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Residents ordered out of Williams Lake, B.C., ahead of fire fanned by high winds
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. – Thousands of Williams Lake, B.C., residents are being forced from their…
New B.C. premier promises help for thousands of wildfire evacuees
VICTORIA – The more than 45,000 people forced by wildfires to flee their homes were…
Barcelona van attack kills 13 in agonizing repeat for Europe
BARCELONA, Spain – A van veered onto a promenade and barrelled down the busy walkway…
TRENDING NOW: Deer or rabbit? You decide
It was a clear, cold day in Mobridge, South Dakota. An unsuspecting driver was warming…
Marijuana 101: Okanagan College launches new course about pot industry
OKANAGAN – A new course at Okanagan College will teach students about the emerging marijuana…
Researchers at UBCO, TRU playing catch-up on cannabis’ health and commercial potential
KELOWNA – With legalization looming, it’s high time to figure out what else cannabis is…
Kelowna RCMP raid legal grow-op with alleged ties to Hells Angels
KELOWNA – In what can only be described as a joint operation, Kelowna RCMP say…
Canadian legend Bryan Adams kicking off North American tour in Kamloops
Bryan Adams is starting his biggest tour in years in Kamloops then he’s heading south…
Kelowna cops seize thousands in cash after spotting drug dealer
Kelowna RCMP officers seized cash and drugs after they noticed someone dealing drugs out of…
Jimmy Kimmel pokes fun with viral West Kelowna golf melee video
It wasn’t the typical, casual round of Monday night golf when two groups of golfers…
Kelowna RCMP seize illegal tobacco during one-day crime crackdown
Kelowna RCMP officers targeted crime in Rutland for a day making several arrests and seizing…
Teenager killed in fall on Bastion Mountain near Salmon Arm
A group of teenagers was hiking near Salmon Arm on Monday when one died from…
RCMP using ‘chemical agents’ in search of home in Chase
Kamloops RCMP were searching a home in Chase Tuesday morning and warned people to steer…
Two semi trucks crashed near Merritt sending both drivers to hospital
There was a collision between two semi trucks with trailers on the Coquihalla Highway near…
iN VIDEO: Drone videographer captures backcountry gems in Southern Interior
Kamloops resident Will Hill showcases the natural wonders of the Shuswap, Kamloops, Hope and Princeton…
Independent Okanagan MLA argues against transgender healthcare in legislature
A controversial Okanagan MLA posed questions in the legislature in Victoria during question period last…
First officer on the scene testifies at Kamloops murder trial
The first officer to set eyes on Mohd Abdullah’s body quickly ruled out calling for…
Government approved cannabis facility expected to break ground soon in Lumby
VERNON – A medical marijuana company has the green light from Health Canada to build…
Okanagan companies see cannabis stocks soar during ‘green gold rush’
OKANAGAN – The “green rush” for Canadian marijuana stocks in advance of legalization next summer…
Bank of Canada hikes interest rate on strong economy, but underlines NAFTA risks
OTTAWA – The economy’s impressive run has prompted another interest-rate hike from the Bank of…
Cannabis growing facility could provide a big boost to South Okanagan economy
PENTICTON – A proposed large-scale, state of the art medical cannabis growing facility could provide…
Calling about cannabis: Kelowna already hearing from would-be pot shop operators
KELOWNA – The City of Kelowna has already received a flurry of phone calls in…
“It’s going to be massive”: What pot legalization means for the economy in the North Okanagan
VERNON – Just how much of an economic impact is legalization of marijuana going to…
Vernon politician says something must be done to regulate public pot use
VERNON – A proposed smoking bylaw in Vernon is getting some early support from several…