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Drivers challenged to identify the real ‘Const. Warren Ning’ in Kelowna
Modelled after a real person, the RCMP’s Const. Warren Ning cardboard cutout has returned to…
How Kamloops is trying to deal with a wide range of social issues facing all cities in B.C.
Switching the bylaw officer title in Kamloops is more than a cosmetic change of names…
Major development planned next to one of Kelowna’s most popular beaches
A 14-storey tower is part of a project planned for the north end of Kelowna’s…
B.C. woman fighting for ‘essential’ access to 94-year-old father
It’s traumatic enough to see a loved one’s health deteriorate in long term care during…
Drop in construction starts in Kelowna can’t just be blamed on COVID-19
The value of building permits issued by the City of Kelowna during COVID-19 is at…
B.C. follows record-setting day for COVID-19 cases with another 132
After a record-setting 139 new COVID-19 cases in B.C. yesterday, Sept. 10, today’s numbers are…
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise in B.C. and they’re expensive
The lure of precious metals is going to cost Kelowna’s Anastasia Hensel money she can’t…
No experience needed to start new $20 an hour jobs in long term care
With 7,000 new jobs opening up in long term care homes, B.C. Health Minister Adrian…
COVID-19 filled up more household garbage cans in the Central Okanagan
The amount of household garbage put out for collection jumped by 20 per cent in…
Uber and Your Driver want to come to the Okanagan and beyond
While some ride hailing services have already started in cities like Kelowna and Kamloops, the…
All COVID-19 outbreaks in schools will be disclosed but not every case: Dr. Henry
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has promised to announce outbreaks in schools when they…
New daily record for COVID-19 cases in B.C.
The 139 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours is a new record high…
Another 100 new B.C. COVID-19 cases in one day
The daily count of new cases of COVID-19 hit an even 100 today, Sept. 9.…
Man with Okanagan connections is wanted by police on sex charges
The RCMP is searching for a man with Okanagan connections on charges of sexual interference…
More money, more flu shots and hiring of thousands of workers planned to fight COVID-19 this fall
The provincial government has budgeted $750 million more dollars to fight COVID-19 as the province…
Halloween can be rescued this year despite virus: Dr. Bonnie Henry
One of the big questions faced by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry when she…
Canadians quickly adapted to find local food, but COVID wasn’t enough for permanent changes: UBCO prof
While the COVID-19 pandemic has boosted people’s interest in locally sourced food, even some of…
B.C. families encouraged to rally for greater visitation rights in long-term care homes during COVID-19
Members of a B.C. patient rights group are calling for a safely-distanced rally in Victoria…
Three of four Kamloops and Okanagan MPs in Conservative shadow cabinet
Two Southern Interior supporters of the Conservative Party of Canada’s new leader, Erin O’Toole, have…
Some Interior bars are taking new COVID-19 rules in stride
It won’t be much of a challenge for Dakoda’s Sports Bar in Kelowna to adjust…
UPDATE: West Kelowna getting long-awaited primary health care centre
Health minister Adrian Dix phoned into the West Kelowna city council meeting today, Sept. 8,…
COVID-19 safe distancing rules are keeping long term care residents ‘safe but dwindling’
All Darlene Mercer wants, for now, is to be able to sit a little closer…
Kelowna woman fears mother won’t recognize her again if long term care rules don’t change
The damage being done because of the COVID-19 lockdown of long term care homes in…
Lake Okanagan Resort: Rapid decay and glory days
KELOWNA – Rod McKeen is one of the original owners at Lake Okanagan Resort bemoaning…