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Lumby man has a plan to provide easy access to fresh, organic vegetables
NORTH OKANAGAN – A Lumby resident has launched a social enterprise that takes the hard…
Pot shop seeks second chance to open doors in Vernon
VERNON – A series of rule changes with unfortunate timing has prompted a request for…
Mushroom-picking robot? Salmon Arm firm on the cutting-edge of robotic design
SALMON ARM – A Salmon Arm company is working on the cutting edge of technological…
Lawyer argues for house arrest for convicted North Okanagan fentanyl dealer
VERNON – A 34-year-old convicted fentanyl dealer will have to wait another nine days to…
Vernon bus driver assaulted at downtown transit station
VERNON – A Vernon bus driver is recovering in hospital after he was assaulted by…
Vernon cops nab ‘Deadpool’ mask wearing robbery suspect
VERNON – RCMP have arrested a 19-year-old man who allegedly robbed a Vernon gas station…
Lots of sunshine in the Okanagan forecast this week
Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Lundquist says the week ahead should be a “pretty nice week…
Lake Country man airlifted to hospital after crash on Westside Road
NORTH OKANAGAN – A Lake Country man was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following…
From garlic ice cream to mushroom foraging: six Interior festivals that break the norm
It's no surprise that the Thompson-Okanagan plays host to a multitude of festivals every summer.…
Feds decision over ridge mussel’s status spurs Okanagan water board into action
The Okanagan Basin Water Board has renewed its appeal to the province asking for it…
Why a Vernon woman is trying to get the band back together
VERNON – Cathy Sim is going to get the band back together. But this isn't…
Buffy Sainte-Marie headed to the Okanagan
VERNON – Iconic Canadian folk singer Buffy Sainte-Marie will be taking to the stage in…
700 workers affected as Tolko announces more temporary closures in North Okanagan, Kamloops
Tolko Industries has announced more downtime for its Kamloops, Armstrong and Lumby operations affecting more…
North Okanagan seeking volunteer RCMP recruits
VERNON – If you want to be a part of making your community a safer…
Judge halts release of ISIS supporter set to live in Enderby
ENDERBY – A Federal Court judge has put a temporary halt on an alleged ISIS…
From B.C. to Belize: Salmon Arm Roots and Blues fest is a global affair
SALMON ARM – From its humble beginnings in the Gleneden Community Hall to luring dozens of musicians…
If you thought you saw fewer red plates this year, you’re right
If you thought you'd seen fewer red plates on the roads earlier this year you…
Major meteor shower action last night, more to come
KAMLOOPS – If you need an excuse to get out and enjoy the last of…
Bulk up on Big Macs for $3 this week
KAMLOOPS – Starting today, McDonald’s will be offering $3 ‘remastered’ Big Macs. The signature burger…
UPDATE: Cell service restored for Lumby area
LUMBY – Telus have confirmed cell service in the Lumby area is back up and…
Paranormal film focusses on Vernon cinema where it’s being shown
VERNON – Cinema-goers in Vernon will soon have the opportunity to watch a film investigating…
Repairs underway after woodpeckers cause $150K damage to Vernon art centre
VERNON – Work is underway at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre repairing $150,000…
Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight, but the moon will steal some of the spotlight
KAMLOOPS – If you need an excuse to stay up late tonight, the Perseid meteor shower…
Dirt biker found dead in Lavington
LAVINGTON – A 29-year-old dirt biker was found dead in Lavington on Saturday morning. According…