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Death race continues as overdoses climb again within Interior Health
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Kelowna has caught up to Kamloops in a grim measure, that of overdose…
Don’t forget the sunscreen, another hot Okanagan weekend on the way
OKANAGAN – The recent trend of sunny, hot weather in the Okanagan will continue into…
Laundry worker barely survived crush incident at Kelowna General Hospital
KELOWNA – Frantic efforts by coworkers to free a trapped laundry worker and then his…
Bailiff’s padlock could be the future for Kelowna’s Fintry Queen
KELOWNA – It’s back to square one in the legal dispute between the City of…
Veteran affairs office to reopen in Kelowna after 2014 closing
KELOWNA – The veterans affairs office in Kelowna, shuttered in 2014 by the Conservatives under…
Hot weather here to stay for rest of week in Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Without a cloud or raindrop on the radar, this week's forecast gives Okanagan…
From the Thompson-Okanagan to the Bachelorette, Daniel Maguire lives for experiences
KAMLOOPS – Others might be interested in love and glamour; Daniel Maguire, a recent contestant…
Current invasive mussel inspection efforts insufficient, says Okanagan Basin Water Board
BOARD CALLS FOR DAYLIGHT HOURS MONITORING; MANDATORY PRE-LAUNCH INSPECTIONS OKANAGAN VALLEY – A form of…
Details of Okanagan Lake second crossing coming this fall
OKANAGAN – Look to the fall for the “key deliverables” in the Okanagan Lake second…
Researchers at UBC Okanagan look at the DNA of the world’s top wines
OKANAGAN – Examining the DNA of the world’s top wines while stopping them from spoiling?…
Okanagan Rail Trail campaign has wide appeal, organizers say
OKANAGAN – The Okanagan Rail Trail Initiative is reporting a wide range of people responding…
Southern Interior leading the pack in housing availability for seniors
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The Thompson-Okanagan is leading the province in retirement units available for seniors, but…
Climate change one possible reason behind early Kokanee spawn on Okanagan Lake
OKANAGAN – The early spawning of kokanee on Deep Creek could be an attempt by…
Lions Club seeks to gift iconic community hall to West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – Increasing costs along with declining membership and revenues is the reason the…
WFN Election 2016: Daughter has mom at her back as both vie for council seat
WESTBANK FIRST NATION – She’s the youngest candidate on the ballot for Westbank First Nation…
Crash blocks traffic on Main Street in downtown Penticton
PENTICTON – Traffic is moving freely in Penticton’s downtown core following a collision just before…
He’s back: Controversial former chief challenging WFN’s Louie
WESTBANK FIRST NATION – Robert Louie is facing some tough and experienced competition to retain…
Fintry Queen looking for anchorage off provincial land on Okanagan Lake
OKANAGAN – The Fintry Queen is looking for a place to anchor opposite provincially-owned land…
User survey reveals drugs of choice in Thompson-Okanagan
INTERIOR HEALTH LEADS THE WAY IN DISTRIBUTION OF NALOXONE KITS THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A recent survey…
Safe consumption services at least six months away for Interior Health
OVERDOSE RATE THIS YEAR IN HEALTH AUTHORITY ALMOST DOUBLE THAT OF 2015 THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – News…
Syrian refugee health protocol to become Interior Health standard
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The Interior Health Authority has developed a culturally-sensitive health care protocol to deal…
Fintry Queen given a few more weeks to find a home
KELOWNA – The owners of the Fintry Queen has been granted a small reprieve. Andy…
Soaked? So far, rain is barely above ‘normal’ for July
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – What a difference a year — and a whole bunch of rain —…
Quirk at Kelowna crematorium sends sensitive exports to Kamloops
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Installlation of new equipment means a Kelowna funeral home must perform cremations at…