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Eagle numbers soar in annual North Okanagan bird count
VERNON – It appears that 2019 is a bumper year for eagles living in the…
Crown lawyers again fail to get minimum sentence for sex offences against minors
VERNON – B.C.'s highest court has dismissed an appeal from Crown lawyers arguing that a…
Kelowna RCMP stop stolen truck with spike belt
KELOWNA – Two suspects were taken in custody by Kelowna RCMP after fleeing in a…
Nine months for Salmon Arm man involved in “roof surfing” accident that killed friend
VERNON – A man who pled guilty in a car "roof surfing" accident that killed…
Red dresses to fill Vernon stage to honour missing Indigenous women
VERNON – Tanya Laing Gahr has directed the Vagina Monologues three times, but her fourth…
Vernon Kin Race Track decade-old legal battle finally over
VERNON – The thunder of horses hoofs will not be returning to the Kin Race…
Snow should change to rain by weekend in Okanagan
KELOWNA – A wintery day in the Okanagan will give way to rain as weekend…
Suspected fraudster arrested in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM – Salmon Arm RCMP have arrested a male suspected of using stolen credits…
High costs let the air out of Vernon Balloon Glow event
VERNON – The popular Balloon Glow event at Vernon Winter Carnival has been grounded this…
OK Builders Supplies to close building centres in Okanagan
KELOWNA – A well known retail construction supply chain is closing its doors in the…
Woman locked in Vernon cemetery turns to social media to get out
VERNON – While cemeteries can usually sombre places for quiet relaxation, they're certainly not somewhere…
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association recognized by United Nations body
The year just past has been a good one for the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association.…
Accused pleads guilty in Vernon roof surfing accident that killed friend
VERNON – A man involved in a tragic "roof surfing" car accident nearly three years…
Cloudy skies dominate Okanagan forecast this week
KELOWNA – It’s going to be cloudy and generally dull in the Okanagan this week.…
Lumby arena showcases upcoming Hockeyville renovations
LUMBY – Female skaters in Lumby are set to see better facilities as the Pat…
Black ice collision in Vernon sends one to hospital
VERNON — A two-vehicle collision caused by icy road conditions sent one person to the…
Police seek owner of sailboat adrift on Okanagan Lake
KELOWNA – Kelowna RCMP is trying to track down the owner of an unmanned sailboat…
Pleasant weekend ahead for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Okanagan valley residents can look forward to sunshine and mild temperatures this weekend.…
Kelowna housing construction decreased in 2018, while other Interior cities see new apartment boom
The City of Kamloops saw a boom in construction last year, almost doubling the number…
Okanagan car thief gets two year prison sentence
VERNON – An Okanagan man will be spending almost two years in prison after a…
Snow will turn to rain later this week in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – The Okanagan valley can expect a mix of snow and rain this week…
Eatology fills plate with bus station purchase
VERNON – The owners of Eatology found a silver lining in the closure of Greyhound…
Woman dies in three vehicle crash near Vernon
VERNON – One person has died after a three-vehicle collision closed Highway 97 for several…
Confirmed flu cases in Interior Health Authority up from last year
An early start to this year’s flu season is one of many factors contributing to…