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One dead in Highway 97 crash between Vernon and Kamloops
July 08, 2025 - 12:19 PM
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A Vernon man died after a crash on Highway 97 between Vernon and Kamloops last night.
'Expensive umbrella': Musicians disappointed with new $1.6M stage in Kelowna's city park
June 27, 2025 - 7:00 PM

The new outdoor Island Stage in Kelowna’s Waterfront Park is facing some fierce criticism from musicians who think it was a waste of money.
After 30 years in Canada, prolific Vernon drunk driver faces deportation
June 03, 2025 - 6:00 PM
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After more than 30 years in Canada, a Vernon man who has been jailed multiple times for drunk driving will be kicked out of the country after he finishes his latest stint in prison.
Kootenay road rage assault case shows 'best defence isn't a good offence'
March 16, 2025 - 12:00 PM
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An Alberta man was acting in self defence in a road rage incident in the Kootenays, but he failed to act reasonably when he punched the other driver in the face, causing injuries, a judge ruled.
Dangerous driver nabbed in Kamloops after fleeing under train and into river
March 05, 2024 - 8:08 AM
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A man fled police down an embankment, under a stationary train then into the Thompson River near Mission Flats in Kamloops late last week, only to be arrested when he climbed back out.
Homicide investigation after shooting at a hotel in Sicamous
February 25, 2024 - 3:00 PM

A man was shot and killed outside of a hotel in Sicamous on Saturday night.
BC couple scoop $35M in lottery win
June 16, 2023 - 12:36 PM

A BC couple has scooped up a whopping $35 million on the lottery.
iN VIDEO: Semi driver can't stay in own lane on Trans-Canada near Abbotsford
June 05, 2023 - 6:00 PM
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The driver of a transport truck didn’t appear to be very concerned about staying in their lane while travelling along Highway 1 in Abbotsford recently.
Two taken to hospital after Mercedes crashes while fleeing Kelowna RCMP
June 01, 2023 - 9:25 AM
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Two people are lucky to be alive after crashing a vehicle while fleeing Kelowna RCMP last night.
Dozens of vehicles vandalized at Kamloops car dealerships
May 18, 2023 - 1:57 PM

Police have a suspect in custody after a vehicle was vandalized on Notre Dame Drive, but Kamloops RCMP are still investigating multiple reports of others being vandalized at the same location and another on the North Shore.
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iN DISCUSSION: Don't rush charges for Kelowna crane collapse
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iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
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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

Kootenay woman upset by deer cull sues realtor for 'misleading' her about neighbourhood
An Invermere woman who attempted to sue her real estate agent because she didn't like her neighbours or the fact that the town was culling deer has been ordered to pay special costs because of her behaviour over the seven years of litigation.

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