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Notorious section of South Okanagan highway to be improved
A highway safety petition, with more than 4,000 signatures, has the attention of the Ministry…
How to keep yourself, pets safe during coyote mating season in southern Interior
Southern Interior residents are reminded to increase their awareness of coyotes as the potential for…
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…
Thousands sign petition for safer highway between Penticton and Okanagan Falls
A petition with tens of thousands of signatures helped convince the province to install concrete…
Vigilant citizens to patrol Summerland during 6-hour blackout
Dozens of vigilant Summerlanders are expected to be on patrol tonight as the community braves…
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…
Peachland owner has tips on how to be a good neighbour after people feed horses toxic weeds
A woman in Peachland is speaking out to the public about how to be safe…
E-scooter rookies being ordered to slow down in Kelowna
A review of the shared e-scooter program in Kelowna shows a real need to train…
Oliver company fined $27K by WorkSafeBC
A roofing company working in Oliver was fined more than $27,000 for failing to ensure…
New highrises don’t worry Kelowna firefighters but staffing an issue
As developers keep pushing plans to lift Kelowna’s skyline higher – the latest being 46…
Close call after Kamloops fire sparked by lamp – but not the way you might think
A little too much light was shed for a Kamloops resident who had a close…
Too many Penticton drivers not stopping when school buses unload kids
The company that operates Penticton’s school buses is reminding motorists to be aware of the…
Tips for a COVID-safe Halloween from the B.C. CDC
With Halloween just around the corner, the B.C. Centre for Disease control has some advice…
North Okanagan chicken farm fined $39K after worker’s arm caught in machine
An Armstrong chicken farm has been fined almost $39,000 after an employee suffered serious injuries…
Tattoo shops reopening amidst pandemic with new safety protocols
The tattoo industry has long had stringent sanitation protocols in place so the biggest adjustment…
Snowbird pilot was in worst possible scenario before crash, former Air Force pilot, trainer says
When Snowbird 11 Capt. Richard MacDougall took off from Kamloops Airport May 17, he likely…
Paddle boarder spotted on icy South Thompson River in Kamloops
You may think stand-up paddle boarding is a sport best suited for warm summer days,…
WILD WEDNESDAY: The truth about B.C.’s rattlesnakes
Rattlesnakes are often misunderstood by the general public and in this week's episode of Wild…
New Kelowna bike lane passes ghost bike for cyclist killed on road
KELOWNA – Patricia Keenan was cycling between traffic and parked cars on Bernard Avenue when…
Who do you call about offensive shrubberies in Kelowna?
KELOWNA – Bylaw officers won’t have to stand on the roofs of their trucks to…
Homeless shelter isn’t the problem in downtown, says West Kelowna mayor
WEST KELOWNA – A Town Hall meeting has been called by West Kelowna Mayor Gord…
Kamloops Fire Rescue reminding residents open air burning is not permitted
KAMLOOPS — As the City of Kamloops continues to get warmer and dryer, Kamloops Fire…
TRU, RCMP issue warning after two armed robberies on campus
KAMLOOPS — Two armed robberies at Thompson Rivers University have prompted Kamloops police and campus staff…
Survey says: Kelowna’s sense of security drops at night
KELOWNA – A random survey of Kelowna residents found they feel pretty safe during the…