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9-metre-long Ogopogo garden creation entertaining summer Okanagan vacationers
A nine-metre-long Ogopogo sculpted out of plants is drawing attention from summer vacationers in Osoyoos,…
Upscale supermarket in Kelowna’s North End now set for spring opening
When Don Pham bought the old OK Builders Supply warehouse on Ellis Street in the…
How you can help celebrate Jessie Simpson’s 25th birthday
Jessie Simpson is turning 25 years old this month, and everyone is invited to attend…
New Kamloops Kekuli Café barely keeping up with demand
A bannock restaurant that opened its doors last month has so many customers, you probably…
Tax-free plan to replace Kamloops hotels criticized as ‘generous gift’
Kamloops city council wants to incentivize developers to replace hotels and motels throughout the city.…
Taxes on your typical home almost $1,400 higher in Kamloops than Kelowna
It may be more expensive to buy a home in Kelowna than it is in…
Kamloops donair bistro moving into former downtown McDonald’s location
A popular donair shop in downtown Kamloops is making a move into the former downtown…
Rents continue to drop in Kelowna
Rental rates fell another $100 per month in Kelowna from May to June. That followed…
Sip wine and enjoy the view in this South Okanagan winery’s beautiful garden
An Oliver winery is adapting its outdoor experience past the pandemic, offering picturesque views of…
Stop This Tower! Campaign launched against UBCO’s downtown Kelowna highrise
Calling it a “pretend university,” Kelowna resident Susan Ames is launching a campaign against the…
Kelowna bakery featured on Food Network closing for good
It was the perfect storm for Whisk Bakery + Cafe. A combination of personal issues,…
Habitat for Humanity Kamloops shutting down, leaving town
A charity organization in Kamloops is closing its doors and relocating to Salmon Arm at…
UPDATE: Suspects arrested after stealing vehicle from Kelowna area
Two men have been arrested after they allegedly stole a vehicle in Kelowna and fled…
Where high is too high for downtown Kelowna towers
Five highrise towers with a total of 151 storeys will be debated by Kelowna city…
Grape stomp made famous by Rick Mercer returning to South Okanagan
An entertaining event where people turn grapes into juice with their feet will return after…
Penticton’s drive-in streetcar diner was like a scene from ‘Happy Days’
There used to be a drive-in diner in Penticton where a romanticized era from the…
Kelowna dog owner wins legal fight with strata over barking
A Kelowna strata have been ordered to reverse a $200 fine it dished out to…
iN VIDEO: Half a car tows seaplane into Skaha Lake
When seaplane pilots need to get their aircraft into the water from the Penticton Airport,…
Gas is going for less than $2 per litre again in Kamloops, Okanagan
Gasoline can finally be purchased for under $2 per litre in Kamloops and the Okanagan…
iN PERSPECTIVE: Riding the bus in Kamloops saves money but comes with a price
Relying on the bus system in Kamloops requires patience, and sometimes a plan B, in…
Would busses in Kamloops, Kelowna be better if they were free?
A Victoria city councillor is lobbying to make transit free for all riders in that…
New rideshare program in Kamloops, Kelowna continues to grow despite steep gas prices
Sky high gas prices are not slowing down a new rideshare service in Kamloops and…
iN PHOTOS: Riding the retro trolley to Naramata
Experiencing the Village of Naramata feels even more quaint when you ride a vintage trolley…
Construction taking a hit in Kelowna but still booming
There has been a 19% drop in the value of building permits issued by the…