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Penticton Indian Band demands resignation of controversial Okanagan MLA
May 07, 2025 - 11:47 AM

The Penticton Indian Band is calling for the resignation of an Okanagan MLA after a statement was issued about the federal election results which said Indigenous sovereignty was a problem for BC.
Kelowna child molester to spend 2.5 years in prison
May 07, 2025 - 6:00 AM

A Kelowna man will spend more than two years in prison after he was convicted last year of touching the daughter of his girlfriend more than 30 years ago.
New short-term rental bylaw means some in Kamloops may not be available
May 06, 2025 - 7:00 PM
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New licensing rules are putting pressure on Kamloops homeowners hosting short-term rentals, and some may not be allowed any longer.
West Kelowna woman wins $150,000 on scratch ticket
May 06, 2025 - 11:40 AM

West Kelowna’s Brenda Domerchie got a bigger payday than most babysitters do.
Police seek witnesses in suspicious death of West Kelowna woman
May 06, 2025 - 6:58 AM

Police investigating the suspicious death of a West Kelowna woman are looking for witnesses who knew her.
Vernon landlords ordered to pay tenants $17,500 lose appeal
May 06, 2025 - 6:00 AM
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A Vernon landlord, ordered to pay their previous tenants $17,500 because their mother didn't move into the rental for nine months after the tenants left, has lost an appeal.
iN NUMBERS: The state of the housing market in the Thompson-Okanagan
May 06, 2025 - 4:00 AM
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The dream used to be to own a detached home with a white picket fence, but a lot of young people these days are dreaming of renting their very own studio or owning a one-bedroom condo.
What it’s like to be a crime scene cleaner in Kelowna
May 05, 2025 - 6:00 AM

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$9,000 fine and house arrest for Kelowna businessman who failed to file his taxes
May 04, 2025 - 12:00 PM

A Kelowna businessman, who once rubbed shoulders with local politicians, has been fined $9,000 and placed on house arrest after being convicted for failure to comply with income tax law.
Former Kelowna MP lost her seat in the election, and her full pension
May 04, 2025 - 4:00 AM

Conservative MP Tracy Gray won two federal elections in the Kelowna-Lake Country riding but her loss to Liberal Stephen Fuhr this time around means she didn’t hit the requirement for her full pension.
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iN DISCUSSION: Hot takes on cold facts
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 May 5. They may have been edited slightly for readability. The

Why it's so hard to find locally grown celery in Okanagan, Kamloops
Celery is crunchy, delicious and a main staple in kitchens all over the world, but it’s particularly difficult for Thompson-Okanagan residents to source locally. In response to President Donald Trump’s trade tariff threats, Vern

Cayman Islands votes for Parliament seats and holds a referendum on possessing marijuana
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands are holding general elections on Wednesday, with voters choosing candidates from a record three parties vying for seats in Parliament. Two parties were created ahead of the elections: th

New short-term rental bylaw means some in Kamloops may not be available
New licensing rules are putting pressure on Kamloops homeowners hosting short-term rentals, and some may not be allowed any longer. A new bylaw will require hosts get business licenses, bringing Kamloops in line with similar restrictions ac

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