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Kamloops area realtors fined over undisclosed bylaw infractions
"You were aware of the zoning bylaw infractions and allowed sellers to provide an inaccurate Property Disclosure Statement."
Former North Okanagan massage therapist acquitted of sexual assault
"While she interpreted it as sexually assaultive behaviour, within the context and circumstances in which it occurred it is quite plausible that it was not."
‘Palate cleanser’: Leadership change unlikely to fix dysfunction at Interior health
"I am dubious that a turnaround can begin in earnest until there is a permanent CEO brought on board.”
Woman waiting to plead guilty at Vernon courthouse goes on the run
While it's commonplace for accused individuals not to show up to court, those who do normally await their fate.
North Okanagan landowner protects 80 acres with conservation covenant
“It’s a very special property with regionally uncommon, natural characteristics making it an incredibly important ecosystem and connection point for wildlife moving towards the Monashees."
Kootenay man treated ex-wife ‘like a dog’ then went after her home
"The evidence is quite clear that the marriage was often marked by abusive and controlling behaviour."
BC nurse suspended for having sexual relationship with patient
At the time they had a health condition that was a "factor in their conduct."
How rural hospitals could cut BC’s surgery wait times
Performing minor surgeries in rural hospitals could help improve the provincial surgery backlog without cutting corners on the quality of health care, according to one rural health expert.
iN PHOTOS: Why butterflies are mud-puddling in Kamloops, Okanagan
Colourful butterflies congregate in large numbers in Kamloops and the Okanagan every summer as they engage in a natural phenomenon called mud puddling.
Wee bit of Scotland coming to Penticton this weekend
The festival celebrates all things Scottish, and everyone is invited to join the fun.
$11M fine for North Okanagan man caught with 1.5 million illegal cigarettes
"The amount of tobacco here is something that is not often seen."
Partnership aims to help badgers cross the road in Southern Interior
“Sightings from people on the land are one of the most important tools we have.”
No dogs allowed: Dangerous algae at popular lake near Kamloops
Exposure to toxic blue-green algae is usually fatal for dogs.
iN VIDEO: Woman saves choking baby in Kelowna
Every parent’s worst nightmare came to pass in a park last week in Kelowna when…
Kamloops killer found not criminally responsible due to mental illness
"He's a mentally unwell person who suffers from schizophrenia, and he didn't do anything to deserve it in anyway just like the victims didn't deserve what happened to them."
UPDATE: Kamloops-Thompson school district superintendent resigns
The head of the Kamloops-Thompson school district has resigned from her role after four years…
iN VIDEO: Bumblebee colony makes nest in Kamloops shed
“It’s cool, we’re going to leave the nest alone."
iN NUMBERS: Generous acts in Kamloops, Okanagan
Here’s a quick dose of inspiration to help restore your faith in humanity.
iN PHOTOS: Odd looking turkey vultures hunt, squabble in Kamloops, Okanagan
The vultures play a valuable role in the ecosystem.
SLAPPED: Kamloops mayor alleges assault by journalist
Was it a blatant assault against an elected official or is the complaint an attempt to silence a journalist?
Kelowna man’s nightmare battle with rare tick-borne relapsing fever
“This is brutal, I’m going through the processing phase of how much this disrupted my life for over a year.”
The backlash against ‘Tip-flation’
The moments after a server or barista hands over a credit card reader can be awkward. Will it offer tip options starting at 20 per cent? Will the server stare daggers at me if I don’t tip?
Hot, dry June for Okanagan, Kamloops
“It's a fairly significant departure from normal.”
Penticton Elvis Festival attracts young, successful tribute artist
Moses Snow of Texas has been making a good living as one of the most successful Elvis Tribute Artists on the circuit.