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Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
October 07, 2025 - 6:00 PM
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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.
Peachland wildfire renews calls for a second route when Highway 97 is closed
August 01, 2025 - 1:25 PM

Highway 97 saw closures and delays during the Drought Hill wildfire, and officials are calling for another route through the region in case of similar emergencies.
A look back at the glory days of celery production in the Okanagan
May 27, 2025 - 6:00 AM
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Celery isn’t grown commercially locally these days, but once upon a time there were acres of it growing in the Okanagan.
Unemployment continues to rise in Kelowna, Kamloops
May 09, 2025 - 1:35 PM

The unemployment rate in Canada rose slightly in April, but in Kelowna and Kamloops it's on a steady incline.
Kamloops Liberal candidate says 'tea-sipping urbanite' gun laws need a revisit
April 27, 2025 - 6:00 AM

A Kamloops Liberal candidate diverted from the party's recent gun crackdowns.
ELECTION 2025: History suggests breaking Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola blue streak a tall order
April 26, 2025 - 4:00 AM

New electoral district boundaries drawn in Kamloops now cut the city in half. On Monday, voters will decide whether the blue streak will continue with a Conservative incumbent in the running.
Federal leader debates dominate election campaign this week
April 17, 2025 - 1:00 PM

The federal election campaign is going full tilt as candidates try to woe voters and leaders try to convince you their party is the one you should vote for.
Federal election voter toolkit for Kamloops and the Okanagan
April 15, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Federal election day is fast approaching, so here are some resources that you might find helpful before you head to the ballot box.
A look back at the federal election campaign this week
April 11, 2025 - 5:00 PM

The federal election campaign is well underway with just over two weeks until election day.
Poilievre to visit Penticton and other upcoming election events and happenings
April 03, 2025 - 11:32 AM

With the federal election campaign is well underway in Kamloops and the Okanagan, here are some upcoming political events and other happenings in the region.
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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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