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Kamloops code of conduct most used, most transparent in Thompson-Okanagan
October 04, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Local politicians were left to their own devices when BC brought code of conduct rules into law three years ago and that lead to a patchwork of policies.
$1.2M dog park in downtown Kelowna set to officially open
October 03, 2025 - 6:00 PM

The City of Kelowna spent $1.2 million on a dog park and the grand opening is next week.
iN NUMBERS: Warmest September on record for Okanagan, Kamloops
October 03, 2025 - 5:00 AM

If you thought the weather in September was amazing you'd be right. It was a record setting September for warm temperatures in Kamloops and the Okanagan.
Big increase in homeless populations in Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm
October 02, 2025 - 7:00 PM
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Homelessness in Penticton has almost doubled over the last seven years, while Vernon also saw an increase of more than 20% in the same time period.
Kelowna fraudster claiming to be a lawyer targets grandparents
October 02, 2025 - 11:54 AM

Police are investigating two cases where a fraudster scammed money out of elderly people by saying their grandkid was in legal trouble in Kelowna.
MEGAbike rolls through Kelowna for youth mentorship
October 02, 2025 - 11:00 AM

On Sept. 25, the not-for-profit organization Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada hosted their first MEGAbike fundraiser ride in Kelowna.
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan, Kamloops
October 02, 2025 - 7:00 AM

The Thompson-Okanagan is buzzing with events all week long but when the weekend hits, narrowing down your plans can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve done the work for you.
$18M upgrade planned to address downtown Kelowna electricity shortfall
October 01, 2025 - 7:00 PM

After developers were having concerns about being able to connect to power in Kelowna earlier this year, FortisBC is investing millions to address the energy shortfall.
Prescribed burn on Knox Mountain this week if weather permits
October 01, 2025 - 4:45 PM

BC Wildfire Service is helping the Kelowna Fire Department with a prescribed burn on Knox Mountain later this week, so folks shouldn’t freak out if they see smoke.
iN NUMBERS: WHL season start for Kamloops, Okanagan teams
October 01, 2025 - 4:00 AM

Tension grows, the whistle blows and the puck goes down the ice as the WHL season gets going. Here are some stats for your favourite local teams. A tough start for the Penticton Vees in their new rivalry with the Kelowna Rockets, and Kamloops Blazers leading the Western Conference.
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THOMPSON: Censorship, capitulation nothing new in American entertainment industry
OPINION Earlier this month, ABC - one of America’s major television networks - folded like a cheap suit when President Trump’s Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr threatened: “I m

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

BCGEU strike highlights struggle for Okanagan pot shops
The BC General Employees Union strike continues and with BC Liquor Distribution Branch workers on the picket line it’s leaving cannabis retailers in a tough spot. The distribution branch handles almost all of the province’s cann

Big increase in homeless populations in Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm
Homelessness in Penticton has almost doubled over the last seven years, while Vernon also saw an increase of more than 20% in the same time period. The number of people in Penticton without a home has increased by 80% since 2018, with 194 n

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