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Summerland animal sanctuary’s latest scoop on Ben and Jerry is a sweet one
There's good news to share about the two dogs found in rough shape last week…
Ex-Pentagon intelligence analyst who spied for Cuba freed
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A former U.S. defense intelligence analyst who was convicted of…
Company behind Vernon’s Port Okanagan always intended to sell
The Alberta-based developer behind Vernon's Port Okanagan project says it was always its plan to…
Interior Health doesn’t have enough nurses to run the emergency department in Merritt tonight
Once again, Interior Health has to close Nicola Valley Hospital’s 24-hour emergency department for the…
12 bizarre wildlife calls B.C. conservation officers got in 2022
More than 30,000 calls were made to the B.C. Conservation Officer Service's RAPP hotline last…
Snowfall warning in effect for Highway 3
A snowfall warning is in effect for Highway 3 this afternoon and tonight. Up to…
‘Three Amigos’ gather this week in Mexico City to talk North American excellence
Familiar North American irritants — U.S. protectionism, intransigence on continental trade, irregular migration — return…
Canada’s top CEOs make 243 times more than the average worker
The average pay of Canada’s top 100 CEOs hit an all-time high in 2021, making…
TRENDING NOW: Squirrel unwraps gift and likes what’s inside
A squirrel accepted a small wrapped present, complete with a bow, from a kind woman…
iN TRAFFIC: Foggy morning in parts of the Interior
There's some fog, wet weather and slippery roads in the Interior today, Jan. 8. DriveB.C.…
Alabama woman who joined IS hopes to return from Syria camp
A woman who ran away from home in Alabama at the age of 20, joined…
Okanagan and Boundary snow packs topped up the most in B.C. by December’s storms
Snow packs were increased throughout B.C. as a result of the significant amounts of precipitation…
B.C.’s slugs and bugs are worth saving, too
Conservationists striving to prevent species from going extinct find it tricky enough to save Canada’s…
Highway 3 closing at 10 p.m. for avalanche control
Highway 3 will be closed tonight due to avalanche control work. DriveB.C. reported the road…
Vernon Winter Carnival 2023 bringing hundreds of events to the city
The Vernon Winter Carnival is back in full force this year after pandemic restrictions limited…
iN VIDEO: Frozen smiley island handcrafted by Vernon athlete and friends
An icy smily face over 30 feet in diameter was hand-chopped by Vernon athlete Shanda…
Outgoing Kelowna Rocket captain writes goodbye letter to hockey community
Instead of returning to play in Kelowna after the World Juniors, Rockets captain Colton Dach…
iN TRAFFIC: Roads are slippery today throughout the Thompson-Okanagan
DriveBC cautions drivers on most mountain passes to watch for slippery sections with snow starting…
Kamloops Blazers make massive trade with Everett Silvertips
Kamloops Blazers finalized a landmark trade to acquire a new defenseman and forward as the…
Fun, travel in future for White Rock woman who won $5M lottery prize
A White Rock woman plans to have more fun this year after winning the lottery.…
Snow bikers spend night in the cold after Kelowna rescue workers had to hunt for them
It took 12 hours to rescue three snow bikers in the Greystokes area east of…
Crime Stoppers nears $100M mark in recovered property in Central Okanagan
Crime Stoppers has been operating in the Central Okanagan for 36 years. Over that time…
‘Highway Thru Hell’ star in multi-vehicle collision
Highway Thru Hell star Jamie Davis was working on a long-haul tow when he was…
Kelowna ranks as 5th on U-Haul’s annual Canadian Growth Index
While the number of do-it-yourself movers to and from Kelowna fell by 11% in 2022,…