some activities to get you out of the wildfire smoke in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Are you bothered by the wildfire smoke lingering over the city? Tourism Kamloops…
Smoky conditions in Kamloops expected to improve this week
KAMLOOPS – Oppressively smoky skies put a damper on summer in Kamloops over the weekend.…
Snowy Mountain wildfire near Keremeos flares up
PENTICTON – The Snowy Mountain wildfire burning near Keremeos caused some anxious moments for residents…
VIDEO: Art exhibit maps out women’s perceptions of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A survey of around 800 women in Kamloops has become a cultural mapping…
B.C. Wildfire crew rescues lost puppies near Monashee Fire Complex
VERNON – Five adorable puppies were found on the side of the road by a…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – Fred came to the Penticton SPCA a stray. He was found in June…
Looking for a forever home; Kamloops SPCA pet of the week
KAMLOOPS – Sassy has been through a few homes in her life. She is a…
Kelowna airport cancellations wildfire related
KELOWNA – Several departures out of the Kelowna International Airport are cancelled today. The YLW…
Evacuation alert rescinded for Gottfriedsen Mountain wildfire
The wildfire no longer threatens life and properties in the area. Yesterday afternoon the Thompson-Nicola…