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KNITTED KNOCKERS: Shuswap breast cancer survivor pays it forward
March 02, 2024 - 6:00 AM

A woman in Chase has been knitting for almost a decade to support breast cancer survivors.
Peachland breast cancer survivor beautifies mastectomy scars, finds closure
March 21, 2023 - 7:00 PM
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Almost a decade ago, a Peachland resident, wife and mother of two was in a doctor’s office receiving a life-altering, devastating diagnosis.
Kelowna woman clones pet cat for $35,000 USD
February 26, 2022 - 2:37 PM

A Kelowna woman who wants more time with her beloved kitty has decided to clone it after death for $35,000 USD.
Kamloops dentist fined $25K and banned from sedating patients
November 18, 2021 - 7:31 AM

A Kamloops dentist has been fined $25,000 and permanently banned from sedating patients by the province's dentistry regulator.
Kelowna woman ordered to pay her breast augmentation doctor for defamation
August 27, 2021 - 7:30 AM

A Kelowna woman is out $30,000 for posting poorly-considered negative ‘reviews’ about the doctor who performed her breast augmentation surgery.
Make homes more affordable? Kelowna council priorities put to the test Monday
May 04, 2019 - 7:30 AM

KELOWNA - The top two priorities in Kelowna’s Healthy Housing strategy, adopted less than a year ago, are to “promote and protect rental housing” and “improve housing affordability.”
Man found guilty of beating Penticton psychiatrist successfully appeals conviction
January 30, 2019 - 2:46 PM

PENTICTON - The Summerland man found guilty of badly beating a psychiatrist at Penticton Regional Hospital has won a new trial.
Kamloops woman who bilked senior for breast implants seeking bail in New Year
December 29, 2016 - 1:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - A woman who has been convicted of scamming a senior to get a breast enhancement surgery will be seeking bail on new charges in the New Year.
Kamloops woman who scammed senior for breast implants back behind bars
December 22, 2016 - 4:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops woman who was convicted for stealing a senior's identity to get breast enhancement, liposuction and tummy tuck surgeries is back behind bars.
Okanagan man wants to grow world's first organic GMO crop
February 02, 2016 - 9:00 PM

"I’VE HAD DEATH THREATS."
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iN DISCUSSION: ICBC's no fault system criticized
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of June 23. They may have been edited slightly for readability. The op

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Duelling Vernon stratas enter 12th year of 'convoluted' legal battle
What was supposed to be a quick and easy Vernon real estate investment has entered its 12th year in court as the owners of the 14 units continue their pricey legal fight arguing this time about unpaid strata fees. In a June 23 decision, Sup

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