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Innovative café opening in Vernon breaks down employment barriers
June 29, 2025 - 6:00 AM
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An artsy café opening in Vernon this summer will be operated by residents with diverse abilities as part of a broader movement for inclusivity.
'Transfer of pain': No answers for Merritt family after missing loved one's remains found
June 26, 2025 - 6:00 AM

The Merritt family of Miguel Mack is reeling after receiving confirmation his remains were found earlier this month, after two tragic years of searching for their missing family member.
Starving German shepherd puppies in Thompson-Nicola surrendered to BC SPCA
June 19, 2025 - 12:30 PM

The BC SPCA stepped in after an accidental litter of puppies put their owner in a tough spot as he tried to find homes for the dogs.
Kelowna spent $83M on its highest paid employees in 2024
June 18, 2025 - 4:45 PM

Kelowna has released its list for the highest paid city employees of 2024.
Penticton MLA circumventing city to get residents say on controversial homeless camp
June 04, 2025 - 7:00 AM

The mayor of Penticton and Penticton-Summerland’s MLA had a bone to pick with each other last week over a controversial homeless encampment in the city, now a town hall meeting is planned where local residents can have their say.
Former Kamloops woman, domestic assault survivor fights back for others with comfort kits
May 28, 2025 - 6:00 AM

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BC prison guard bitten by colleague claims incident caused PTSD
May 24, 2025 - 12:30 PM

BC prison guard Dallis Van Steinburg was taking part in a mock exercise with some colleagues in 2019 as part of her training to get on the emergency response team.
West Kelowna resident demands financial review of controversial water treatment plant
May 20, 2025 - 4:50 PM

People in West Kelowna who get water from the Rose Valley water treatment plant have had water quality problems, unexpected costs on their water bills and have had to deal with miscommunication from the city about the situation.
iN VIDEO: Kamloops outdoorsman shares backcountry lifestyle, survival tips
May 19, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Kamloops resident Marshall Krasser knows how to survive in the backcountry after growing up in the Ozarks in Missouri, learning how to hunt, fish and be self-sufficient in the wilderness.
South Okanagan foresters, First Nation seek more sustainable silviculture practises
May 18, 2025 - 6:00 AM

A cutting-edge initiative in the South Okanagan aims to add commercial value to natural forest resources beyond harvestable timber.
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iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
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Is Tide a pesticide? BC contractor who put detergent on rooftop sparks legal fight
A BC contractor that used Tide laundry detergent to remove moss from a condo building's roof has sparked a legal battle between the province and an arms length environment appeal board. The question is: Is Tide laundry detergent a pesti

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