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Drunk driving BC cop who pointed handgun at civilian loses job
October 08, 2025 - 6:00 PM

An off-duty BC Mountie, who pointed a handgun at two civilians while drunk behind the wheel of his Ford F-350, has lost his job.
Crown's delays see case against alleged BC rapist thrown out
October 07, 2025 - 12:00 PM

CONTENT ADVISORY - This article deals with sexual violence
'Super efficient': The impact new housing rules have had in Okanagan, Kamloops
October 06, 2025 - 6:00 AM
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When Vernon builder Bryce Dahlen was approached by a client late last fall to build a carriage house in their yard, he pitched the idea of a duplex.
Not guilty verdict for former TRU student accused of rape
October 01, 2025 - 6:00 PM

CONTENT ADVISORY - This article contains references to sexual assault
Brain damaged man jailed for raping colleague at Lumby care home
September 28, 2025 - 6:00 AM

CONTENT ADVISORY - This article deals with violent sexual assault
Kelowna sex offender suing for physical, sexual abuse while in foster care
September 21, 2025 - 6:00 AM

A BC sex offender once deemed an "extreme risk" to the public is suing the province for years of alleged emotional, physical and sexual abuse he endured while in foster care.
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.
Okanagan appraisal firm wins trademark dispute with rival company
September 12, 2025 - 7:00 PM
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An Okanagan real estate appraisal company has won the right to trademark its name despite opposition from a rival firm.
Keremeos senior texted daughters before slashing wife's throat, stabbing himself
September 10, 2025 - 6:00 PM

In the minutes before Keremeos senior Brian Reum sliced his wife's throat with a knife before stabbing himself in the chest, he sent a text message to his daughters.
$65,000 donation to help UBCO with research on wildfire monitoring cameras
September 10, 2025 - 4:30 PM

The UBC Okanagan’s research program to monitor wildfires with cameras just got a $65,000 donation.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

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

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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