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Number of young drivers dwindling in Thompson-Okanagan, rising in Kelowna
July 05, 2016 - 10:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - While young people across the province are picking up a bike or hopping on a bus instead of driving, the same can't be said for Kelowna.
Okanagan 'Maple Man' taps into beloved Canadian tradition
July 01, 2016 - 11:00 AM

OKANAGAN - Few things are more Canadian than drowning pancakes in maple syrup, or simply drizzling it on snow, and for Kelowna resident René Turmel — ‘The Maple Man’ — there’s no sweeter job in the world than making it for you.
Staying safe on Southern Interior lakes and rivers
July 01, 2016 - 9:30 AM

OKANAGAN - The summer is underway and that means boaters and swimmers are eagerly hitting the lakes and waterways.
Issues at Kin Beach drive discussion between Okanagan Indian Band and City of Vernon
June 30, 2016 - 9:00 PM

VERNON - An agreement between the Okanagan Indian Band and City of Vernon could lead to some changes at Kin Beach.
Canada Day weekend busiest time for province's search and rescue teams
June 30, 2016 - 7:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - With Canada Day creating a long weekend this year, search and rescue teams are preparing for a busy weekend.
Warm weather for Canada Day long weekend in the Okanagan
June 30, 2016 - 11:30 AM

OKANAGAN - Canada Day long weekend is set to begin and Mother Nature looks to be cooperating again this year.
Extremely low return of salmon leads to restrictions on the Shuswap River and Mabel Lake
June 30, 2016 - 8:30 AM

NORTH OKANAGAN - More restrictions are being placed on salmon fishing in the North Okanagan.
CounterAttack ramps up summer roadchecks in the Southern Interior
June 29, 2016 - 6:30 PM

OKANAGAN - Forget the frigid cold of B.C. winters, stats from ICBC show that summer is also a dangerous time for drivers.
Senior's advocate makes recommendations to curb violence in care homes
June 29, 2016 - 2:30 PM

OKANAGAN - More than 400 seniors were harmed by fellow patients in care homes last year, according to an investigation by B.C.’s seniors advocate.
Provincial government ordered to release withheld Hullcar water documents
June 29, 2016 - 10:19 AM

SPALLUMCHEEN - B.C.’s privacy commissioner has ordered the provincial government to immediately release documents relating to high nitrate levels in a North Okanagan water source.
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