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iN TRAFFIC: Light snow expected in Kamloops, Okanagan
Traffic appears to be flowing smoothly throughout most of Kamloops and the Okanagan this morning,…
Elderly woman drives Subaru through building window in Kelowna
An elderly woman drove through the window of a building in Kelowna today causing significant…
City of Kelowna being investigated by B.C. Ombudsperson
The City of Kelowna is being investigated by the B.C. Ombudsperson Office over its effort…
Edmunds: Cadillac CT4-Blackwing vs BMW M3 sport sedan battle
The best luxury sport sedans have historically come from European automakers. But there’s one U.S.…
iN TRAFFIC: Rocks on TransCan; chance of snow for most of the Okanagan
The biggest concern on the Southern Interior roads this morning appears to be some rocks…
Judge halts pot dispensary licenses in parts of New York
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked New York from issuing recreational…
Walz says Minnesota Legislature could legalize pot in 2023
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The chances for legalizing recreational marijuana in Minnesota got a…
Strangers save Christmas for Penticton mom and kids on brink of homelessness
A Penticton health-care worker and single mother of two who's struggling to pay her bills…
Police watchdog releases full report into meth-fuelled chase, shootout near Merritt
The province’s police watchdog has cleared four RCMP officers of any wrongdoing after a shootout…
This is what ‘attainable’ housing looks like in new Kelowna tower
A housing agreement for a new 25-storey rental highrise on land owned by the City…
iN TRAFFIC: Several Interior highways may be slippery this morning
There may be a few hiccups for commuters counting on the Coquihalla or Okanagan Connector…
‘Devastating’: Okanagan’s only youth shelter experiencing staffing crisis
The Okanagan’s only youth shelter in Kelowna experienced multiple closures in recent weeks due to…
Rent for one-bedroom apartment in Kelowna climbs above $2,000 mark
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Kelowna rose to more than $2,000 in…
New York hasn’t licensed any pot shops, yet they abound
NEW YORK (AP) — Eager, anxious and frustrated, Yuri Krupitsky is waiting to find out…
One of B.C.’s last garbage gobbling monsters lives in Kamloops
Yellow and green creatures were once a staple along B.C. highways to encourage residents and…
British Columbians can expect a $100 break on their electricity bill this winter
B.C. Hydro and FortisB.C. both announced they will be offsetting the cost of customers’ electricity…
2021 atmospheric river highway repairs to top $1 billion
The province expects the cost to rebuild the Southern Interior highways damaged by last year’s…
Kamloops area museum trying to unravel mystery behind a 100-year-old quilt
Something special grabbed the interest of the manager of the museum in Chase, just up…
iN TRAFFIC: Road closures occurring along Interior highways
Drivers can expect temporary closures along Interior highways this morning. DriveB.C. is reporting maintenance work…
In 1959 this Kelowna man proved Volkswagens really can float
If Doug Mervyn says a car can float, it’s best to take him at his…
New bylaw limits Penticton residents to owning six pets
Penticton residents are allowed a maximum of six pets following the adoption of a new…
Mobile home burns down in Vernon residential area
A mobile home and two recreational vehicles burned up in a fast-moving fire in a…
Want to see what the impact of the next Kelowna highrise will be? Try this new tool
The City of Kelowna has a new interactive tool that allows people to look at…
Kickstarter launched for Kelowna cat cafe
Cat lovers will be a fan of a new cafe aiming to showcase furry felines…