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Risks of the rut season in the Okanagan
As the rut season continues, the Okanagan is likely to see an influx of beautiful…
How Okanagan land acknowledgements could be more meaningful
Land acknowledgements have become common practice in the Okanagan. You hear them at nearly any…
Volunteer group tackling largest encampment cleanup yet
The Okanagan Forest Task Force is planning to cleanup tons of garbage from a large…
Hundreds rally in Kelowna to call for a cease-fire in Gaza
Hundreds of people rallied outside the Kelowna courthouse yesterday to call for a cease-fire in…
100-year-old year veteran in Kamloops reflects on war
Zack Bourque is an incredible 100 years old, and a veteran of the second world…
Vernon-Lumby’s BC United candidate is working hard to avoid a split vote with the BC Conservatives
The BC United Party has its candidate for Vernon-Lumby and Kevin Acton says he's excited…
Former WWE wrestler set to enter Thrash Wrestling ring in Penticton
American pro wrestler Austin Aries is on his way to Penticton for the biggest event…
Why BC deer would also vote to never change clocks again
Shifting the clocks every year may spare us another hour of sunshine each morning, but…
Crime spree from Shuswap through Kamloops ends with arrests in Hope
Two Kamloops residents are cooling their heels in a Hope jail cell after a crime…
Crews battle Kamloops house fire
Firefighters are fighting a house fire in Kamloops this afternoon. Crews were on the scene…
Kamloops woman using $1M lotto win to invest in bucket list
A Kamloops resident is a $1 million richer thanks to a lottery win, and she'll…
Fine affirmed for BC nurse for ‘negligent’ use of Oxytocin
A retired BC nurse must pay $20,000 in penalties for “incompetently” using oxytocin to induce…
Failure to fire racks up huge legal bills in Summerland
It cost taxpayers in Summerland almost $100,000 to unsuccessfully fire one of the district's employees.…
Summerland opens $7M renewable energy centre
After eight years of planning and hard work, the Summerland Energy Centre officially opened today,…
IN PHOTOS: Where to find abandoned flumes in Kamloops and the Okanagan
Brian Craig of Castlegar was camping east of Kamloops last month when he stumbled upon…
Court orders rental refund after BC landlord enters tenant’s room
BC's small claims court ordered a landlord to return a partial month's rent after her…
NO NEED FOR ALARM: BC emergency alert system tested today
There will be a Canada-wide test of the National Public Alerting System this afternoon. The…
Blasting to close Highway 97 near Summerland
Highway 97 near Summerland will be closed for blasting twice this week. Highway 97 will…
Woman found safe after Barriere area abduction
Heavily-armed police officers responded to an abduction late last week, blocking roads in the Barriere…
BC SPCA shelter in Vernon closing its doors for good
The BC SPCA announced its Vernon animal centre will be closing at the end of…
Capitalizing on a trend, Kelowna’s first sober bar prepares to open
Two local Kelowna businesses are collaborating to launch SOBAR, the city’s first zero proof wine…
No charges for RCMP officer after suspect injured by police dog in Penticton
A suspect in a stolen vehicle investigation was left with gashes on his face and…
Kamloops man caught on video kicking youth facing charges
A man has been charged months after police began investigating an assault on a youth…
Ministry of Health tried to avoid the closure of Vernon’s last walk-in clinic
With Vernon’s last walk-in clinic closed today, the Ministry of Health said it offered more…