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July 17 2025 02:45 PM
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August 12 2025 06:00 AM
Fired Westside fire chief loses human rights case against regional district
At the time, the fire chief's suspension caused a local uproar.
Kelowna massage therapist suspended after making 97 fraudulent claims
She then denied it to the regulator.
TRENDING NOW: Dog gets mail slot massage
When mail arrives at most households with a dog there's usually a lot of barking and in some cases the mail gets eaten.
Researchers work to find remedy for bighorn sheep disease at Penticton Indian Band
The Okanagan population of bighorn sheep has been depleted by up to 70 per cent by mange over two decades — a year-long project aims to find a drug to treat it.
How a possible name change has delayed Okanagan Falls incorporation
B.C. Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Christine Boyle will meet next week with Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Area D director Matt Taylor and other senior officials to discuss how to get the process back on track.
Vernon paddleboarder victim of hit and run on Kal Lake
“I had high hopes they were going to show us some humanity and help us."
August 11 2025 12:42 PM
Kamloops councillor says he was confronted by mayor at car show, heckled by crowd
"I had no other councillors with me, I'm by myself... I didn't know how it was going to end, that was the scary part. Are they going to be waiting for me?"
August 11 2025 06:00 AM
Is anyone buying the new shiny Kelowna condos? Actually, they already did
So far this year, 740 brand-new condo units have come onto the Kelowna real estate market.
August 11 2025 05:00 AM
What it takes to get an accurate weather forecast in Okanagan, Kamloops
A lot of weather forecasting is trying to turn math and atmospheric science into something people can actually understand.
August 11 2025 04:00 AM
iN PHOTOS: Wonky vegetables emerge in Kamloops, Okanagan
Gardening is full of surprises.
August 10 2025 09:00 AM
Why Russian olive trees are controversial in the Okanagan and Kamloops
The trees grows wild throughout the Okanagan and Kamloops, and are also available for purchase as ornamentals at numerous garden centres.
August 10 2025 06:00 AM
Mystery of missing stone angel from Coldstream cemetery solved
“It’s awful they’d put the family through this without notifying us."
August 11 2025 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: Good cooks have cast iron pans, and use them
"There’s nothing wrong with, say, having a ceramic non-stick pan…but cast iron is simply more versatile…and can be just as non-stick when handled properly."
August 10 2025 12:00 PM
Top ten reasons to get our newsletter
Top Ten Reasons to get our newsletter 1. Find something new: You don’t need to…
August 08 2025 04:36 PM
iN DISCUSSION: ‘Enough’ of Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson
Here you’ll find reader responses to stories, letters to the editor and newsletter editorials, or…
Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
These weekend events are fun for the whole family.
Is anyone buying the new shiny Kelowna condos? Actually, they already did
So far this year, 740 brand-new condo units have come onto the Kelowna real estate market.
iN NUMBERS: Buying a car in BC is getting more expensive
We've got some numbers that may grind your gears.
Summerland looks at potential for cannabis use at public events
Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes drew a few laughs at a recent council meeting when he quipped that allowing cannabis consumption at the annual Christmas Light Up celebration would give a whole new meaning to “light up.”
Petition revives campaign to award Victoria Cross to Afghan war veterans
OTTAWA — A petition sponsored by a Liberal MP is reviving calls for a fresh…
Mount Underwood wildfire forces evacuation of campground and marina near Port Alberni
PORT ALBERNI — An out-of-control wildfire has forced the evacuation of a campground near the…
August 12 2025 07:36 AM
DeSantis picks state Sen. Jay Collins to be Florida’s lieutenant governor
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has tapped Republican state Sen. Jay Collins…
August 12 2025 06:35 AM
Wildfire erupts south of Newfoundland’s largest city, evacuation alert issued
ST. JOHN’S — More than 13,000 people living on the outskirts of St. John’s, N.L.,…
August 12 2025 06:31 AM
Man admits trying to smuggle 850 protected turtles valued at $1.4 million to Hong Kong
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York resident has admitted he tried to smuggle protected…
August 12 2025 07:36 AM
DeSantis picks state Sen. Jay Collins to be Florida’s lieutenant governor
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has tapped Republican state Sen. Jay Collins…
August 12 2025 07:09 AM
Brevis’ record-breaking century for South Africa ends Australia’s 9-match winning streak in T20s
DARWIN, Australia (AP) — Dewald Brevis smacked a record T20 century to help South Africa…
August 12 2025 06:59 AM
From ‘Bodies’ to new albums, allow Offset and JID to reintroduce themselves
NEW YORK (AP) — On paper, the song might be an unusual pairing, or something…
A UFC fight at the White House? Dana White says it’s happening as part of deal with Paramount
Hours after Paramount and UFC announced a billion-dollar rights deal, Dana White said he had…
The Latest: National Guard troops arrive in Washington DC as Trump’s federal takeover begins
President Donald Trump took unprecedented steps toward federalizing Washington, D.C. on Monday, saying it’s needed…
From ‘Bodies’ to new albums, allow Offset and JID to reintroduce themselves
NEW YORK (AP) — On paper, the song might be an unusual pairing, or something…
Buffalo Bills RB James Cook resumes practicing after weeklong `hold-in’ as part of contract standoff
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills running back James Cook resumed practicing on Tuesday,…
August 12 2025 07:09 AM
Brevis’ record-breaking century for South Africa ends Australia’s 9-match winning streak in T20s
DARWIN, Australia (AP) — Dewald Brevis smacked a record T20 century to help South Africa…
August 12 2025 06:57 AM
Buffalo Bills RB James Cook resumes practicing after weeklong `hold-in’ as part of contract standoff
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills running back James Cook resumed practicing on Tuesday,…
August 12 2025 06:42 AM
Bundesliga set for longer games as Germany embraces more added time in soccer
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Bundesliga games will take longer this season as Germany joins a…
August 10 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Goats being goats in the best way possible
Some people think birds sing the most beautiful songs in nature, but they’re wrong because…
August 09 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Doing the Amazon delivery dance
Picture the moment. You spent way too much money on Amazon and the package hasn’t…
August 08 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: WWE Smackdown vs Claw
Don’t worry about these cats, the fights are all rehearsed anyways. If these cats tried…