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Two lanes open tomorrow on Highway 97 north of Summerland after rockslide
Some good news for those making the very slow commute on Highway 97 in the…
Phone scammers using Kelowna RCMP number to steal your information
Kelowna RCMP are warning people to be aware of scam in which the fraudsters spoof…
Parking at Prospera Place in Kelowna to be cut drastically if three highrises built
When Prospera Place was built as the home of the Kelowna Rockets in 2019 it…
City of Kelowna wants to get more employees out of their cars – in 2025
As congestion continues to build on Kelowna roadways the city is, generally, avoiding building more…
Adams Lake First Nation goes ahead with own reconciliation crosswalk after Village of Chase refusal
The chief of Adams Lake Indian Band said it is both upsetting and unacceptable the…
Three years jail for wanted Penticton man caught carrying loaded handgun
A Penticton man has been sentenced to nearly three years in jail after he was…
West Kelowna fire chief takes the FireSmart message to the UN
The McDougall Creek wildfire, and the blazes it sparked in Kelowna and Lake Country, have…
‘Trauma bus’: Some West Kelowna evacuees not pleased with offer of tour of burnt homes
Evacuees on Westside Road and Bear Creek Road were left appalled after they were offered…
Suspect arrested after firefighting equipment stolen from South Okanagan fire department
A small fire department in the South Okanagan was the victim of thieves earlier this…
$66M jackpot up for grabs in this weekend’s Lotto 6/49 draw
The biggest jackpot in Lotto 6/49 history is up for grabs tomorrow. The Gold Ball…
Only one home still on evacuation order due to West Kelowna wildfire
Even though the McDougall Creek wildfire that tore through the West Kelowna area a month…
Police deploy spike belt to end chase with drunk driver in South Okanagan
RCMP arrested a Calgary man for dangerous and drunk driving after a chase last night…
Rehabilitation project unveiled at historic Old Men’s Provincial Cemetery in Kamloops
A beautification and identification project involving the final resting place in Kamloops for more than…
An imperfect solution: CORD Emergency responds to ‘trauma bus’ accusations
The Central Okanagan Regional District says the escorted bus visits, nicknamed “trauma buses” by West…
Girl Guides Canada takes Okanagan society to court over lakefront campsite
Girl Guides of Canada is staking its claim over a 10-acre campsite along the Okanagan…
Kelowna mom ready to rappel down a Kelowna office tower for a good cause
A group of 23 people is getting ready to rappel from a Kelowna office tower…
IH nurse showed ‘no remorse’ for accessing patient records, got suspended
An Interior Health nurse was suspended for four months after repeatedly accessing patient records, including…
BC realtor hit with $20,000 fine for not filing reports
A Lower Mainland realtor has agreed to pay a $20,000 “disciplinary penalty” and $3,000 in…
Gay woman pushing for more acceptance following hateful acts in Summerland
A gay woman in Summerland is getting vocal for the first time in her life…
iN VIDEO: Northern Alligator Lizard caught on video near Salmon Arm
Tappen resident Jeremy Hachey was riding his bike earlier this week when he stopped to…
Site of centuries-old First Nations battle in Summerland heading for a new type of fight
In 1808, a vicious battle was waged between the Shuswap and Syilx (Okanagan) nations in…
Nearly half of British Columbians believe drivers have gotten worse over the past five years
Are BC drivers getting worse? A new survey shows nearly half (45%) of British Columbians…
Blacksmithing is alive and well in the Okanagan
Westbank Museum is holding their annual blacksmithing demonstration this weekend for those interested in the…
‘The land will be lost forever:’ Okanagan is one the most endangered ecosystems in Canada
The Okanagan valley is one of the most biodiverse and unique landscapes in Canada but…