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Survey says: Kelowna’s sense of security drops at night
KELOWNA – A random survey of Kelowna residents found they feel pretty safe during the…
TRU, RCMP issue warning after two armed robberies on campus
KAMLOOPS — Two armed robberies at Thompson Rivers University have prompted Kamloops police and campus staff…
Kamloops Fire Rescue reminding residents open air burning is not permitted
KAMLOOPS — As the City of Kamloops continues to get warmer and dryer, Kamloops Fire…
Homeless shelter isn’t the problem in downtown, says West Kelowna mayor
WEST KELOWNA – A Town Hall meeting has been called by West Kelowna Mayor Gord…
Who do you call about offensive shrubberies in Kelowna?
KELOWNA – Bylaw officers won’t have to stand on the roofs of their trucks to…
New Kelowna bike lane passes ghost bike for cyclist killed on road
KELOWNA – Patricia Keenan was cycling between traffic and parked cars on Bernard Avenue when…
WILD WEDNESDAY: The truth about B.C.’s rattlesnakes
Rattlesnakes are often misunderstood by the general public and in this week's episode of Wild…
Paddle boarder spotted on icy South Thompson River in Kamloops
You may think stand-up paddle boarding is a sport best suited for warm summer days,…
Snowbird pilot was in worst possible scenario before crash, former Air Force pilot, trainer says
When Snowbird 11 Capt. Richard MacDougall took off from Kamloops Airport May 17, he likely…
Tattoo shops reopening amidst pandemic with new safety protocols
The tattoo industry has long had stringent sanitation protocols in place so the biggest adjustment…
North Okanagan chicken farm fined $39K after worker’s arm caught in machine
An Armstrong chicken farm has been fined almost $39,000 after an employee suffered serious injuries…
Tips for a COVID-safe Halloween from the B.C. CDC
With Halloween just around the corner, the B.C. Centre for Disease control has some advice…
Too many Penticton drivers not stopping when school buses unload kids
The company that operates Penticton’s school buses is reminding motorists to be aware of the…
Close call after Kamloops fire sparked by lamp – but not the way you might think
A little too much light was shed for a Kamloops resident who had a close…
New highrises don’t worry Kelowna firefighters but staffing an issue
As developers keep pushing plans to lift Kelowna’s skyline higher – the latest being 46…