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July 17 2025 02:45 PM
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August 08 2025 07:00 PM
Kelowna year ahead of province’s push for more homes to be built
Cities that don’t meet the housing target could face consequences from the province.
Kamloops taxpayers to mull $188M in more debt for capital projects
It comes a year after taxpayers gave their blessing to borrow $275 million for an arts centre and an arena.
Okanagan Falls incorporation has gone ‘off the rails’: town hall
Just over four months after a March 22 referendum — where 588 residents voted in favour and 512 against — public sentiment appears to have shifted.
Kelowna worker dodged piece of crane that fell 29-storeys by seconds
Three workers stood just 10 feet from where the heavy crane blocks fell 29 storeys to the ground.
iN NUMBERS: Buying a car in BC is getting more expensive
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We've got some numbers that may grind your gears.
iN PHOTOS: Teddy bear picnics in Okanagan, Kamloops
Most of our province is considered bear country.
August 07 2025 06:00 PM
Stranger rescues severely allergic woman after wasp attack in Kamloops
“I panicked and thoughts flashed through my mind like how far I am from the hospital, how long will it take for an ambulance to get here and if I’m going to die."
August 07 2025 04:30 PM
Central Okanagan real estate sales lag well below ten-year average
While sales slump, prices hold steady.
August 07 2025 01:49 PM
$5,000 worth of putters stolen from Vernon golf shop
Investigators have CCTV footage of the two suspects.
August 07 2025 12:00 PM
‘Crime of opportunity’: Spike in bicycle thefts in Kelowna this summer
“Thieves are often looking for quick access and minimal resistance."
August 07 2025 06:00 AM
What a 40 percent chance of rain really means in Kamloops, Okanagan
It doesn't mean what you might think it means.
August 07 2025 04:00 AM
Full Sturgeon moon this week in Okanagan, Kamloops
Other First Nation's names for the full moon in August include Flying Up Moon, Harvest Moon and Black Cherries Moon.
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…
August 08 2025 02:15 PM
JONESIE: When ‘journalists’ help themselves, they don’t help anyone
I'm probably wrong about Kelowna Now... "Their approach seems to work well enough for The Rebel."
August 04 2025 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: Hey Trump, the good ol’ days in America weren’t so good
"Trump’s Make America Great Again mantra might sound good on the surface…but it relies on fear and hate more than any positive or optimistic appeal to a diminishing audience of voters. The clear message: white folks have lost their grip on America…and only I - Donald Trump - can return the good ol’ days when you ruled."
Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
These weekend events are fun for the whole family.
Central Okanagan real estate sales lag well below ten-year average
While sales slump, prices hold steady.
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.”
Fajardo, Julien-Grant help Elks rally to beat Alouettes 23-22 in return to Montreal
MONTREAL — Edmonton Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo still has fond memories of leading the Montreal…
B.C. mountain biker is stalked by cougar near Garibaldi Provincial Park
SQUAMISH — British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service says it’s investigating a cougar attack on a…
August 08 2025 09:07 PM
Detroit Lions’ Morice Norris injury raises memories of similar recent NFL incidents
The sight of Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris being carted off the field during a…
August 08 2025 09:04 PM
As federal takeover threats loom, the city of Washington waits for the White House to make its move
WASHINGTON (AP) — Around 2 a.m., noisy revelers emerging from clubs and bars packed the…
August 08 2025 09:03 PM
Alexander has 4 RBIs, Carroll hits 2-run HR, Diamondbacks beat Rockies 6-1
PHOENIX (AP) — Blaze Alexander hit a homer and had four RBIs, Corbin Carroll added…
August 09 2025 12:08 AM
New Zealand and Australia seek closer military ties following Chinese live-fire naval exercise
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The leaders of New Zealand and Australia on Saturday discussed closer…
August 08 2025 09:06 PM
Death of NYPD officer spotlights rise of Bangladeshi immigrants within ranks
NEW YORK (AP) — Outside the Bronx mosque where a New York City police officer…
August 08 2025 09:04 PM
As federal takeover threats loom, the city of Washington waits for the White House to make its move
WASHINGTON (AP) — Around 2 a.m., noisy revelers emerging from clubs and bars packed the…
Death of NYPD officer spotlights rise of Bangladeshi immigrants within ranks
NEW YORK (AP) — Outside the Bronx mosque where a New York City police officer…
How Texas Democrats’ walkout has launched a fight across the US over political maps
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A weeklong walkout by Texas House Democrats is blocking redrawn congressional…
More Uvalde school shooting records to be made public soon. Here’s what to know
HOUSTON (AP) — A yearslong legal fight over the release of audio and video recordings…
Fajardo, Julien-Grant help Elks rally to beat Alouettes 23-22 in return to Montreal
MONTREAL — Edmonton Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo still has fond memories of leading the Montreal…
August 08 2025 10:16 PM
Devers homers early and Giants blank Nationals 5-0
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rafael Devers and Casey Schmitt homered, and the San Francisco Giants…
August 08 2025 10:08 PM
Kershaw beats Scherzer in Cooperstown matchup, Betts’ homer powers Dodgers past Blue Jays
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw outpitched Max Scherzer in a matchup for the ages,…
August 08 2025 10:02 PM
Kershaw beats Scherzer in Cooperstown matchup as Betts’ homer powers Dodgers past Blue Jays
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw outpitched Max Scherzer in a matchup for the ages,…
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…
August 07 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Doggo’s creative bed ban workaround
After being banned from his human's bed this pup devised a workaround.
August 06 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: People having bad days for our benefit
Whether it's a case of instant karma or someone discovering the law of physics at the worst possible moment, this collection of videos will keep you in stitches.