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Your Okanagan shopping guide to supporting local this Christmas
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in one way or another, and many local businesses…
SilverStar’s parking policy unpopular move with season pass holders
A new parking policy at SilverStar Mountain Resort has riled many season pass holders who…
Two drivers injured in head-on collision on Trans-Canada near Salmon Arm
Two drivers suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a head-on collision on Highway 1 near Salmon Arm…
‘We’re all just big kids’: Why interior toy stores are seeing more adult gifts this Christmas
The demand from adults for popular toy store staples such as jigsaw puzzles and board…
Revelstoke Mountain Resort opens for the season
Another Interior ski hill has opened for the season and its first day went well.…
Vernon RCMP warn public after woman grabbed, assaulted in Polson Park
Vernon RCMP are commending a woman for her "fighting mentality" after she and her dog…
No prayer? Some Okanagan councils chastised for violating ‘duty of religious neutrality’
Several municipalities in the Okanagan have broken religious neutrality laws by holding prayers during their…
Syilx woman has made more than 3,000 masks to keep her community safe
Back in March, Joan Alexis was signed up to attend an entrepreneurial business course. As…
Purchase of Okanagan Spirits whisky sponsors hot meals for those in need
An Okanagan family-owned distillery is taking the release of their new whiskey as an opportunity…
Vernon fentanyl dealer gets house arrest; Judge says public will ‘struggle’ with sentence
B.C. Supreme Court Justice Allan Betton told 22-year-old fentanyl dealer Matthew Himpfen that many people…
Interior residents lose thousands of dollars to emergency scams
Interior residents have been scammed out of thousands of dollars and the RCMP is warning…
COVID-19 exposure at Salmon Arm high school
Salmon Arm has had its first school exposure of COVID-19. "A member of our Salmon…
North Okanagan farmer charged for obstructing health inspectors
A North Okanagan farmer who was previously convicted for multiple violations at his deer farm…
Vernon councillor’s motion aims to end ‘bias’ on City committee appointments
In a move likely to ruffle feathers, Vernon councillor Kari Gares has put forward a…
Caravan Farm Theatre asks Dr. Bonnie Henry to let the show go on
With Dr. Bonnie Henry’s recent order suspending social events and gatherings, Caravan Farm Theatre has…
Shuswap boy gets birthday message from Deadpool star
A nine-year-old Shuswap boy has received birthday wishes from a Hollywood star. In the personal…
Lumby’s favourite dog releases 2021 photo calendar
A border collie that has caught the affection of the town of Lumby in the…
Kal Rotary online Dream Fund raises impressive sum
Even though the pandemic put a stop to the Kalamalka Rotary Dream Auction, the club…
Free ‘click and collect’ parking coming to downtown Vernon
Shoppers in downtown Vernon will soon be able to quickly nip into downtown businesses without…
Yukon car thief busted in Vernon
A 33-year-old Whitehorse man was arrested early Saturday morning within minutes of stealing a vehicle.…
Spike belt near Salmon Arm deflates Calgary truck thieves
Two Calgary-area suspects were arrested near Salmon Arm yesterday after speeding over a spike belt…
Even in a pandemic Okanagan businesses struggle to find staff
Vernon salon owner and stylist Katie Matheson says every single business owner who sits in…
Vernon mayor questions ‘underlying science’ preventing fight against invasive milfoil in Okanagan Lake
In an effort to improve the water quality at Kin Beach, Vernon council is bringing…
Vernon radio station rebrands to country
A popular Vernon radio station has been rebranded and will playing country music from now.…