Social Media

Abusive calls and threats not tolerated, Okanagan road clearing crews warn
It appears to have been a rough start to winter for the employees of AIM…

Kelowna realtor feels wrath of Alberta after inflammatory post
When it comes to political commentary, a Kelowna man has proven that it may be…

Social media fervor reunites Kelowna woman and bike
KELOWNA – Like many victims of theft, Tricia Veltri didn't think she'd see her bike…

Social media bogging down political discourse, says Kelowna councillor
KELOWNA – Kelowna Coun. Ryan Donn may be the most active on social media of…

Woman locked in Vernon cemetery turns to social media to get out
VERNON – While cemeteries can usually sombre places for quiet relaxation, they're certainly not somewhere…

Young Penticton boys’ parody of high-profile Toronto Maple Leafs contact dispute goes viral
PENTICTON – Two South Okanagan boys with a unique Halloween costume idea struck a nerve…

Kamloops school officials focus on social media use after student brawl video
KAMLOOPS – After a fight amongst students near a Kamloops high school was captured on…

No, the South Okanagan is not on fire and Tourism Penticton wants your help letting visitors know that
PENTICTON – Tourism Penticton wants the world to know the South Okanagan is not, in…

Salmon Arm high school student charged with uttering threats for social media post
SALMON ARM – A high school student from Salmon Arm is facing serious consequences after…

Salmon Arm student detained following threatening social media post
SALMON ARM – A high school student was detained by the RCMP earlier today after…

Lost bees take North Okanagan woman on wild chase around the city
VERNON – Under usual circumstances, lost animals include dogs, cats, and sometimes the odd budgie,…

The real cost of the comments you post on Facebook
Now more than ever, the stakes are high for people commenting defamatory statements online, and…

Picture perfect moment captured by stranger finds its way to Vernon couple
VERNON – A newly engaged couple in Vernon is delighted to have come across a…

Threat made on Snapchat against Vernon high school leads to charges
VERNON – Three youths are facing charges after making threats on social media. Police say…
iN PHOTOS: First weekend of fall
THOMPSON OKANAGAN – Fall is in the air in the Thompson Okanagan and people are…