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Top ten dumb criminal stories of 2024 in Okanagan, Kamloops
Criminals in the Okanagan and Kamloops had some harebrained schemes this year, so here’s a…
RCMP ask for public’s help to find missing Kamloops man
Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 45-year-old man. Paul…
Penticton council throws its support behind proposed walk-in clinic
Penticton city council threw its enthusiastic support behind the proposed new community walk-in clinic scheduled…
Veteran South Okanagan MP looking forward to retirement after 10 years in Ottawa
Riding his beloved bicycle, spending more time with his grandchildren and “playing bad fiddle” are…
Eagle Bluff wildfire now ‘being held’
PENTICTON – There is good news on the Eagle Bluff wildfire front this morning. B.C.…
Consideration firefighters showed for South Okanagan bird sanctuary moves manager to tears
PENTICTON – Consideration wildfire-fighting helicopter pilots showed for some recovering birds living on the ground…
Eagle Bluff wildfire shows little growth overnight, more ignitions planned
PENTICTON – A wet and cooler couple of days has had a significant effect on…
Mount Miller wildfire near Okanagan Connector being held
KELOWNA – Fire crews hit the Mount Miller wildfire near the Okanagan Connector hard last…
Kelowna-West MLA Ben Stewart under review by Elections B.C.
KELOWNA – Elections B.C. has confirmed that they are reviewing Kelowna West MLA Ben Stewart’s…
B.C. SPCA photo contest brings wildlife into focus
The B.C. SPCA has launched its 11th annual Wildlife-In-Focus photography contest. The goal of the…
iN VIDEO: Parts of Alberta get heavy snowfall just ahead of summer
Before you complain about the chilly weather in the interior, take a look at what…
B.C. Wine Cider & Spirits Festival hosts Cirque de la Nuit in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Le Cirque De La Nuit is coming to Kelowna for the first time…
B.C. overdose deaths would be twice as high without harm reduction services
Research by the B.C. Centre for Disease Control suggests that 3,000 possible overdose deaths were…
Residents in Kelowna, Kamloops invited to share views on workers’ compensation
The B.C. government is inviting the public to give feedback on the workers’ compensation system…
B.C. government launches survey following frustration from cellphone users
The B.C. government has launched a survey in order to gain insight on what issues…
iN VIDEO: Okanagan fishermen encounter ‘Fire bags of death’
KELOWNA – They call themselves the Backing Boys and on their YouTube channel they "fish…
WILD WEDNESDAY: An up-close look at B.C.’s woodpeckers
Many birds have already flown south to warmer climate now that cooler weather has arrived…
B.C. Transit bus collision in Penticton sends pedestrian to hospital
PENTICTON – A B.C. Transit bus was involved in a collision with a pedestrian in…
Province restricts commercial trucks from using far left lane on section of Coquihalla Highway
The Ministry of Transportation is launching a new pilot program this week in order to…
Lake Country residents vote in mostly incumbent council and say “yes” to new fire hall
LAKE COUNTRY – The people of Lake Country should recognize much of city council with…
iN VIDEO: Near head-on collision near Revelstoke prompts RCMP reminder to drivers
REVELSTOKE – A passenger bus with a dashcam recorded the moment it almost collided with…
Thousands of dollars collected at B.C. Liquor Stores for wildfire support
Nearly $160,000 has been collected in donations at B.C. Liquor Stores around the province, for…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Here’s how to properly use bear spray
WildSafe B.C. is asking everyone to take just a few seconds out of their day…
Lawsuit against B.C. government to recognize the existence of sasquatch fails
NEW WESTMINSTER – Most people in the province have an opinion on whether or not…