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No new pot shops in Okanagan Falls because ‘everybody wants to try it’
Until the dangers of marijuana are explored further, regional politicians don't want to see any…
Stink bugs are in abundance in the Okanagan this fall
Some Okanagan gardeners have been noticing more stink bugs around their homes this year. They…
Gas price soars in Vernon while rest of Okanagan and Kamloops stable
The price of gas has soared in Vernon. The price of a litre of regular…
Cougar attacks on dogs are, thankfully, ‘very rare’: Expert
Dog-owners in the Okanagan shouldn't be overly worried about cougars attacking their best friends, despite…
Man who filmed cougar-machete video has no regrets
The man who filmed the brutal death of a cougar that was attacking a golden…
No mask mandate for younger grades at Kamloops, Kelowna schools despite high rate of potential COVID exposures
Despite having more schools potentially exposed to COVID-19 than most other districts in B.C., the…
Politicians trying to nip new Okanagan Falls pot shops in the bud
Regional directors in the South Okanagan are trying to figure out how to prevent any…
Addressing chronic childcare challenges is a big job in the Okanagan
Many parents are faced with years-long waitlists for childcare centres in the Okanagan but most…
Voters in Thompson-Okanagan turn out in lower numbers than 2019
With only a fraction of ballots left to count for the 2021 federal election, it's…
Okanagan Chief asks public to be mindful as community recovers from wildfire
As the Okanagan Indian Band recovers from the White Rock Lake wildfire, Chief Byron Louis…
Expect more rain this weekend in Okanagan; drier in Kamloops
While it's expected to be a sunny day today in the Okanagan and Kamloops, it’s…
77 bear sightings reported across Kamloops, Okanagan this month
In the cities of Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton, WildsafeB.C.’s reporting program has logged 77…
13 active COVID-19 outbreaks reported in Interior care homes
There are 13 active COVID-19 outbreaks in care homes within the Interior Health region. There…
Treasure hunters storm Skaha Lake beach in Penticton
Treasure hunters from far and wide are scanning their metal detectors at Skaha Lake beach…
Bike lane inches closer to completion in Penticton
The Lake-to-Lake Bike Route in Penticton now reaches midway into the city from Okanagan Lake.…
14 COVID-19 exposures reported on Kelowna and Kamloops flights
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is reporting 14 COVID-19 exposures on Kamloops and Kelowna…
STAR LIGHT: Rural South Okanagan residents prize and want to protect their dark skies
While the beauty of the Milky Way can be appreciated from most parts of the…
Feasting after the fire: Okanagan couple welcomes evacuees home with tacos and ribs
The smell of fry bread, the sound of sizzling oil and the rising temperature in…
Penticton councillors fighting to remove red tape for off-site winery sales
The City of Penticton wants to cut red tape in B.C. to allow smaller wineries…
Penticton Chamber finds majority of members support vaccine passport
A survey of business owners in the Penticton area found that 71% of respondents are…
Smoky skies remain in Okanagan despite success of local wildfire crews
Wildfires from the other side of the US border are causing hazy skies in the…
Farmer’s Almanac predicts ‘frosty flip-flop’ this winter in Kamloops, Okanagan
The Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a little bit of everything in the Okanagan and…
Significant progress being made on Skaha Creek wildfire
It’s been one week since the Skaha Creek wildfire was discovered and B.C. Wildfire Service…
iN VIDEO: After dodging the question, Kelowna-Lake Country candidate announces she is vaccinated
In the Kelowna Lake Country riding, Conservative candidate Tracy Gray is no longer trying to…