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Former WFN chief shocked by sudden passing of Native rights advocate
KELOWNA – As band members around the world mourn the sudden loss of one of…
It’s really cold in the Okanagan, just not record-breaking cold
OKANAGAN – It's been more than four decades since we've had a Jan. 11 this…
Thompson-Okanagan snowpack below normal for this time of year
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – An extremely warm, wet November followed by an unusually cold December has ski…
Peachland dog owner accuses regional district of dirty tricks
PEACHLAND – The owner of a dog labelled dangerous by the regional district is accusing…
Five years in jail for 2015 home invasion of 85-year-old Kelowna woman
KELOWNA – A local man with a history of addiction has been sentenced to five…
Video footage leads police to Kelowna fraud suspect
KELOWNA – A Kelowna man was arrested at his home this week after he was…
Family fear for safety of missing Kelowna man
KELOWNA – RCMP are asking the public for help locating a Kelowna resident who has…
Animal rights activist Temple Grandin coming to Kelowna
KELOWNA – An author and celebrity animal rights activist who was the subject of a…
YEAR IN REVIEW: Major crimes of 2016
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – One of our goals as a news outlet is to understand crime, whether…
Seven years in jail for year of abuse of 12-year-old
CONTENT ADVISORY KELOWNA – An Alberta man was sentenced to seven years in prison for…
Teens arrested downtown after Rutland smash and grab
KELOWNA – Two teenagers were arrested after a smash and grab at a Rutland liquor…
New York New Year’s Eve in Kelowna this weekend
KELOWNA – Across the city pubs, bars and restaurants will host parties to celebrate the…
Kelowna family surprised by wild visitor
KELOWNA – Chloe Borthistle was telling her grandparents a story when suddenly she stopped and…
VIDEO: Kelowna’s biggest little Christmas town now even bigger
KELOWNA – Kathy Bernard’s miniature Christmas town has grown again. It now not only takes…
Snow having little impact at Kelowna airport
STILL A VERY BUSY DAY AT YLW KELOWNA – Today is one of the three…
Okanagan costume designer on working with Nicolas Cage
"I ASKED HIM IF HE'D BEEN TO THE OKANAGAN BEFORE. HIS EXPRESSION CHANGED." KELOWNA –…
Who spent more in the West Kelowna city hall referendum?
WEST KELOWNA – It takes more than money to buy civic halls. According to recently…
He broke into home of West Kelowna fire evacuees, but no evidence he was the thief
WEST KELOWNA – As firefighters fought to save properties threatened by the 2014 Smith Creek…
Kelowna homeless shelters welcome pets for all the right reasons
"THE MOST UNUSUAL WAS A MINI BANTAM ROOSTER THE LADY WOULD WALK ON A LEASH."…
Homeless man arrested for refusing to leave downtown Kelowna sidewalk
KELOWNA – A man living on the streets in downtown Kelowna says he was arrested…
After eight months, province fixes broken West Kelowna emergency traffic system
WEST KELOWNA – West Kelowna's fire chief is thanking the Ministry of Transportation for fixing…
Guilty pleas in Ben Lee Park machete attack and Rutland stabbing
"HE'S ADMITTING TO EACH AND EVERY ESSENTIAL ELEMENT." KELOWNA – A Kelowna man accused of…
Kelowna’s on its own with sidewalk sleeping bylaw; other Interior cities don’t come close
"IT'S TALKING TO PEOPLE, GETTING THEM ASSISTANCE AND JUST RESPONDING TO THE PUBLIC'S CONCERNS AND…
Cold weather kicks off Okanagan ice wine harvest
KELOWNA – As soon as it was obvious the mild fall was over earlier this…