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Kal Rotary gears up for 35th annual Dream Auction
VERNON – Having raised over $4-million in the last 34-years, the Rotary Club of Kalamalka…
Scientists say no proof of scary-looking hornet in the Okanagan
NORTH OKANAGAN – Its sting can be extremely painful and destroy hives of honey bees,…
Green living: Four families chose eco-friendly living and are saving cash
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man who has been living in what he says is a…
How Kamloops’ once booming cigar industry went up in smoke
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops was once home to a company that created, sold, and exported nearly…
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue looks to add new recruits
KELOWNA – Central Okanagan Search and Rescue is looking to fill out its roster. Training…
One in hospital after two separate motorcycle crashes near Armstrong
ARMSTRONG – A motorcyclist has been airlifted to the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops after…
Raft carrying ashes lost somewhere along Shuswap Lake; South Thomspon River
KAMLOOPS – If you’re out on the water this long weekend keep an eye out…
Wildfire east of Vernon being held
VERNON – No new growth is anticipated as the Gallon Creek wildfire that sparked east…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Okanagan-Shuswap
VERNON – It looks like Mother Nature doesn't plan on taking a long weekend. Environment…
Pot shop seeks second chance to open doors in Vernon
VERNON – A series of rule changes with unfortunate timing has prompted a request for…
Vehicle fire slows traffic on Silver Star Road
VERNON – Traffic was backed up at the scene of a vehicle fire on Silver…
Small wildfire sparks near Silver Star
VERNON – B.C. Wildfire Service crews are on the ground in the Silver Star area…
City to urge community engagement on Vernon overdose prevention site
VERNON – City council is looking to ensure that the community’s interests are met before…
Blindfold the visually impaired: Why a 10-year-old Kamloops equestrian rider can’t compete
KAMLOOPS – A legally blind 10-year-old girl from Pritchard can no longer compete in horse…
Kamloops Christmas thief sent to jail after his dad recognizes him on CCTV
VERNON – A 35-year-old Kamloops man who has already spent almost half his life behind…
Too scared to go outside: Downtown Vernon seniors’ petition says situation ‘out of control’
VERNON – Residents and management of two downtown seniors' buildings, together with several nearby businesses,…
Fisherman finds body near Williams Lake
KAMLOOPS – RCMP are working to identify a body that was located by a fisherman…
Final long weekend of summer in Okanagan looking good weather-wise
OKANAGAN – Mainly sunny skies and above-average temperatures are in store for the Okanagan over…
RCMP seek witnesses after suspected drunk driver crashes car, flees on foot
VERNON – RCMP are looking for witnesses after a suspected drunk driver crashed a car…
Fire investigators confirm cause of Vernon house fire
VERNON – Vernon Fire Rescue Services has confirmed a fire that ripped through a Commonage…
Camels were once used to help in B.C.’s gold rush
KAMLOOPS – Camels were once an unusual part of B.C.'s gold rush. Their involvement started…
Vernon judge says ‘exceptional circumstances’ means fentanyl dealer won’t get jail time
VERNON – In what the judge described as "exceptional circumstances," a convicted North Okanagan fentanyl…
Interior Provincial Exhibition: 120 years of community
ARMSTRONG – Few events can say they’ve lasted more than a century. Fewer still can…
Lumby man has a plan to provide easy access to fresh, organic vegetables
NORTH OKANAGAN – A Lumby resident has launched a social enterprise that takes the hard…