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Kamloops graffiti artist beautifying the city one dumpster at a time
Anyone who has rolled through Kamloops has no doubt seen the bright artwork of local…
Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre is looking for residents’ feedback
Central Okanagan residents have more time to give their input on emergency preparedness. The Central…
Vernon hiker picking up one piece of litter a day; challenges others to do the same
Ryan Van Veen is a construction worker in Vernon who spends a lot of time…
Kelowna’s growth challenging Fortis supply of power, gas
It’s well known that Kelowna is the fastest growing city in Canada and all signs…
iN PHOTOS: Northern lights swept through Kamloops, Okanagan last night
Northern lights were visible in Kamloops, Okanagan last night because of a rare storm. The…
Two out of control wildfires near Merritt under 10 hectares
There are two out of control wildfires near Merritt, but there are no evacuation alerts…
Closure of day spaces in Kamloops has homeless man organizing protest at city hall
Some members of Kamloops' homeless population are feeling fearful and angry after hearing about the…
One dead after an altercation in Penticton
A person died after an altercation in Penticton early this morning. Penticton RCMP were called…
Vehicle fire closes Okanagan Connector near Peachland
Highway 97C is currently closed in both directions near Peachland. The highway is closed in…
Kelowna man died during Vernon pickleball tournament
A Kelowna man died suddenly at a pickleball tournament in Vernon yesterday. The 49-year-old man…
iN VIDEO: Youth mountain bike program blazing trails in North Thompson and beyond
For Simpcw First Nation member Tom Eustache, mountain biking has been a way for his…
Kelowna’s Rotary Arts Centre the latest battleground in the culture wars
On Sunday mornings, hundreds of people file into Kelowna’s Rotary Centre for the Arts with…
Okanagan a hotspot for illegal tobacco. Here’s how a tobacco company wants to combat it
Illegal tobacco is prevalent across Canada, and especially in the Okanagan. Experts on the topic…
$11 million commercial property for sale near downtown Kelowna
A commercial property in the heart of Kelowna has gone up for sale for $11,760,000.…
Kamloops hosting 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
The 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships is going to take place in Kamloops. The City…
iN PHOTOS: Cool rock formations to find in the Thompson-Okanagan
There are many wondrous geological formations to be found in the Thompson-Okanagan region, including hoodoos,…
$2 million for new school-based daycare slots in Penticton
There are new childcare spaces at a daycare on elementary school grounds in Penticton. The…
Kamloops’ first commercial art gallery to jazz up downtown strip
Nightlife in downtown Kamloops is about to get more eclectic as the first commercial art…
From frost to drought: Strong start to Okanagan asparagus season despite challenges
It’s finally asparagus season at a North Okanagan farm after cooler spring weather pushed back…
Pro-Palestine activists set up camp at UBCO
A pro-Palestine group has set up an encampment at the University of British Columbia Okanagan…
BC moves to prevent offender name changes after Merritt child killer legally gets new name
VICTORIA – Offenders in British Columbia convicted of serious Criminal Code offences will no longer…
Kelowna theatre company on hook $55K for firing Billy Elliot star
A Kelowna theatre company is on the hook for $55,000 after it fired a 14-year-old…
Valuable precious metal turned into Salmon Arm RCMP
A high value single piece of precious metal was turned into Salmon Arm RCMP and…
Kelowna issues warning about community theatre ticket resellers
The city is warning Kelowna Community Theatre patrons to beware of ticket resellers or you…