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93-year-old Vernon woman spends two hours a day picking up garbage to ‘keep busy’
VERNON – If you’ve ever walked or biked along Bella Vista Road which hugs the…
Warm Okanagan spring continues
OKANAGAN – It is expected to be another week of above seasonal normal temperatures, making…
Why not everyone is so cozy with Airbnb rentals
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With its lakes, wineries and attractions, of course homeowners in the B.C. Southern…
Another big lottery win in the Okanagan: $5M ticket sold in Vernon
VERNON – Two winning lottery tickets sold in the Okanagan have claimed millions of dollars…
UBC Okanagan sets $100 million fundraising record; hopes to do better next time
KELOWNA – Not even a year after raising $100 million during the largest capital fundraising…
Lots of snow in those Southern Interior mountains
ELEVATED RISK OF FLOODING IN THE OKANAGAN AS RESULT OF BIG SNOW PACK THOMPSON-OKANAGAN –…
Date set for murder trial into North Okanagan teacher’s death
VERNON – A North Okanagan man accused of murdering a local school teacher will stand…
Weekend could kick off with new temperature records across the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – If sitting back and enjoying a cold drink on the patio is your…
HELSTON: Satisfy your wanderlust within 100 miles
My friends and I often grumble about not being able to travel more. It’s too…
Weather records could fall in Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – With temperatures already in the mid-teens today, there is a good chance high…
Vernon businesses encourage owners to stop leaving dogs in hot cars, bring them inside instead
VERNON – Some Vernon businesses are making it easier for dog owners to keep their…
UPDATE: Latest phone scam involves Okanagan Library overdue fees
DON'T GIVE OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION OVER THE PHONE OKANAGAN – The Okanagan Regional Library is…
Heat returning to the Okanagan by end of week
OKANAGAN – The heat will return to the Southern Interior later this week, after a…
From horses and bells to state of the art; Vernon Fire Department has come a long way in 125 years
VERNON – Things have come a long way at the Vernon Fire Department since it…
Okanagan College adapts to budget cuts by upping revenue
INCREASES TO INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, CORPORATE SERVICE CONTRACTS HELP OFFSET DECLINE OKANAGAN – It’s a milestone,…
Record high temperature in Penticton
OKANAGAN – The mercury continues to rise but a new record has already been set…
Search for rightful owner of war medals still going strong
VERNON – A former Vernon man has received plenty of interest from museums wanting to…
Okanagan continues to flirt with record temperatures
OKANAGAN – For the second day in a row record temperatures were just out of…
Kelowna airport has plans for rail trail connection
BIKE ASSEMBLY AREA WILL ALLOW PEOPLE TO OFFLOAD THEIR BIKES AND RIDE AWAY KELOWNA –…
Mapping war memorials throughout the Southern Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – There are thousands of war monuments and memorials across the country and the…
Still a long way to go to reach goal of zero vehicle fatalities in B.C.
MUNICIPAL LIMIT OF 30 KM/H RECOMMENDED THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Speed, impairment and distracted driving are being…
Vernon frustrated at being left out of national homelessness strategy
VERNON – With a significant homelessness issue on its hands, the City of Vernon is…
Bringing the heat: Records fall around the province
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Temperatures soared above seasonal normals yesterday, setting new records and capping off the…
Avalanche control to cause more delays on Highways 1 and 3 today
REVELSTOKE – As avalanche risk increases crews are doing their part to control the risk…