Local Journalism Initiative
iN PHOTOS: Known for its healing ‘spots,’ syilx people are protecting this South Okanagan lake
cewel’na Leon Louis of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band unlocks the gate that keeps trespassers…
Work and the epidemic of men’s depression in B.C.
Nearly half of Canadian men meet the threshold for clinical depression and one in three…
Long-dormant volcano in northern B.C. is heating up
Scientists have detected moving magma under a long-dormant volcano 450 kilometres northwest of Prince Rupert,…
‘Sunshine in a race suit’: Racing community mourns death of Ohsweken Speedway fan favourite following West Kelowna crash
The sudden death of 20-year-old race car driver Noelle Teal has devastated her family, friends…
New Penticton art exhibits shine light on inner beauty
In the darkened gallery, the eyes of the large nude canvas portraits seem to follow…
In new Westbank exhibit, artists answer the question ‘what does it mean to be syilx?’
A new exhibit which looks at syilx identity through the artwork and writings of community…
‘Throttle therapy’: Summerland man launching new motorcycle tour company
JD Dubois is a man on a mission who just happens to be a biker…
Okanagan riders remember their fallen brothers and sisters
Motorcyclists from throughout the Okanagan will join together on Oct. 16 for the annual Memorial…
Unions in B.C. are winning protection against spiking inflation
A tight labour market and soaring inflation is giving unions leverage at the bargaining table…
Sounds of music almost silenced at Penticton care home
Just when it looked like the soothing sounds of music would be silenced at The…
Okanagan dogs get the jump on fun
There’s a new Okanagan group that’s taking the fun of playing fetch to new heights…
‘Sons of Anarchy’ star spotted in West Kootenays
Keara Shepherd was enjoying a chat with a friend at a downtown Nakusp cafe earlier…
Paying it forward at the Similkameen powwow
A couple of years ago, after a long drive home from the Neskonlith Powwow in…
Volunteer firefighters in B.C. risk burnout propping up ailing ambulance service
Quadra Island’s volunteer firefighters are regularly called out to drive the community’s ambulance because there…
Planned renewable diesel plant in B.C. will turn canola oil into fuel
Parkland Corporation wants to build a renewable diesel facility at its existing refinery in Burnaby…