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'A campaign of malice': BC dog rescue claims defamation, judge disagrees
September 20, 2025 - 4:00 PM

A BC woman who runs a dog rescue organization has lost in court after she sued a dog trainer for defamation because of comments made on social media.
Kelowna man loses legal fight over CPAP machine tax credit
September 20, 2025 - 12:00 PM

A federal tax court judge has ruled that a Kelowna resident can't get a tax break for his CPAP machine because it's used while he's asleep and it doesn't take time away from normal day-to-day activities.
Where to spot spawning salmon in the BC Interior
September 20, 2025 - 6:00 AM

September is salmon spawning season and thousands of fish are returning to where they were born to lay eggs, and start the life cycle all over again.
Kootenay aesthetician who fired manager in retaliation on the hook for $28,000
September 20, 2025 - 4:00 AM

A Kootenay business owner who fired a manager when they said they might pursue an employment standards complaint over 10 hours of unpaid wages has lost an appeal after being ordered to pay $28,500.
BC needs control over foreign worker program: Kelowna MLA
September 19, 2025 - 7:00 PM

A united front of BC politicians is calling on Ottawa to drastically reform the program that welcomes thousands of migrant workers to Canada every year.
Kelowna vacancy rate good enough for city to revisit short-term rental ban
September 19, 2025 - 6:00 PM
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Kelowna’s vacancy rate has been a number to watch since it’s an indicator of how the city’s housing supply is doing, and with the rate where it currently is and population growth projected to slow down, the city is preparing to take a look at the short-term rental ban.
Fraudster in Kamloops tricks victim into giving up their bank cards
September 19, 2025 - 8:51 AM

A fraudster convinced someone in Kamloops to put their bank cards in a mailbox back in August.
BC teacher arrested for child sexual abuse material never charged
September 19, 2025 - 8:00 AM

A BC elementary school teacher arrested for having child sexual abuse material on his computer has been barred from teaching for life.
'We like beavers': Dams simple solution for wildfire mitigation in Okanagan, Kamloops
September 19, 2025 - 6:00 AM

More than 100 beaver dams made of natural materials have recently been installed in B.C. to help mitigate the detrimental loss of wetlands that's contributing to increasing wildfire activity and drought, and having a destructive impact on fish and wildlife.
iN NUMBERS: How immigration cuts will slow population growth in Okanagan, Kamloops
September 19, 2025 - 5:00 AM

B.C.’s population is expected to grow far more slowly now that fewer migrants are allowed into the country. The federal government’s initiatives to slow down immigration have thrown off the population projections that cities rely on to inform things like housing policy.
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JONESIE: Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas just can't help himself
OPINION People are going to start to think I don’t like Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas, since I really haven't had anything good to say about him. That’s not really true. I will say this: He’s been Kelowna’s b

New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Kelowna vacancy rate good enough for city to revisit short-term rental ban
Kelowna’s vacancy rate has been a number to watch since it’s an indicator of how the city’s housing supply is doing, and with the rate where it currently is and population growth projected to slow down, the city is preparing to

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