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Number of young drivers dwindling in Thompson-Okanagan, rising in Kelowna
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – While young people across the province are picking up a bike or hopping…
Okanagan ‘Maple Man’ taps into beloved Canadian tradition
OKANAGAN – Few things are more Canadian than drowning pancakes in maple syrup, or simply…
Staying safe on Southern Interior lakes and rivers
OKANAGAN – The summer is underway and that means boaters and swimmers are eagerly hitting…
Issues at Kin Beach drive discussion between Okanagan Indian Band and City of Vernon
VERNON – An agreement between the Okanagan Indian Band and City of Vernon could lead…
Canada Day weekend busiest time for province’s search and rescue teams
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With Canada Day creating a long weekend this year, search and rescue teams…
Warm weather for Canada Day long weekend in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Canada Day long weekend is set to begin and Mother Nature looks to…
Extremely low return of salmon leads to restrictions on the Shuswap River and Mabel Lake
NORTH OKANAGAN – More restrictions are being placed on salmon fishing in the North Okanagan.…
CounterAttack ramps up summer roadchecks in the Southern Interior
OKANAGAN – Forget the frigid cold of B.C. winters, stats from ICBC show that summer…
Senior’s advocate makes recommendations to curb violence in care homes
OKANAGAN – More than 400 seniors were harmed by fellow patients in care homes last…
Provincial government ordered to release withheld Hullcar water documents
SPALLUMCHEEN – B.C.’s privacy commissioner has ordered the provincial government to immediately release documents relating…
Cap off Canada Day with fireworks in Vernon
'OUR MOST AMBITIOUS SHOW EVER FOR CANADA DAY' VERNON – Efforts are being made to…
Floating for a Cause celebrating universal love of pizza in Vernon
VERNON – Boating, floating, sunbathing and pizza? One of these things is not like the…
Anonymous rail trail supporter pledges to match donations for Canada Day
OKANAGAN – A patriotic donor is celebrating Canada, and its beautiful outdoors, by offering to…
Province flexing muscles against mussels
OKANAGAN – Boaters throughout the Okanagan are still being warned to keep an eye out…
Booze, drugs, speed led to deadly highway crash in Vernon: Coroner
VERNON – Speed, drugs and alcohol were factors in a car crash that claimed the…
Urgent need for camp counsellors at Vernon SPCA
VERNON – The Vernon SPCA’s summer camps for kids may be in jeopardy unless more…
Lightning storm blamed for six new fires across Thompson-Okanagan
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Lightning is being blamed for sparking half a dozen new fires in the…
Okanagan College considering sexual violence policy
OKANAGAN – Okanagan College is considering a new policy governing sexual violence and misconduct. A…
RCMP offers summertime home security tips
KAMLOOPS – Summertime is upon us so bring on the camping, road trips and outdoor…
Silver Star set to host Summer Wine and Food Festival
VERNON – Vernon’s Silver Star Mountain Resort will host the fourth annual Summer Wine and…
Shots fired at another Vernon home
VERNON – A child was at home when shots were fired at a Vernon home…
Okanagan heat wave ushers out June
OKANAGAN – Temperatures were above normal Sunday but things are about to heat up even…
Watch for signs of heat stroke in all pets
KAMLOOPS – Pet owners in Kamloops recently had the opportunity to learn how to give…
Report calls for building improvements in Vernon schools
VERNON – A number of the Vernon School District’s facilities, including the board office, are…