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BC company offers $180K settlement after duping vulnerable investor $1.75M
A BC woman that was duped out of $1.75-million with the promise of a threefold…
‘Outrageous and unacceptable’: Petition demands life-saving cardiac care in Kamloops
The lack of an acute Cardiac Care Diagnostic Lab at Royal Inland Hospital is costing…
Crown loses appeal to have Kelowna firefighter put behind bars
Crown prosecutors have failed in their attempt to get jail time for a former Kelowna…
How a Kamloops author took a leap of faith to make her dream come true
Elma Schemenauer is a familiar face in Kamloops. She can usually be seen chatting with…
‘Symbiotic relationship with nature’: Vernon’s ‘first’ winery quietly opens
Perched on top of the hillside with expansive views over Swan Lake, Vernon's only winery…
Kamloops man learning to live with father’s unsolved murder eight years on
It took years for Dalton Gair to forgive his late father. Robert Gair was murdered…
NDP candidate calls out Kamloops for homeless service closures
A Kamloops NDP candidate pointed blame at the City for the impending gap in daytime…
Vernon pharmacist, sentenced in 2023 for killing partner, already on parole
A Vernon pharmacist who killed his girlfriend by repetitively smashing her head into the floor,…
Kamloops mayor puts used car lot up for sale as legal bills mount
The mayor of Kamloops is officially selling his used car lot. Reid Hamer-Jackson's downtown property…
Kamloops man’s innovative solution to housing, drug crises gains ground, literally
Kamloops university student Trevor Starchuk designed a first-of-its-kind housing and treatment model to address the…
Kamloops mayor’s former lawyer claims $30K in unpaid legal fees in court
Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson's former lawyer is looking to the courts as he awaits payment for…
Kamloops mayor snubs UBCM conference
Every year, government officials across BC gather for the Union of BC Municipalities convention. Local…
Okanagan bighorn sheep disease monitoring program cancelled
The treasured California bighorn sheep herds in the South Okanagan have been an ongoing topic…
Petition raises concerns about third tiny home project for homeless in Kelowna
BC Housing has announced a new tiny home community project in Kelowna's North Glenmore neighbourhood,…
Judge calls BC builder’s conduct ‘outrageous’ after ripping off senior over tiny home
The BC owners of a tiny home company have been barred from taking any more…
Court action launched to oust Kamloops councillor over new arena
A group of Kamloops residents are trying to oust a Kamloops city councillor from office…
MATCHMAKING SERVICE: Young Agrarians hook up wannabe farmers with land in Okanagan
An organization that matches young, aspiring farmers to landholders has noticed fewer people are investing…
Penticton fraudster convinced everyone she had cancer — including her husband
WHILE ON PROBATION FOR FRAUD, SHE FOUND PLENTY OF NEW VICTIMS IN THE OKANAGAN. Scott…
Family of victim in Penticton assault angry suspect out of jail
The stepfather of the man who was viciously assaulted outside a Penticton restaurant and sent…
High risk takedown in West Kelowna was to make arrest for shooting
WEST KELOWNA – A high risk takedown in a quiet West Kelowna neighbourhood yesterday was…
Penticton Peach Festival opens with Snowbirds and Skyhawks
PENTICTON – The Snowbirds are making an appearance in Penticton, just in time for the…
South Okanagan wildfire forced evacuation of raptors from rehab centre
OLIVER – Dale Belvedere with the South Okanagan Rehabilitation Centre for Owls has been very busy…
Fire crews from Kelowna, Lake Country extinguish blaze after reports of explosions
KELOWNA – A building was damaged by flames and possible explosions before fire crews from…
Year round mountain coaster proposed for North Okanagan
SPALLUMCHEEN – The North Okanagan could soon have its very own adventure park. The idea…