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$17M pledged to four small Thompson-Okanagan communities
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Kaleden, Spallumcheen, Peachland and Lytton will split more than $17 million from the…
Renowned indigenous author, Richard Wagamese, has died
KAMLOOPS – Storyteller, author and journalist Richard Wagamese, has died. Family members confirm that Wagamese…
Drivers warned about heavy snowfall on Coquihalla Highway
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Heavy snowfall on the Coquihalla Highway is causing driving conditions to deteriorate and…
Below normal snowpack means diminished flooding risk in B.C. Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The latest snowpack report from the Ministry of Environment explains why people in…
Avalanche warning issued for southeastern B.C. heading into long weekend
REVELSTOKE – Anyone planning to rip through snowy terrain in the backcountry over the holiday…
Deadly fungal disease affecting bats creeps into B.C.
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A disease responsible for killing millions of bats has made its way to…
UPDATE: Snowfall warning ended for Rogers Pass: Environment Canada
UPDATE: 8:48 a.m., Jan. 18, 2017 THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Significant snowfall is now longer expected and…
UPDATE: Coquihalla crash clear, Highway 5 northbound open
UPDATE 2:37 PM DEC. 28 THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The crash that closed the northbound lanes of…
Slow down when the snow flies, first responders plead
KAMLOOPS – Snow covered roads and speedy drivers are combining in a bad way, making…
Employee with Hepatitis A detected at Clearwater Dairy Queen
PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT ISSUED CLEARWATER – Anyone who's eaten at the Clearwater Dairy Queen during…
Snowfall warning for parts of the southern B.C. Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Heavy snow falling across the southern Interior today has prompted Environment Canada to…
Invasive mussels found in Montana; Okanagan Water Board calls for tighter restrictions at home
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Invasive mussels have latched on in Montana, triggering the state's declaration of a…
Okanagan College gets $416,000 to deliver training for office jobs
VERNON – Job seekers looking for work in office administration, entry-level bookkeeping and basic accounting…
Reoperation rates for Canadian breast cancer patients too high: UBC Okanagan study
KELOWNA – Canadian breast cancer patients that require a potentially avoidable additional operation after treatment…
First West Kelowna chimney fire of the season sparks warning from fire department
WEST KELOWNA – The fire department in West Kelowna responded to their first chimney fire…
Canada-wide warrant issued for B.C. sexual offender
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – RCMP is asking for help from the public to find a former Prince…
Caution advised when getting cosmetic tattoos: Interior Health
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The trend toward new cosmetic procedures like microblading has prompted a safety warning…
Thompson-Okanagan locals travel by bus to anti-Kinder Morgan pipeline rally in Vancouver
'WE WILL BE LINKING ARMS AND STANDING TOGETHER AS PEOPLE FROM ALL RACES, NATIONS, AND…
Solidarity with Standing Rock rallies gaining ground in the Thompson-Okanagan
"WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS, NOT PROTESTORS" THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Demonstrations in support of the anti-Dakota access…
Fake call centres raided in India; CRA scam calls drop dramatically
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Authorities have targetted call centres in India know for using the so-called Canada…
Free flu shots available for at-risk groups in Thompson-Okanagan
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Flu season is back, and the Interior Health Authority is reminding all at-risk…
Interior Health providing more beds for mental health and substance abuse patients
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – By the end of this year, more support beds will be available for…
Okanagan Connector getting new rest area
KELOWNA – Weary travellers on the Okanagan Connector will soon be given a new place…
Toby Keith named headliner for 2017 Merritt Rockin’ River Fest
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Famed country superstar Toby Keith will take the stage in Merritt B.C next…