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One wildfire discovered in the Shuswap after lightning storm
At least one wildfire started in the Shuswap after last night’s lightning storm. The fire…
Public art from Penticton’s sculpture exhibit will likely become private
Members of the public may have had their last chance to appreciate some of the…
Kamloops man charged in four weekend arsons
A suspect is in custody after a series of fires downtown and another in North…
‘Making art accessible’: New sculptures unveiled in Penticton
The public art work that decorates Penticton’s downtown and northern waterfront each year have been…
Group plans to put legalization of medical marijuana on Nebraska ballot
A group led by a Nebraska state lawmaker plans to again try to put the…
Kootenay regional district postpones climate events, citing intimidation, safety, misinformation
NELSON, B.C. – A British Columbia regional district has postponed a series of climate action…
Ashcroft’s primary care centre closed on Saturday
The Urgent and Primary Care Centre in Ashcroft won’t be open tomorrow. Interior Health announced…
TRENDING NOW: When your Lab brings home a new friend
Labradors are one of the friendliest dogs out there. This affable pup brought home a…
Canada, US delegates met in Kelowna for Columbia River Treaty talks
The deal between Canada and the U.S. over the flow of the mighty Columbia River…
Crews on scene for wildfire near Sun Peaks
BC Wildfire Service has eight firefighters at the scene of a new fire near Sun…
$41.5 million deal likely biggest hotel sale in Kelowna’s history
Kamloops-based Mundi Hotel Enterprises has made what is likely the most expensive hotel purchase in…
Former child in ‘care,’ hip-hop artist brings message of visibility to BC legislature
Bryant Doradea never thought he would be performing rap songs in the B.C. legislature for…
Parks Canada plans major rewrite of more than 200 historic site plaques
EDMONTON – They're affixed to old buildings where someone important used to live. Or they're…
The 1908 murder of the owner of the historic Midway Hotel
The two-storey Midway Hotel was built in 1900 and has served as a main hub…
Poor, old Fintry Queen still trying to make waves
Despite two decades of frustration, Andy Schwab is not giving up on his dream of…
Man tried to steal bike from Kelowna porch in front of owners
A Kelowna resident said she’s afraid after an unknown man tried to steal a bike…
Relocating Kelowna’s farmers’ market a priority for council: Mayor
Finding a new home for the decades-old Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market is square on…
BC massage therapist sanctioned again, this time for talking dirty
A BC massage therapist with a history of violations has been hit with additional sanctions,…
11 days of fun planned during Memorial Cup in Kamloops
Activities for all ages are scheduled during the 2023 Memorial Cup hockey tournament in Kamloops…
TRU student union took nominations, then quietly cancelled $16K in awards
The Thompson Rivers University Student Union backed out of its annual student awards last year,…
Accused Kamloops arsonist did not get bail
A Kamloops man who’s accused of setting dumpsters on fire remains in custody after his…
Judge: Mississippi school can make trans girl dress as boy for graduation
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge says he will not block a Mississippi school…
Southern Interior under severe thunderstorm watch
Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton are all under severe thunderstorm watch. Environment Canada issued an…
Vernon RCMP is stepping up backcountry enforcement this weekend
Vernon cops plan to rule the backcountry with an iron fist this long weekend. An…