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FLOOD WATCH 2017: Kelowna beaches set to close due to flood protection measures
KELOWNA – Okanagan Lake is continuing to rise and beach areas of local parks are…

Kamloops parks manager disappointed in vandalism, graffiti in downtown parks
'IT'S JUST GETTING WORSE AND WORSE.' KAMLOOPS – The trail connecting downtown Kamloops' Riverside and…

Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District buys parkland in Naramata
PENTICTON – The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District announced today, Oct. 21, the purchase of three new parkland…

Thousands more Music in the Park guests compared to last year
KAMLOOPS – Thanks to some big events taking place in downtown Kamloops this summer, Music…

Two arrests made at Lac Le Jeune Road trailer park
KAMLOOPS – A trailer park in Kamloops was closed off this morning while police made…

Bail for man accused of shooting rifle in Kamloops trailer park
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man suspected of firing a rifle in a trailer park has…

Suspect in weekend trailer park shooting in Kamloops due for bail hearing
KAMLOOPS – The man accused of firing shots inside a Kamloops trailer park this weekend…

Residents look for support creating new park in Vernon
VERNON – It’s an iconic view of Vernon often used to illustrate the beauty of…

Vernon police looking for witness to Polson Park assault, damage
VERNON – RCMP are looking for a man who was caught on camera witnessing an…
Police looking for more information after thief stole a bike repair station at Kamloops park
KAMLOOPS – City officials are on the lookout for a bike repair station that was…

Where to go Easter egg hunting this weekend
KAMLOOPS – As we wait for the long weekend to come our way, the little…

Man watching kid play at Kamloops park sparks suspicion
KAMLOOPS – A man watching a child play at a North Shore park yesterday raised…

City council to consider closing a section of Kamloops Rivers Trail
KAMLOOPS – A section of the Rivers Trail directly underneath the Yellowhead Bridge in Kamloops may be permanently closed. City staff are recommending the closure of roughly 200 metres of trail because of heavy erosion from water dripping off of the bridge. A report on the issue is going to city council at their regular...

Dropping wildfire threat reopens part of Knox Mountain Drive
KELOWNA – Although the majority of Knox Mountain Drive will remain closed due to the risk of wildfire, the road will be reopened to vehicles as far as the first lookout tomorrow. The Friday, Sept. 4 opening comes after the road was closed in July due to the high risk of fire. Urban Forest Technician...

Bertram Creek Park reopens after cougar sightings
KELOWNA – Officials have reopened the Bertram Creek Regional Park after sightings of a cougar in the area shut it down Wednesday. Regional District spokesperson Bruce Smith says signs about the recent sightings will remain up to warn residents of the ongoing risk. “Those using this and other Regional Parks in a more natural-setting should be...