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Justice for Mona Wang rallies to be held in Kelowna, Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver
July 04, 2020 - 9:13 AM

The UBC Okanagan student who was dragged from her apartment by a Mountie called in for a wellness check is getting support from far beyond Kelowna, where the incident happened.
Central Okanagan science teacher creates explosive situation; loses license for three days
June 16, 2020 - 3:15 PM

For a science project that went up in flames and caused nearly $60,000 in damage to a Central Okanagan high school, a local teacher had his license suspended for three days.
Kelowna driver stopped Monday blew three times the limit: Police
June 16, 2020 - 12:10 PM

A driver who was reportedly driving erratically during Monday morning rush-hour traffic blew three times the legal blood alcohol limit when police finally got him off the road, police say.
Lake Country woman killed while walking on highway in Kamloops
June 16, 2020 - 8:30 AM

A Lake Country woman died in Kamloops Monday after being struck by a car on Highway 5A.
Duo nabbed on stolen motorbike in Lake Country
June 15, 2020 - 10:17 AM

Two people face multiple charges after being caught in Lake Country leaving a stolen truck on a stolen motorcycle.
Turning lemons to lemonade: Kelowna family overwhelmed by goodwill when community replaces children's lemonade stand
June 14, 2020 - 5:40 PM

Chantal Tetreau’s two girls were excitedly getting settled in their new Kelowna neighbourhood just before Mother’s Day when a sweet gesture took a troublesome turn.
West Kelowna vet offers reminder that turtle habitat is nearby after another is crushed by a motorist
June 14, 2020 - 12:12 PM

Westlake Road motorists are being reminded again this week that they’re sharing the street with an at-risk species of turtle.
Snow blast hits Okanagan Connector
June 14, 2020 - 9:13 AM

The Okanagan Connector was hit with a blast of snow early Sunday morning.
Girl sucked through culvert in West Kelowna by high flowing water
June 14, 2020 - 7:53 AM

A girl who was too close to a rain-swollen river bank in West Kelowna was caught by the current of Powers Creek and swept into the large culvert under Highway 97, requiring a nighttime rescue by fire crews.
Dog killed by bear while being walked in B.C. park
June 13, 2020 - 3:15 PM

A dog being walked in a Prince George park was fatally attacked by a black bear, offering a reminder that bear warnings need to be taken seriously.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of May 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjone

From frost to drought: Strong start to Okanagan asparagus season despite challenges
It’s finally asparagus season at a North Okanagan farm after cooler spring weather pushed back the predicted start date, and all hands are on deck picking the crunchy green spears. For the past few weeks, overnight sub-zero temperatur

Thailand's prime minister wants to outlaw cannabis, 2 years after it was decriminalized
BANGKOK (AP) — The prime minister of Thailand, the first country in Asia to legalize cannabis two years ago, said Wednesday that he wants to outlaw the drug again amid concerns that the lack of regulation had made it available to children a

Ritz-Carlton looking to build luxury homes at Vernon’s Predator Ridge resort
Vernon’s Predator Ridge resort community is not only looking to build a gondola, the global luxury brand Ritz-Carlton is set to build vacation homes. Wesbild Holdings, the company that owns Predator Ridge, announced today, May 9, the

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