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RCMP looking for tips as Merritt homicide investigation hits two-year mark
Miguel Mack disappeared two years ago and his family and Merritt RCMP are still hoping…

Kelowna’s rapid growth surpassing FortisBC’s ability to supply power
Kelowna’s population is growing at a remarkable rate, and so are its energy needs, and…

Metal bands from Kamloops, Kelowna do battle for slot at Wacken 2025
Five heavy metal bands from Kamloops and Kelowna were chosen by a national metal competition…

Community steps up in big way for Kelowna jazz singer almost killed in car crash
A globe-trotting jazz singer helped elevate the local music scene in Kelowna, and now the…

BUY CANADIAN FIRST: Vernon man’s Facebook page hub for consumers nationwide
A Vernon man was quick to respond to U.S. president Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff threats…

New Asian Fusion eatery in Kamloops overcomes challenges of unpredictable restaurant industry
An Asian fusion restaurant recently opened on Kamloops’ North Shore with a menu full of…

What $1.3B in federal security spending means for Okanagan border crossing
Spending $1.3 billion on border security was a bargaining chip in the trade war negotiations…

Okanagan Conservative MLA votes against NDP motion to condemn Trump
A motion to condemn president Donald Trump and back a coordinated response to his threats…

BC Highway Patrol hands out tickets in South Okanagan to protect tow truck drivers
BC Highway Patrol set up a one-day campaign to crackdown on drivers who don’t safely…

$2.5M in funding for mushroom picking AI robots and other Okanagan agritech
Millions of government funding is going to AI mushroom picking robots, a technology that turns…

Why newcomers find out Kelownafornia isn’t as sunny as they thought
Some people think the Lower Mainland wears the crown for most grey days per year,…

Kelowna planning 33-hectare prescribed burn in Knox Mountain Park
The City of Kelowna is planning a 33-hectare prescribed burn in Knox Mountain Park this…

One dead in head-on crash on Trans-Canada west of Kamloops
A man died and two other people were injured in a head-on collision on the…

LIFELONG VOLUNTEER: Kamloops man goes above and beyond for the community
Jeremy Salamandyk is a familiar face at hockey arenas, rodeo grounds and the food bank…

iN PHOTOS: Rays of light push through dreary cloud cover in Okanagan, Kamloops
The month of February can be a dreary one in Kamloops and the Okanagan when…