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‘Dirty Business Ltd’: Province wants to keep Kelowna man’s vehicles, cash
The province of BC is aiming to keep possession of a Kelowna man's two vehicles…
BC is the first province to require mandatory First Nations studies at high school
For the first time, all secondary students will be required to complete Indigenous-focused coursework before…
Kelowna ‘pre-zoning’ hundreds of single family homes for fourplexes to meet housing demand
Hundreds if not thousands of single-family lots in Kelowna will be "pre-zoned" likely by the…
Osoyoos Indian Band signs agreement on mining project
The Osoyoos Indian Band has come to an agreement with a private company for a…
Cool and damp week ahead for Kamloops and the Okanagan
There’s a 70% chance of showers in Kamloops today, Sept. 25 and again Thursday with…
Where to see the leafiest of trees change colours in Kamloops, Okanagan
Fall is in the air and the leaves are beginning to change colours across Kamloops…
Kelowna Rail Trail forebodes a growing housing and drug crisis
The Kelowna Rail Trail is the City’s designated campground for Kelowna’s homeless population. If you…
Strange houseboat reveals a possible loophole in maritime law
There's a houseboat on the south end of Kalamalka Lake that has been a fixture…
No more late fees at Okanagan Regional Library branches
The Okanagan Regional Library has announced, effective immediately, it is a fines-free library. During the…
Wildfire impacted Salmon Arm Roots and Blues festival suggests donating your refund
After Salmon Arm’s Roots and Blues festival was forced to cancel due the this past…
Kelowna RCMP investigating possible arson last night
Kelowna RCMP responded to a suspicious fire at a private residence last night. The fire…
Someone in BC only has 3 days left to claim $1-million lotto jackpot
Someone in BC only has three days left to claim a $1-million lottery prize. Did…
Kamloops city council impersonated in attempted cyber attacks
The City of Kamloops beefed up its security after attackers were impersonating emails from the…
Okanagan Fall Wine Festival returns a bit later than usual
The Okanagan Fall Wine Festival is returning later than usual with wineries participating all across…
McDougall Creek wildfire alerts rescinded; Glen Lake orders downgraded
The Central Okanagan emergency operations centre has removed almost all the evacuation alerts associated with…
Police investigating after reports of gunshots in Oliver
RCMP are looking for help from the public after the initial investigation into a report…
Residents fear Naramata housing project will change neighbourhood
Following years of controversy and resistance from local residents, Penticton City Council is moving forward…
What you see is not necessarily what you’ll get with Kelowna’s Tolko plan
The final design for the redevelopment of the Tolko Mill Site in Kelowna is still…
Long-awaited plan for Kelowna Tolko site includes 3,500 homes, parks, waterfront walkway
The long-awaited Tolko Mill Site Area Development Plan is going to Kelowna city council with…
City’s options for downtown Kelowna’s north end don’t include Tolko mill
It's been four years since Kelowna’s Tolko Industries mill was shuttered for good. And it's…
Public access to waterfront, marina expected in Kelowna Tolko redevelopment plan
The planning process is taking longer than expected but the public should know more about…
Plan for development of Tolko Mill site on Kelowna lakeshore ‘really underwhelming’: city councillor
While many Kelowna city council members had high praise for concepts presented to them today…
Commercial Airbnbs cost Thompson-Okanagan renters hundreds of extra dollars every month
The average renter is paying more than $400 extra each year in the Thompson-Okanagan because…
Judge tosses Okanagan pot shop suit over unlicensed stores on reserve
A BC judge tossed out a claim from 14 cannabis stores which claimed the province's…