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It’s meteorological spring but don’t expect spring-like weather in Okanagan, Kamloops
Fingers crossed that March will go out like a lamb in the Okanagan and Kamloops…
Okanagan Rail Trail missing link could be closed by end of summer
The City of Kelowna has issued a request for proposal to complete the missing link…
Two years in prison for Kamloops bookkeeper who embezzled more than $600,000
A Kamloops bookkeeper has been sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling more than…
TRENDING NOW: Bus driver explains to passenger’s boss why she’ll be late
This bus driver went above and beyond during this week's snowstorm in Vancouver. For safety…
Kamloops nurse suspended for sexually harassing student nurse
A Kamloops nurse has been suspended for a month for sexually harassing a student nurse.…
Owners of eclectic Enderby restaurant taking leap of faith
A funky small town diner in the North Okanagan is making a move into a…
‘Creativity takes courage’: Penticton art, dance program gives kids chance to explore
Anyplace with a squish table has got to be tons of fun. WONDERdance is a…
‘Saddest day ever’ after three avalanche deaths in B.C.: heliski operator
INVERMERE, B.C. – The president of a heli-skiing operation says he and his staff are…
Hate your signature? Try plastic surgery for autographs
NEW YORK (AP) — Doctors, lawyers, celebrities: There's a new cosmetic surgery, of sorts, for…
North Okanagan RCMP seek help to find wanted violent offender
Vernon RCMP are asking the public for help finding a violent offender who is on…
The record is good for babies delivered by midwives in B.C.
Expanding midwifery care in British Columbia could help improve pregnancy outcomes for birthing parents and…
Kamloops chef cooks up creative culinary business
An innovative food-based business is expanding in Kamloops under the skilled direction of a Red…
Insurance company loses legal battle with B.C. homeowners over water damage claim
A B.C. couple has taken a fight with their insurance company all the way to…
Thompson-Okanagan cities among most affordable for first-time home buyers
While housing prices skyrocketed in Kamloops and the Okanagan last year, a new national survey…
Driver awakes to speed off, strike Kamloops RCMP cruiser
Kamloops RCMP woke up a man slumped over in a vehicle Wednesday night, who then…
Interior Health issues warning following deadly avalanche
Following the three avalanche fatalities in southeast B.C. this week, the Interior Health Authority is…
Coquihalla Highway closed from Merritt to Hope
Extreme winter weather and heavy traffic congestion has forced the Ministry of Transportation to close…
Couple takes WestJet to court in Penticton for ‘mental distress’ from cancelled flight
WestJet is being sued for cancelling a flight back to B.C. from Mexico after a…
Here’s why you don’t pass a snow plow on the right
We all know not to do it, but some of us obviously can't help themselves.…
iN PHOTOS: Rare planetary conjunction has Kamloops, Okanagan photographers busy
It has been a spectacular couple of weeks for nigh sky photographers and watchers in…
TRENDING NOW: Behold, the next generation of cat traps
This is the perfect illustration for the expression: Curiosity killed the cat. No felines were…
TSB takes over investigation into WestJet emergency landing in Kelowna
A federal transportation investigator is heading to Kelowna after a WestJet engine fire. The Transportation…
Supermarket giant appeals after union wins fight over cost of living pay
A Canadian supermarket giant that was ordered to payout $177,000 to more than 1,000 workers…
New land conservancy will help save a B.C. island’s precious ‘popcorn bowl’
A new conservancy on Saturna Island boosts the protection of B.C.’s rarest ecosystem, which shelters…