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Grants to help with growth in Okanagan, Kamloops spent on score clock, skating rinks and signs
It’s been almost a year since the BC government handed $1 billion to municipalities to…
Why Kelowna is building more homes for middle class rather than low income
With the cost of living and the rate of homelessness continuing to rise, it may…
Kamloops hotels fared better than the Okanagan’s in 2023
Two consecutive years of high occupancy are triggering interest in building more hotels in Kamloops.…
COSAR saves side-by-side riders from a gully near Peachland
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue saved six side-by-side riders from a gully near Peachland last…
BC Housing spent more than $730M in Thompson-Okanagan in past five years
The province, through BC Housing, has spent big bucks in the past five years trying…
Hatchet man, trickster or valued peacekeeper in Kamloops? Will the real Chief Lolo please stand up
Jean Baptistes Lolo, aka St. Paul, is a mysterious character in the early history of…
B.C. Conservatives announce real estate agent as candidate for Kelowna Centre riding
The Conservative Party of BC has announced its candidate for Kelowna Centre. Kristina Loewen is…
Central Okanagan residents want curbside food waste collection
A simple system for collecting food waste in yard waste bins in the Central Okanagan…
Outdoor skating season comes to an end at Kelowna’s Stuart Park
Today is the last day to enjoy the outdoor skating rink at Stuart Park in…
Shuswap-based petition for BC Wildfire reforms presented to premier
Following a devastating fire season for the Shuswap region, a petition calling for major changes…
Warm week ahead in Kamloops and the Okanagan
Temperatures could reach double digits this week in Kamloops and almost as warm in the…
UPDATE: Criminal negligence charges being considered in fatal Kelowna crane collapse
More than two years after a tower crane collapse in downtown Kelowna killed five worker,…
Growing grapes in Okanagan is ‘like Russian roulette’ these days: winemaker
It’s clear that the 2024 wine grape crop has been destroyed by cold weather throughout…
BC students more stressed but into drugs and sex less: survey
BC school students are less European, more gender diverse, experience increasing stress but turning to…
How billions for middle income housing in Kamloops, Okanagan may help those in need
From the City of Kelowna to the federal government, the flavour of the day for…
Kelowna council to consider $130,000 grant to start Rutland business patrol
Kelowna city council is being asked to approve a one-time grant of $130,000 to establish…
Grieving father of worker killed in Kelowna crane collapse calls for immediate action
As far as Chris Vilnes is concerned, new rules are needed now not later to…
Warm cloudy weather to continue through weekend in Kamloops, Okanagan
Double digit high temperatures didn’t materialize this week in Kamloops as forecast but could happen…
Kelowna man gets two years for possessing images of sexually assaulted children
A man was sentenced to two years in jail after being convicted of possession of…
WorkSafeBC refuses to release Kelowna crane collapse report but still making changes
Even though the RCMP has finally wrapped up its investigation into the 2021 fatal Kelowna…
Prescribed burn in Kelowna set for March
A cultural and prescribed burn in the McCulloch area in Kelowna is set for March.…
Construction well under way for new tiny homes for homeless Kelowna residents
Building has started on Kelowna’s second batch of tiny homes for homeless residents. Last week,…
Highway 97 closures for blasting four days in a row
A section of Highway 97 between Penticton and Kelowna will be closed in both directions…
Kelowna’s Olympia Greek Taverna rises from the ashes today
One of Kelowna's favourite restaurants, Olympia Greek Taverna, is set to reopen for takeout and…