Local Journalism Initiative
Youth allegedly cheated by former Kelowna social worker wants restorative justice process
An Indigenous youth who was in care of Robert Riley Saunders when he was working…
Interior Health to review deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Oliver care home
Interior Health is ordering a review for “lessons learned” from the outbreak at McKinney Place…
Indigenous identity fraud law is ‘a dividing line in the sand,’ says Haida filmmaker
Haida filmmaker Tamara Bell launched a campaign this week to convince the federal government to…
Federal COVID-19 travel rules create obstacles for B.C.’s migrant workers
From their homes in far-flung locations like Guatemala, Mexico, and Honduras, migrant workers are telling…
Preliminary inquiry underway for accused in 2000 murder of pregnant Kamloops woman
A preliminary inquiry is underway in Kamloops court for the man accused of murdering his girlfriend…
Budding farmer gets chance to grow Keremeos dream orchard thanks to land-matching program
This year, Kanver Brares will be tending his own fruit trees in the Similkameen Valley…
The burning question: What pollution and health threats are lurking in wood stoves?
If the stereotype associated with country living holds fast, folks in Canada’s small towns and…
Conditional deal struck to sell Sickle Point to South Okanagan regional district
A deal to purchase the Sickle Point property has been reached, subject to the approval…
How new COVID-19 travel rules could hurt Canada’s greenhouse vegetable industry
New COVID-19 testing requirements for travellers entering Canada could hinder more than would-be pandemic tourists.…
Tourism Sun Peaks supports task force funding request
Tourism Sun Peaks is throwing its support behind the recommendations of the provincial tourism task…
Fundraising efforts for South Okanagan family after son dies in New Year’s Day house fire
The community of Osoyoos is mourning the death of a young man who died on…
Plant-based meats are on the rise. But are they sustainable?
Vegetables are becoming increasingly common in an unusual place: the grocery store meat aisle. Sales…
Should the price of meat reflect its impact on the environment?
Meat is expensive — but we’re still paying far less for it than the cost…
Regional district to consider supporting truck traffic ban on Highway 5A
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District board will decide in mid-January whether to support a call for…
‘They are jeopardizing our lives’: Okanagan chief calls for change after clashes with conservation officers
An Okanagan chief says it’s time for B.C. conservation officers to stop harassing his people,…