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Mamas for Mamas charity closes Penticton office
A non-profit supporting families with poverty-related challenges will no longer be operating out of its…
BC Conservatives say the Okanagan is turning blue
The BC Conservatives are riding high poll numbers across the province that should scare the…
HOUSING CRISIS: Woman searching for rental in Kamloops bombarded by scammers
Rita Wiebe is trying to move from Prince George to Kamloops with her husband but…
Minute of silence on anniversary of fatal bus stabbing in Kelowna
A transit activism group is promoting a silent moment of remembrance next week for the…
Reward rises to $25,000 for information about missing Ryan Shtuka
The Shtuka family has announced an increase in reward money for any information leading to…
50 Kelowna residents to get free consults to make their homes energy efficient
There are a myriad of programs and rebates through various government and private agencies to…
Barriere RCMP officers won’t face charges in Highway 5 shooting
BC's police watchdog isn't recommending charges against a police officer who shot a man in…
Two thirds of BC residents say carbon tax a financial hardship: poll
A recent poll revealed two thirds of British Columbians feel the provincial carbon tax has…
Penticton’s Purple Pantry is a bitter-sweet success
Allison Howard and Dave Corbeil built and created a community fridge and pantry in Penticton…
No charges for Penticton cops after fleeing motorcyclist crashes
Three Penticton police officers have avoided charges after a motorcyclist crashed following a brief chase…
Armed North Okanagan man in mental health crisis safely taken into custody
An police incident involving an armed suicidal man in the North Okanagan ended safely last…
RCMP warn public after attempted sexual assault of child at Kelowna bus stop
Kelowna RCMP have issued a warning after an attempted sexual assault of a child waiting…
Kelowna to host major curling championship in 2025, the Montana’s Brier
Kelowna will host the world’s most famous national men’s curling championship, the Montana’s Brier in…
Neighbouring communities not happy with Vernon’s move to new pricing system for recreation
The District of Coldstream and two regional district electoral areas have expressed its disappointment with…
There’s a new top cop at Penticton’s RCMP detachment
Insp. Beth McAndie has been appointed as the new head of the Penticton RCMP detachment.…
Survey finds most people in BC support drug testing for cannabis
A new poll on legal cannabis shows most British Columbians are in favour of drug…
BC realtor ordered to tear down home built without permits
A BC realtor lost in court after asking for forgiveness rather than permission for building…
No criminal record for Kamloops man who threw rock at unsuspecting cyclist
A Kamloops man will spend the next 12 months on probation after throwing a rock…
BC class action lawsuit triggered by 23andMe data breach
A BC resident is spurring a class action against genetic testing company 23andMe in response…
Group touting popular conspiracy theories organizing in Kelowna
A new organization has formed in Kelowna around common conspiracy theories and they are hosting…
Penticton brewery wins two gold medals at Canada Beer Cup
Penticton's Tin Whistle Brewing won two gold medals at the Canada Beer Cup earlier this…
The true story of Grand Chief Nicola, told by his descendant
After weeks of searching for an Indigenous historian who could tell me the story of…
Indigenous leaders condemn justice system after Kelowna social worker granted parole
A man who forged social worker credentials and defrauded youth under his “care” — many…
Large house fire contained in Kelowna yesterday
The Kelowna Fire Department contained a house fire in Rutland yesterday, around 2:30 p.m. Fire…