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Connector partially closed near West Kelowna due to large truck fire
Highway 97C eastbound lanes are closed near West Kelowna due to a commercial truck fire.…
Short-term rental restrictions panned by Okanagan resort property owner
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since this story was published, we have learned new information that changes this…
How to become a Christmas Elf to help families in Okanagan and Shuswap
Volunteer Christmas elves across the Okanagan are working to provide for families and individuals who…
Husky Labrador cross in northern BC horribly injured in attack by another dog
A dog with a severe leg injury was surrendered to the BC SPCA , but…
Tis’ the season for Christmas markets in Kamloops and the Okanagan
Those who are on the hunt for unique, handcrafted gifts for loved ones this Christmas…
Kelowna asking for public’s opinion of proposed changes to short-term rental zoning
Kelowna city council is asking for the public’s opinion on proposed changes to the short-term…
BC Housing has 83 housing units to show for $30M in Kamloops real estate in 2 years
BC Housing has spent $30 million on Kamloops real estate in the past two years,…
How UBC and UBCO are revolutionizing Ph.Ds
The Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia is in its second year of…
Not into skiing? Try these other outdoor Thompson-Okanagan winter activities
With winter fast approaching and the days getting shorter, some fun in the snow might…
UBC Okanagan student’s research may help communities avoid flooding after wildfire
Through its Public Scholars Initiative, the University of British Columbia Okanagan is making wildfire regions,…
Housing crisis in Okanagan impacting humans and their pets
Many people are facing hardships due to the housing crisis in the Okanagan and pets…
Vernon hockey coach appeals sexual assault conviction of former player
CONTENT ADVISORY A former Vernon hockey coach will be tried again after he was convicted…
Out-of-province boat ban gaining support in the Thompson-Okanagan
Calls for a moratorium on out-of-province boats in BC to protect local waterways from invasive…
John’s Angels: Kelowna’s group of volunteers for the unhoused
A new group of volunteers wanting to help the unhoused has emerged in Kelowna to…
Critically endangered Okanagan First Nations language preserved in new book
The critically endangered n?syilxcn? language is being immortalized in the Syilx Language House’s ninth book…
Why sheltering the homeless in the Okanagan isn’t enough
While the Okanagan unhoused community has to face a myriad of issues to answer their…
Kelowna clothing brand on a mental wellness mission
A Kelowna-based clothing brand has made helping people open up about mental health its mission.…
Volunteers picking up pieces after Vernon SPCA’s withdrawal
Local rescue organizations are preparing to step up and close the gaps now that Vernon…
iN PHOTOS: Fanatics of all genres swarmed Kelowna Comic-Con this weekend
Fans of all genres spilled out of Rutland Centennial Hall for Kelowna Comic-Con yesterday. This…
Kalamalka Rotary’s Dream Auction in Vernon raised over $237,000
Kalamalka Rotary hosted its 39th Annual Dream Auction this weekend and raised more than $237,000.…
iN VIDEO: Pregnant dachshunds rescued from Okanagan breeder have had their puppies
Almost all of thirty dachshunds rescued from breeder in the Okanagan will be in their…
Students are swapping test tubes for animal hides in West Kelowna
Mount Boucherie High School in West Kelowna has added a new and unusual science course…
Kamloops mayor’s actions prompt council to consider ban on recorded phone conversations
Kamloops city council might soon be banned from recording their conversations with staff. The proposed…
For 18-year-old syilx basketball star, sports and mental health intersect
Just down the road from where sk’ik’aycin Peter Waardenburg Jr. grew up is one of…