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YEAR IN REVIEW: The most memorable quotes of 2016
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – When journalists put something in quotes, it’s because the subject put it much…
Upcoming Polar Bear Swims from the Okanagan to Kamloops
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – If you want to kick off the New Year with a polar bear…
Wild goose chase across Vernon comes to a happy ending for lost dog
VERNON – He has a few cuts and his paws are in rough shape, but…
YEAR IN REVIEW: Wildlife and pets, how animals impacted the region
In the region, there's no shortage of wild animals. Pair that with the abundance of…
Snowfall warning in effect for Coquihalla from Merritt to Hope
MERRITT – Drivers are being warned to drive to conditions on the Coquihalla this evening…
iNPHOTOS: Christmas in the Interior was picture perfect
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Twinkling lights, snow-covered hills and wildlife made Christmastime in Kamloops and the Okanagan…
‘I thought I had lost her:’ Dog reunites with Penticton owner after five days on Coquihalla
'I'M STILL FLOORED BY ALL THE LOVE THAT WAS SHOWN' MERRITT – After five days…
Frantic owner searching for dog last seen on Boxing Day in Vernon
VERNON – A former Vernon woman is overwhelmed by the kindness and support she’s received…
YEAR IN REVIEW: The most heartwarming local stories of 2016
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – There’s a lot of doom and gloom out there in the world, but…
Looking ahead to 2017 in the B.C. Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With just a few days left in the year, time to take a…
Person found unconscious in doorway as Vernon firefighters arrive to battle house fire
VERNON – Firefighters pulled an unconscious person to safety after a fire broke out in…
Vernon theft victim chooses kindness over anger
VERNON – After becoming the victim of a theft, a Vernon woman turned things around…
Vernon project raising Christmas spirit for seniors on the poverty line
VERNON – Grace, 87, is barely making ends meet and would love a gift card…
Pets as Christmas presents not always a good idea: B.C. SPCA
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The B.C. SPCA is reminding people ahead of Christmas that although pets may…
Alleged thief apprehended in citizen’s arrest in Vernon facing multiple charges
VERNON – An alleged thief tracked down and apprehended by the victim of the crime…
VIDEO: The real way to wrap a present
YOU WERE DOING IT WRONG ALL ALONG Anyone who has ever seen origami knows the…
Keep gifts safe from thieves during the holidays
KEEP VALUABLES, PACKAGING OUT OF SIGHT THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – City staff and volunteers are ramping up…
North Okanagan horse owner found guilty of animal cruelty to be sentenced in spring
VERNON – A North Okanagan man convicted of animal cruelty will return to court in…
Spry 95-year-old donates her age in metres to fund Okanagan Rail Trail
VERNON – A local woman is donating her age in metres to help create the…
North Okanagan fisherman still can’t believe his luck after ‘one in a million’ catch
VERNON – We’ve all heard tall tales about the fish that got away, but Clayton…
Rental housing ‘minimal to non-existent’ as Lumby residents face eviction from local campground
LUMBY – Those facing eviction from a campground in Lumby don’t have a lot of…
Armstrong Bargain Bin donations hit million dollar mark
ARMSTRONG – The Bargain Bin in Armstrong may be a place for thrifty shoppers, but…
Silver Star Mountain provides backdrop for car commercial
VERNON – North Okanagan residents, and in particular ski bums, might recognize the backdrop in…
UPDATE: Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt reopens
KAMLOOPS – The Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt has reopened to traffic, but drivers are…