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Kelowna thief gets year in jail for Lower Mainland break-ins
A Kelowna man is going to jail for a series of burglaries in the Lower…
‘The Walking Dead’s’ Abraham taking selfies with fans at Kelowna ComiCon
A star from the hit AMC series The Walking Dead will be in Kelowna this…
How UBC and UBCO are revolutionizing Ph.Ds
The Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia is in its second year of…
UBC Okanagan student’s research may help communities avoid flooding after wildfire
Through its Public Scholars Initiative, the University of British Columbia Okanagan is making wildfire regions,…
Housing crisis in Okanagan impacting humans and their pets
Many people are facing hardships due to the housing crisis in the Okanagan and pets…
Out-of-province boat ban gaining support in the Thompson-Okanagan
Calls for a moratorium on out-of-province boats in BC to protect local waterways from invasive…
John’s Angels: Kelowna’s group of volunteers for the unhoused
A new group of volunteers wanting to help the unhoused has emerged in Kelowna to…
Why sheltering the homeless in the Okanagan isn’t enough
While the Okanagan unhoused community has to face a myriad of issues to answer their…
Volunteers picking up pieces after Vernon SPCA’s withdrawal
Local rescue organizations are preparing to step up and close the gaps now that Vernon…
Kalamalka Rotary’s Dream Auction in Vernon raised over $237,000
Kalamalka Rotary hosted its 39th Annual Dream Auction this weekend and raised more than $237,000.…
Community gathers for vigil in Kelowna tonight to remember trans lives lost
A candlelight vigil for Trans Day of Remembrance is taking place in Kelowna tonight to…
Rutland’s healthcare services just got more accessible
Healthcare in Rutland is set to become more accessible with two new health centres opening…
Blasting to close Highway 97 near Summerland on Friday
A 90-minute closure is planned on Highway 97 north of Summerland this Friday. Highway 97…
Man seriously injured in early morning Kamloops assault
The Kamloops RCMP is investigating an assault with weapon that sent a man to the…
UBC Okanagan student’s research aimed at mitigating wildfire risks
A scientist at UBC Okanagan studying wildfire fuel mitigation is trying to make a difference…
Highway 97 near Summerland will close for blasting this week
Highway 97 near Summerland will once again be closed for a short period of time…
Okanagan RCMP family preparing to light huge star on local mountain
A star will be lit above Lake Country this week as part of an annual tradition…
Sensory-friendly Santa Claus returns to Kelowna mall
Autism Okanagan is hosting sensory-friendly visit with Santa for families who have kids on the…
Ticked about the high price of cell phone service in BC? You’re not alone
A sizeable majority of British Columbians say they're paying too much money on their mobile…
Kelowna student one of two Canadians attending UN climate leadership summit in Dubai
A Kelowna student will be one of two Canadian high school delegates at the United…
Why an Okanagan family is moving back to Vancouver to find childcare
The state of childcare in the Okanagan seems to have reached a crisis point and…
Suspect in custody after police pursuit in Kamloops
A police pursuit in Kamloops resulted in a rescued victim and a suspect in custody…
Kamloops crash: Third victim, from Kelowna, in critical condition
One of the three victims of the car crash that occurred last week in Kamloops…
Community-led effort to reopen historic tunnel on KVR trail near Naramata
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is directing efforts toward the reopening the historic Adra Tunnel…