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Georgina Whitehouse
RDCO wants $148,000 to prepare against fires, floods and extreme weather
The Regional District of the Central Okanagan is seeking $148,000 to cover emergency support services.…
Christmas trees in March? Peachland ready for filming of new Hallmark movie
Christmas trees are lining the streets of downtown Peachland, but this time it's not for…
Some Kelowna residents want to protect heritage neighbourhoods from infill: petition
A new online petition created by the Friends and Residents of the Abbott Street Heritage…
Alberta bighorn sheep might become ‘little-horn sheep’ soon
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since this story's publication, iNFOnews.ca has been notified by the Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship that…
Man smashes window of Keremeos RCMP detachment
Keremeos RCMP are seeking to identify a man who smashed the window of their own…
Rock icon Nazareth set to headline opening day of Penticton Peach Fest
The Penticton Peach Festival has announced iconic Scottish rock band Nazareth as its headline act…
Number of bicycle thefts in Kamloops, Okanagan beginning to fall
For a long time bicycle theft has been part of everyday life in the Okanagan,…
New Kelowna bakery serving authentic European bread
Alchemy Bread Company is a locally owned bakery with a mission to bring authentic European…
Kelowna cannabis dispensary’s licence suspended for selling edibles to minor
A Kelowna dispensary has been caught selling cannabis products to a minor. Prime Cannabis on…
Has the Your Worship title for mayors lost its meaning? Kamloops’ mayor thinks so
It’s an unusual expression, with roots in medieval Britain. So, why do we still refer…
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission bouncing back from tough year thanks pair of huge donations
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission, a non-profit homeless charity, struggled to keep up with a dramatic increase…
UBCO researchers want to turn couch potatoes into triathletes
UBC Okanagan is embarking on a new research project which will transform sporting newbies into…
Penticton homeowners wake to a stranger in their kitchen
Penticton residents woke up to a frightening surprise when they discovered an unknown man standing…
Some areas of Okanagan experiencing historically low snowpack
Concerns have been growing across BC as the snowpack measurements are lower than normal posing…
Kelowna flower grower selling bouquet subscriptions
A third-generation family-run farm is offering a subscription service for flowers in Kelowna. Kathy Wiebe…
O’Keefe to Ellis: How Irish settlers shaped the Okanagan
From the most prominent landowners to the namesake of the City of Vernon, here’s how…
BC’s hidden health care expenses: ‘I either come up with this money to save my life or I die’
Unlike the United States, Canada boasts free and accessible healthcare for all of its citizens…
‘People behaving badly’: Crime part of reason for Bliss Bakery’s exit from downtown Kelowna
Bliss Bakery has been a crucial part of downtown Kelowna for a decade but now…
Expect patchy spring wildflowers in areas burned by wildfire in Okanagan
Spring in the valley is often accompanied by a yellow sea of Okanagan sunflowers. But…
Driverless buses on Okanagan Rail Trail in Kelowna being studied
The prospect of futuristic autonomous transport has been in the cards for the Okanagan Rail Trail…
Injured porcupine rescued by Vernon dog walker
Porcupines spend the majority of their time high in the trees, away from predators. That…
How property owners can help prevent the spread of invasive rats in BC
The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society is advocating for Thompson-Okanagan area residents to stop the…
Suspect arrested for threatening security guard with a knife in downtown Kelowna
RCMP arrested 49-year-old man for trying to attack a security guard with a knife in…
Kamloops RCMP release photos related to arson investigation
Kamloops RCMP have released new images related to an arson investigation in Brocklehurst. On March…