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Parents call for better air quality in schools to protect against viruses, fire smoke
Kate Laing's family managed to avoid COVID-19 for more than two years. When her oldest…
The mutant tomatoes are here, and they come in peace
This is the time of year when, without fail, readers send me photos of their…
‘Permanent jewelry’ makes a forever statement (though you can change your mind)
Self expression, individuality and celebration: These are some of the reasons people opt for permanent…
Earth is outside its ‘safe operating space for humanity’ on most key measurements, study says
Earth is exceeding its “safe operating space for humanity” in six of nine key measurements…
An Airbnb, Vrbo or other rental host ghosted you. Now what?
Lauren Gumport was en route to a vacation on the island of Chios, Greece, in…
Citing sustainability, Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Bethany Patton steps up to the counter and places her pink…
German tailor who specializes in bespoke lederhosen is in high demand ahead of Oktoberfest
BAD HINDELANG, Germany (AP) — As Germany’s city of Munich prepares to tap the kegs…
‘In control’: Study looks at exercise to boost overall well-being of kids with cancer
CALGARY – It's been a challenging time for Mira Penney. The 10-year-old was diagnosed with…
Health Canada to review US panel’s conclusion common decongestant doesn’t relieve congestion
Health Canada says it will review a declaration by American government experts who say a…
South Okanagan motorsports park opening new track for off-road trucks
The Area 27 racetrack in the South Okanagan has built an all-new terrain track and…
TRENDING NOW: The world’s most effective alarm clock
If you want to get out of bed on time, this rooster is the alarm…
TRENDING NOW: Little turtle buddy gets help from giraffe friend
Sometime you just need a little help from a friend. Case in point, this giraffe…
iN VIDEO: World’s largest stainless steel T-Rex coming to South Okanagan
The world’s largest stainless steel T-Rex will be unveiled in the South Okanagan next week.…
TRENDING NOW: A very clever bird
Who said birds can't be trained? This little guy is very clever. A very clever…
Kelowna woman calling for regulation of moving companies
A Kelowna woman is calling for regulation of the moving industry after she lost possession…
Kamloops bat attacker’s home going to court ordered sale
It has been over eight years since Jessie Simpson was attacked by Kristopher Teichrieb with…
SMOOTH AND AGED: Penticton restaurateur now making his own sake
Penticton restaurant owner Tatsuo Kan opened the first sake brewery in the Okanagan and now…
How BC’s burnt forests feed the Kamloops mill
All that wood left behind in burnt BC forests is beginning to find new life…
The lonely namesake of Knox Mountain
The Okanagan Lake, downtown Kelowna and the mountains surrounding the city are all visible from…
Westbank First Nation wants to return to prescribed burning
It may seem counter intuitive, but intentionally burning the land could be what saves the…
Kelowna Mounties arrested man for ‘negligible’ amount of meth, lawsuit alleges
Small personal amounts of drugs were decriminalized in BC, but a Kelowna cop still found…
Court upholds $500,000 fine for two B.C. trucking companies for underpaying drivers
A $500,000 fine for two BC trucking companies that underpaid their drivers for years has…
B.C. court tells Air Canada to pay customer for misplaced luggage, delayed flight
Once again, a Canadian airline has been forced to reimburse a customer for a missed…
‘WE COULDN’T GET AWAY’: West Kelowna family fled three times in one night as fires spread
Heather Reis spent hours running from three different fires as the McDougall Creek wildfire closed…