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Kelowna drag queen explains what it means to be Two-Spirit
Ella Lamoureux is a prominent figure in the Kelowna drag scene. She is also an…
From 700 to 150,000: How Kelowna’s population exploded in a century
By the turn of the twentieth century, Kelowna was just a small town that was…
North Okanagan politician hopes to represent BC United for Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream
The new boundaries for the old Kelowna-Lake Country riding now include Coldstream and an experienced…
Coquitlam RCMP investigating suspicious fire at elementary school
Coquitlam RCMP are seeking information about a fire at Hazel Trembath Elementary School. Police were…
Vernon 10-year-old publishes book about a spooky otherworld
A ten-year-old Vernon boy just published his first book after a year working on the…
Too much harvest? Don’t dump it, donate it to those in need in Kamloops, Okanagan
It is harvest time and that means there is an abundance of fruit and vegetables…
Votes are in for $241 million Parkinson Recreation Centre in Kelowna
Voting on the $241 million loan for recreation centres in Kelowna has ended. The city…
Hundreds march to support LGBTQ rights in Kelowna
People have rallied for trans rights outside of Kelowna’s city hall today, Oct. 15. About…
Organizer of anti-COVID rallies in Kelowna says injunction efforts violate his Charter rights
It has been months since the City of Kelowna filed for an injunction to stop…
Are rising prices making Okanagan skiing unaffordable?
Alongside the rising price of groceries, rent and daily living, many area residents are learning…
Warm fall continues with mixed bag of weather this week in Okanagan, Kamloops
The average high temperatures for this time of year in Kamloops and the Okanagan is…
Okanagan Jewish community wants to avoid hate crimes as Israeli-Hamas war continues
The call for pro-Hamas protests worldwide as a result of the Israeli-Hamas war has raised…
Rent drops in Kelowna but still more than $2,000 per month
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment fell 3% in Kelowna in September versus August…
Future of highrise on former Kelowna RCMP site to be decided in court
The future of a highrise on city-owned land in downtown Kelowna is now in the…
Kamloops and Okanagan getting help from province to crack down on short-term rentals
New provincial rules will force short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo to post business…
No charges for West Kelowna cop after suspect suffers facial fractures during arrest
CONTENT ADVISORY A West Kelowna police officer won't be charged after a suspect ended up…
Tk’emlups home targeted in shooting: RCMP
A Tk'emlups home was targeted in a shooting Friday evening, but no one was injured.…
UPDATE: Missing 23-year-old Kamloops woman located
UPDATE: Oct. 16, 2023 Kamloops RCMP say a missing 23-year-old woman has been located. All…
Six hectares of South Okanagan land donated for wildlife conservation
A local resident donated six hectares of land in the South Okanagan this past weekend in…
BC wildlife federation calls out forests ministry for access prejudice in post-wildfire areas
The BC Wildlife Federation is accusing the provincial government of creating an unfair two-tier system…
Summerland’s $50 million rec centre goes to a vote but not without controversy
The proposed aquatic centre in Summerland is going to a referendum in just over two…
Kelowna city council battles over climate crisis declaration
A resolution asking Kelowna city council to declare a climate crisis sparked a fractious debate…
Kelowna massage therapist under investigation for inappropriate conduct
A Kelowna massage therapist has to tell a professional regulator who he's been massaging each…
BC mover that overcharged customer still wins in court
A BC moving company won't get the full $7,700 it charged Collina Boley, but it…