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iN VIDEO: Western painted turtle lays eggs into sandy nest in Vernon
June 19, 2025 - 4:00 AM

Vernon resident Jeremy Wilson had the experience of a lifetime when he observed not one, but two painted turtles nesting in the sand at Swan Lake this month.
iN VIDEO: Iconic Penticton sign gets fresh paint job
June 10, 2025 - 5:00 PM

The giant letters on a mountainside in Penticton that spell out the city’s name got a fresh coat of paint at the end of May.
Penticton fraudster convinced everyone she had cancer — including her husband
December 18, 2024 - 7:00 AM

WHILE ON PROBATION FOR FRAUD, SHE FOUND PLENTY OF NEW VICTIMS IN THE OKANAGAN.
New season of dragon boating launches in Kamloops
April 24, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Paddles hit the water earlier this month to kick off a new season for dragon boat racers in Kamloops, and there are still unfilled seats on one of the boats.
Interior wildlife land trust sues after someone cut down a tree
November 20, 2023 - 7:00 PM

A Southern Interior non-profit is taking three people to court over a tree that was chopped down on its property for firewood.
Expect lots of food and fun at these upcoming weekend events in Kamloops, Okanagan
September 07, 2023 - 6:00 AM

There is no shortage of good eats, sips and snacks available at a variety of events and festivals happening this weekend.
Peachlander introduces tiny pod of orcas to Okanagan Lake
July 28, 2023 - 7:00 AM

The orcas in Okanagan Lake have been turning lots of heads, even if they are mechanical.
iN PHOTOS: Paddle-wheeler 'Wanda Sue' sets sights on return to South Thompson River
July 22, 2023 - 6:00 AM

It’s been nearly 20 years since the Wanda Sue stopped cruising on the South Thompson River out of Kamloops.
Poor, old Fintry Queen still trying to make waves
May 21, 2023 - 7:00 AM

Despite two decades of frustration, Andy Schwab is not giving up on his dream of turning a ferry that predates the original Okanagan Lake bridge, into a cruise ship.
iN PHOTOS: Most expensive home for sale in Canada is in the Okanagan
July 27, 2022 - 7:00 PM
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A national real estate research firm has posted a list of the “most expensive homes for sale in Canada.”
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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