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$24M announced for North Okanagan wastewater system
The North Okanagan Regional District has announced it's received a $24.3-million government grant to build…
More paramedics, ambulances needed in Thompson-Okanagan
Despite the recent addition of 46 full-time equivalent paramedics, more work still needs to be…
Illegal Vernon cannabis store busted by provincial pot police
VERNON – A well-known downtown Vernon pot shop has been shut down. Ocean Sprouts Organic…
Missing 22-year-old woman found safe and sound
A 22-year-old woman reported missing on Sunday has been reunited with her parents. North District…
UPDATE: Vernon woman reported missing located
A 22-year-old Vernon woman reported missing yesterday has now been located. Friends and South Cariboo…
North Okanagan horse rescue facing foreclosure
LUMBY – Since Vonda Fischer received a foreclosure notice last week for her Lumby area…
Former B.C. conservation officer who refused to kill bear cubs loses latest round in court
A B.C. conservation officer who made headlines in 2015 after being suspended for refusing to…
Okanagan rat problem grows
VERNON – It looks like the Okanagan’s rat problem is here to stay. That’s the…
Vernon event aims to save lives amidst overdose crisis
VERNON – It’s an international crisis that’s palpable on Okanagan streets. Vernon’s Upper Room Mission…
Sunshine and some heat return to Okanagan this week
You'll need sunscreen and sunglasses for sure this week in the Okanagan with the forecast…
Thief caught on camera in Lake Country
LAKE COUNTRY – After checking security footage, Michellene Kandert's hunch that something felt different Friday…
Competitors take home brass at Kelowna RibFest
KELOWNA – It was a weekend of entertainment, family fun and, of course, ribs. RibFest…
Man in hospital after shooting near Coalmont
COALMONT – Alcohol may have been a factor in a shooting that left one man…
Armstrong, Kamloops still facing power outages
ARMSTRONG – Shortly after BC Hydro crews were dispatched to Kamloops and Salmon Arm Sunday…
High appetite for MMA in Vernon
VERNON – If XFC Unbanned is any indication, mixed martial arts has made its triumphant…
Trees cause large power outages near Kamloops, Salmon Arm
KAMLOOPS – Almost 2,000 BC Hydro customers in the Westsyde Road area near Sun Peaks…
Pride fills downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Anyone walking through downtown Kamloops this week has seen that the city has…
Investigation launched into racist comments caught on video in B.C.
RICHMOND – A video that has garnered attention on social media has caught the attention…
Young girl, brother, look to clean up Okanagan creek
VERNON – Warm weather, cool water and a fun afternoon – that’s what Chloe and…
Air ambulance rescue temporarily closes Okanagan highway
PENTICTON – A portion of Highway 3A near Twin Lakes was temporarily closed Saturday afternoon…
Severely injured dog leads to BC SPCA cruelty investigation
A small dog is fighting for its life in intensive care as the B.C. SPCA…
Climate save demonstrations set alongside Kelowna RibFest
KELOWNA – A climate action group hopes to draw awareness to the impact animal agriculture…
Risk of thunderstorms ahead for the Okanagan
VERNON – It's a weekend of sunshine and warm weather for the South Okanagan. Kelowna’s…
Bacterial counts prompt swimming advisory for Summerland beach
SUMMERLAND – Beachgoers are cautioned against swimming at Summerland's Rotary Beach. In a swimming advisory…