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iN VIDEO: Slippery road leads to jackknifed semi on Coquihalla
A commercial vehicle was recorded wiping out on the Coquihalla Highway earlier this week. A…
For only $500 a month, these Kelowna students are earning their keep in a seniors’ complex
Two UBC Okanagan students have snagged an unbelievable deal for housing at a Kelowna seniors…
Okanagan developer hasn’t fixed sewage outflow issue for years
A South Okanagan developer still hasn't fixed its overflowing septic fields despite years of orders…
Electric trucks could become too pricey for City of Vernon to add to their fleet
The City of Vernon will soon decide whether to add two $75,000 electric Ford trucks…
2 cougars euthanized, 1 still at large in Kamloops area after eating pets
Two cougars have been euthanized in Kamloops and Conservation Officers are searching for another one…
Condo? Most Kamloops, Okanagan home buyers still want single-family homes
The push in many cities, but especially the rapidly growing Kelowna, is for higher density…
Okanagan artist opening up a fantasy world with high-end art, dolls, books
The unusual creatures and critters of a fantastical world are gaining popularity and recognition in…
Colorado voters decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms
DENVER (AP) — Colorado voters have passed a ballot initiative to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms for…
Aurora Cannabis CEO says company on track for profitability as it posts Q1 net loss
Aurora Cannabis Inc.'s chief executive insisted his company was on track to meet its profitability…
Kamloops RCMP ask drivers to get their winter tires on
Kamloops roads were covered in snow and ice last week, and police are reminding drivers…
Dissent among Okanagan growers puts gains by tree fruits cooperative at risk
Fifteen per cent of B.C. Tree Fruits Cooperative members have joined together to force a…
iN TRAFFIC: No issues for Kamloops and Okanagan commuters so far this morning
The highways appear to be in good working order throughout Kamloops and the Okanagan this…
Kamloops RCMP looking for owner of puppy recovered in stolen truck
An "adorable" puppy was seized by police in Kamloops and officers are wondering who the…
Rent for one-bedroom apartment in Kelowna now 5th highest in Canada
Rental rates for one-bedroom apartments in Kelowna climbed another $60 in October to $1,960, the…
Penticton emergency cold weather shelter closes but no guarantee it’ll reopen
During the cold snap this past weekend, a temporary 30-bed overnight shelter was set up…
Kelowna woman fined $2,000 for crash that killed motorcyclist
A Kelowna teenager who killed a 60-year-old South Okanagan motorcyclist when her vehicle crossed the…
Worst of slowdown in Canadian real estate market appears to be over: CREA
Home sales have turned from its downward trend and increased by 1.3% in October versus…
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…