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Elderly man in wheelchair victim of Vernon hit and run
A driver in downtown Vernon didn't stop after hitting an elderly man in a wheelchair.…
Devastating disease impacting bighorn sheep found in eastern Okanagan herds
Agencies on both sides of the border are working to help bighorn sheep after learning…
Imaginary cows had a say in where Westbank First Nation reserves were placed
Ever wonder how European colonizers decided where to put Indian reserves in the Okanagan? It…
Pilot unaccounted for after helicopter crash on Shuswap River
The pilot of a helicopter that crashed into the Shuswap River this past weekend left…
Yellowstone Ranch near Beaverdell auctioned for $15 million
The auction of a 73,000-acre ranch near Beaverdell, east of Kelowna, wound up at 11:48…
UPDATE: Missing Kelowna woman located
UPDATE: Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 RCMP say a missing Kelowna woman has been located and…
Badly injured kitten found in BC Interior fighting for life
A ten-week-old kitten is fighting to stay alive after it was found badly injured on…
Oliver emergency room closed tonight: Interior Health
The hospital in Oliver will be closing its emergency department overnight. The South Okanagan General…
Oliver Wine Village has a winery for sale
There’s a chance to own a slice of the District Wine Village in Oliver. The…
Targeted shooting in North Okanagan sends man to hospital
A victim has been less than forthcoming with North Okanagan police after he was shot…
Vernon couple plan to buy first home with $100,000 lottery win
A lucky couple in Vernon are planning to purchase their first home after winning a…
Exhausted dog rescued from North Vancouver trail
A hiker became stuck in the dark without a headlamp on the Lynn Loop trail…
TRENDING NOW: Puppy gets angry at hiccups
Nothing is more adorable than a puppy unless, of course, that puppy has the hiccups.…
Kansas police and a small newspaper are at the center of a 1st Amendment fight after a newsroom raid
MARION, Kan. (AP) — A small newspaper and a police department in Kansas are at…
BC nurse suspended for poor narcotic handling
A BC nurse was suspended for four weeks after repeated issues with handling medication. Langley…
Kamloops man charged in violent road rage assault
A man has been charged with assault after a road rage incident in May ended…
No clear winner in arbitrator’s decision on overhaul of Kamloops bylaw
The City of Kamloops will have to go back to negotiations with the public employees…
Kelowna council stalls construction of 25-storey downtown highrise
Kelowna city council followed the advice of its staff and cancelled permits today for a…
Heat records broken in Kelowna and other parts of the Thompson-Okanagan
A high temperature of 37.8 Celsius in Kelowna yesterday, Aug. 14, broke the area’s record…
Mexican tourist disappeared without a trace in South Okanagan
Mexican tourist Carlos Aranda Burgoin had a brief conversation with an RCMP officer at a…
E-biker in hospital after colliding with vehicle near Salmon Arm
A young Blind Bay cyclist on an e-bike is lucky to be alive after colliding…
Supporters of new Kelowna theatre thrilled with creation of task force
Only one out of nine or 10 seats on a new task force on performing…
Kamloops bylaw overhaul violated union agreement but dispute isn’t over
A long-awaited labour decision between the City of Kamloops and its employee union says the…
Unclaimed $1M lottery ticket purchased in Lower Mainland set to expire
If you bought a Lotto 6/49 ticket in Maple Ridge last year you might want…