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Vernon home to another lost Okanagan wetland
March 23, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Development has devastated wetlands in the Okanagan for many decades.
Doug Lundquist does more than predict the weather – he helps save lives
February 13, 2022 - 9:00 AM

When Canadians start their day by checking out the Environment Canada weather forecast they likely don’t realize that the men and women behind those forecasts are also helping save them from tragedy.
Interior farmer hit by flooding in both Merritt and Abbotsford
November 28, 2021 - 7:02 AM

A farmer with plans to start a dairy farm outside of Merritt has suffered significant losses after catastrophic flooding damaged both of his properties, one in the Interior and one in the Lower Mainland.
Evacuation alert issued due to flooding southwest of Princeton, along Highway 3
November 20, 2021 - 11:33 AM

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has issued an evacuation alert for one of its electoral areas southwest of Princeton due to flooding.
iN PHOTOS: These 4x4 overlanders are pioneering their own route across southern B.C.
June 22, 2021 - 7:00 AM

Heading into the back country in a high-powered, modified 4x4 truck is not everyone’s idea of an environmentally sustainable way to enjoy B.C.’s backcountry.
UPDATE: Clarifying all Dr. Henry’s new orders and restrictions for B.C.
November 19, 2020 - 5:20 PM

More than a dozen orders and other restrictions were imposed by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry today, Nov. 19.
Kelowna-Mission election debate puts spotlight on PST
October 20, 2020 - 3:42 PM

One of the B.C. Liberals biggest election promises is to cancel the PST for a year and lower it during its second year in power.
How dump trucks and power washers are helping save Okanagan Lake kokanee
August 18, 2020 - 7:00 AM

It’s been decades since the kokanee population crashed in Okanagan Lake.
iN VIDEO: Cache Creek farmer optimistic after losing bridge to Bonaparte River
May 24, 2020 - 1:17 PM

A Cache Creek produce farmer is remaining optimistic after losing a bridge this weekend due to high waters and a fast moving river.
How to weather the weather: 12 things you might not know about surviving winter
January 18, 2020 - 8:00 AM

With the winter weather bringing many surprises like cars that don’t start and frozen fingertips, there a few other things you might not know which can help make the cold and snowy season a little more livable.
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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

Rent slowly getting cheaper in Kelowna as condo stock increases
Rent prices are slowly but steadily trending downwards in Kelowna, and the huge volume of condos might help speed up that descent into affordability. Kelowna’s average asking price to rent a one-bedroom apartment is $1,953, down 1.3 p

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