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Median, roadside barricades to be installed on stretches of Hwy 97, 97A
This fall, barricades will be installed along several stretches of Highway 97 and Highway 97A…
Penticton RCMP arrest man overdosing in stolen vehicle
Police and concerned citizens combined to potentially save a man from an overdose in Penticton…
Penticton taco shop shutting down for the long weekend, taking COVID-19 precautions
Penticton business owner Nikolas Dos Santos isn’t taking any chances with the health of his…
Prevent deaths of pets in hot cars, take the pledge
Every year, the BC SPCA gets around 1,000 calls to help pets who have been…
Hundreds of new daycare spaces opening up for Kamloops, Okanagan families
Hundreds of families across the Thompson-Okanagan will now have access to new and expanded child…
From branch to bottle: Must-see cideries in the Okanagan and Kamloops
Are you sick of wine yet? Don't worry, we won't make you admit it. As…
Did someone try selling you gold jewelry? It’s likely fake
Police are warning residents in the B.C. southern interior not to fall victim to a recurring…
Arsonist ‘ashamed’ after hearing impact of crime on Salmon Arm 7-11 employee
A Kamloops man who crashed into a Salmon Arm 7/11 and set it ablaze in…
Dog owners involved in Naramata moose death located, fined $345
The owners of a dog that contributed to the death of a cow moose have…
Thief steals bucket truck in Abbotsford while worker 20 feet above ground
A worker in Abbotsford found himself high above the ground earlier this week when the bucket…
House arrest for Merritt man who killed kitten in front of young niece and nephew
A Merritt man was sentenced to house arrest today as part of a nine-month conditional…
B.C. Wildlife Park takes in two young beavers found stranded in the Okanagan
A new pair of furry creatures will soon be splashing around at the B.C. Wildlife…
Kamloops photographers take the spotlight in two Shaw videos
Professional and amateur photographers from Kamloops have been given the spotlight in a series of…
B.C. plan to hold youth in hospital after overdose may have unforeseen consequences: Youth workers
The B.C. NDP's plan to involuntarily hold teens for up to one week following an…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Doe and fawn stroll past trail camera, as do two of their predators
Every Wednesday, WildSafeBC releases a video highlighting local animals. This week, they’ve shared some trail…
Thompson-Okanagan resort towns prepare for summer re-opening, concerned for winter season
Workers in tourism communities across the region are learning to adapt to a new normal,…
Trauma from Snowbird crash remains for Kamloops neighbourhood long after debris cleared
Sam and Betty Popoff were relaxing at home May 17 when they heard a loud…
Mother and daughter score big lotto win in the Kootenays
A mother-daughter duo living in the Kootenays have scored big thanks to their evening tradition.…
Salmon Arm Waterslides announces reopening despite pandemic
There’s some good news for those who hope to beat the heat this summer. Salmon…
More than a third of backlogged elective surgeries completed in Interior Health, up to two-year wait for others
For those who had elective surgeries postponed due to COVID-19, they may have to wait…
Kamloops teen explores the idea of lockdown through Indigenous lens
A Kamloops teenager is one of several across the Thompson-Okanagan who are wrapping up a…
Kamloops RCMP searching for wanted man
Kamloops RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted man. Robert Rennie…
Kamloops residents, businesses found more than $100,000 for B.C. Wildlife Park
The B.C. Wildlife Park is welcoming guests back, and the executive director is glad they…
Penticton to hold virtual Canada Day event
The City of Penticton is taking this year’s Canada Day celebrations online. COVID-19 pandemic restrictions…