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UPDATE: Peachland wildfire estimated to remain at 1,000 hectares
PEACHLAND – The battle against the wildfire near Peachland continues, however, no growth has been…
Looking for a forever home; Kelowna SPCA pet of the week
KELOWNA – Caesar, animal identification number 441592, is a young at heart German Shepherd looking…
Philpott Road wildfire evacuation order partially downgraded
KELOWNA – The Evacuation Order for the 465-hectare Philpott Road wildfire has been partially downgraded.…
Dogs alleviate feelings of stress and homesickness: UBC Okanagan study
OKANAGAN – Attending university brings a mountain of challenges to students and stress is one…
Sunny and hot in the Okanagan this weekend
OKANAGAN – Depending on how much forest fire smoke makes it into the Okanagan, the…
Local pain clinic renamed to honour Kelowna doctor
KELOWNA – A local clinic is being renamed to honour a popular and much-loved surgeon…
Cactus experts from Kasugai attending Kelowna agricultural expo next week
KELOWNA – Delegates from Kasugai, Japan will be in Kelowna next week for an agricultural…
$2.5 million South Okanagan radio telescope will be online in time for eclipse
PENTICTON – A new multimillion dollar radio telescope in Kaleden will get its first big…
Recently restored sections of Mission Creek damaged by spring flooding
KELOWNA – The flooding in the Central Okanagan this spring damaged several areas of Mission…
Okanagan one of the best places in Canada to see solar eclipse
OKANAGAN – If you have to be in Canada for the solar eclipse next week, you…
Team Okanagan spent more than three times as much as other candidates combined to win May election
KELOWNA – It cost the three B.C. Liberal candidates more than $270,000 to sweep the…
No toilets, shower from a hose: Former employee describes life in a West Kelowna fruit picker camp
WEST KELOWNA – A little community in West Kelowna is dealing with a big problem.…
Treasured keepsake stolen one week after moving to Armstrong
ARMSTRONG – Just one week after moving to Armstrong, something was stolen from Kaity Campbell…
To catch an arsonist: How fire investigators find leads and deal with challenges
KELOWNA – This week’s Knox Mountain fire shows just how easy it is to start…
Imperial Optical forced to shut down after years of owner pretending to be an optician
WEST KELOWNA – The owner of a West Kelowna eye clinic has been misleading patients…
Westbank designer bringing First Nation-inspired fashion to Paris
KELOWNA – Jill Setah’s dream to share her passion for First Nation culture in the…
Less than three months left to apply for flood assistance
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Residents who have been impacted by the flooding of Okanagan Lake now…
Interior gas prices poised to climb ahead of long weekend
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Some gas stations across the Interior have begun raising their prices ahead…
Conservation defends fine for Kelowna teen who tried to raise wild goose
KELOWNA – Rescuing a wild animal you think is injured or abandoned is most likely…
More than 100 firefighters from Mexico and U.S. arrive this week to help with Interior wildfires
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Firefighters from two other countries are flying into the Interior to help battle…
Heritage Christian School superintendent fired for ‘misappropriation’ of more than $28,000
KELOWNA – The superintendent of Heritage Christian School in Kelowna has been fired for misappropriating…
Kelowna teen fined for raising wild goose
KELOWNA – A 17-year-old animal lover from Kelowna says B.C. Conservation Officers confiscated a goose…
It’s not a Kelowna IKEA store, but it’s as close as it gets
KELOWNA – An IKEA collection point has opened in Kelowna. The Swedish furniture and houseware…
RCMP investigating ‘man-made’ fire on Knox Mountain
KELOWNA – The grass fire on Knox Mountain is now fully contained however crews will…