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South Okanagan animal rescue connects aging cats with lonely seniors
An animal rescue is pairing up older cats with older humans to help with loneliness…
UPDATE: Hundreds gather for trucker protest against pandemic mandates in Okanagan
Hundreds of Okanagan residents are protesting COVID-19 restrictions as part of a trucker convoy driving…
Okanagan Sikh Temple and Cultural Society launching mental health initiative
The Okanagan Sikh Temple and Cultural Society is launching a mental health and addiction recovery…
First person to finish two-pound burger at Oliver restaurant gets to name it
The Ye Olde Welcome Inn in Oliver added a two-pound beef burger to its menu,…
Wandering wild horses causing concerns for drivers in South Okanagan
Wild horses spotted on Highway 97 in the South Okanagan this winter are making many…
Taste of nostalgia taking over Okanagan with farm-to-table relish
An Okanagan-produced relish is giving consumers a taste of nostalgia while raising awareness for Métis…
Kelowna truck accessories company declines Dragons’ Den offer; expands company with natural growth
A Kelowna manufacturing business that started in a garage is exploding in popularity, partially thanks…
iN PHOTOS: Recent freeze-thaw brings the potholes out in January
After the Okanagan went through a harsh cold spell, the thawing temperatures that arrived this…
Icy roads, blocked catch basins causing concern in Okanagan
Pooling water and icy roads are the latest concern amid an extra cold and snowy…
B.C. community bat program calling on Okanagan residents for help
Bat researchers are asking for the public’s assistance in reporting sick or dead bats in…
Betty White’s birthday may be fundraising boost for Okanagan, Kamloops animal shelters
Animal shelters in Kamloops and the Okanagan are hoping the international Betty White Challenge will…
Special weather statements call for heavy snowfall tonight in Kamloops, Okanagan
Predictions of heavy snowfall has led Environment Canada to issue several special weather statements throughout…
Trails B.C. project bringing inclusivity to syilx youth
Trails B.C. is strengthening the relationship between syilx youth, elders, and the land through the…
Nine homicides in Kamloops, Okanagan in 2021; most remain unsolved
2021 will be remembered for many reasons, but for dozens of Kamloops and Okanagan families,…
Some Okanagan New Year’s polar bear swims return
New Year's Day polar bear swims were left out in the cold due to public…
How to keep your pet safe, healthy in frigid winter weather
Unsure how to keep your four-legged furry friend safe and warm during frigid weather? The…
Select New Year’s Eve celebrations still a go throughout Thompson-Okanagan
If you are hoping to celebrate the new year by attending a major event like…
Colour added to frozen waterfall along South Okanagan highway
Motorists travelling through the South Okanagan get to enjoy a colourful treat every winter thanks…
Lotto players won $225.9M in Thompson, Nicola, Okanagan in 2021
Lottery players in the Thompson, Nicola and Okanagan won more than a quarter of the…
Extreme cold forces some lift closures at Kamloops, Okanagan ski resorts
The extreme weather has taken its toll on the region's ski resorts forcing some lifts…
iN VIDEO: Watch waterspouts floating over Okanagan lake
Waterspouts were spotted in several places on Okanagan Lake on Monday morning and luckily several…
B.C. singer-songwriter hitting road to Kamloops, Okanagan in new year
A musician from the B.C. folk-rock trio Lion Bear Fox is planning on coming out…
Why these Okanagan cafes are creating unique hot chocolates
The first annual Okanagan Hot Chocolate Festival is giving hot chocolate lovers an opportunity to…
Here’s some of the best spots to ice fish in the Thompson-Okanagan
The winter fishing community is hopeful for a quick start to the season in the…