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Okanagan firefighting communities struggling to find paid on-call recruits
At one time, Peachland’s Fire Department had a waitlist for on-call firefighters but over the…

Thompson Okanagan Christmas markets cancelled, postponed until 2021
With COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings in place, Thompson Okanagan Christmas markets have been cancelled or…

It’s time to go nuts at West Kelowna’s nut farm despite COVID-19
COVID-19 can be blamed for lots of bad things but one thing it can’t do…

West Kelowna firefighters battle brush fire
West Kelowna firefighters battled a Friday night brush fire caused by an unauthorized campfire on…

Annual Kelowna breastfeeding challenge to kick off virtually
To mark National Breastfeeding Week, a Kelowna-based virtual breastfeeding challenge is being held today. Instead…

Housing sales and prices jumped in September for Central and North Okanagan
There was a 78 per cent increase in the number of homes sold in the…

B.C. NDP fill out Central Okanagan candidates for 2020 election
The B.C. NDP has filled out its Kelowna slate with the announcement of candidates for…

Why B.C. election results may not be known for weeks after voting day
COVID-19 has disrupted everything, and that will include the B.C. provincial election. As of Oct.…

Air Canada flight carrying COVID-19 infected passenger lands in Kelowna
A passenger with COVID-19 has been reported on a recent Air Canada flight that landed…

Interior Health region is bending the curve on COVID-19
Every part of the Interior Health region has now joined Vancouver Island in having the…

ELECTION 2020: Snap election call made riding associations irrelevant
Premier John Horgan’s snap election call last week was a good political move for him…

Penticton Jeep owner gets ‘ducked’ in Kelowna as trend makes its way to the Okanagan
A Penticton resident was in Kelowna earlier this week when he found something on his…

Bandanas, face shields no longer accepted at Canadian airports
Transport Canada has updated its face covering requirements and is no longer allowing bandanas, face…

B.C. Green Party names Okanagan, Shuswap candidates for upcoming election
The B.C. Greens have announced official candidates in the Okanagan and Shuswap region for the…

More staff needed in long term care homes before visiting restrictions can be eased
Despite a rally urging visitation restrictions in B.C. long term care homes be eased, there…