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'Cruel and ageist': The harsh reality of seniors living in crisis in Kamloops, Okanagan
May 09, 2025 - 7:00 AM

A growing number of seniors are living in poverty and falling into homelessness in B.C., and the crisis is exacerbating already high levels of social isolation.
Why butchers are making a comeback in B.C.
April 18, 2025 - 6:00 AM
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Being a butcher is much more than standing in a freezer and hacking meat with a knife, and a butchery instructor in Kamloops says the craft is rising in popularity.
Want to book an August long weekend BC Parks campsite? The countdown is on
April 01, 2025 - 6:00 AM

The countdown is on for campers waiting to reserve a provincial site for the upcoming August long weekend and the competition to snag a spot is expected to be fierce.
BUY CANADIAN FIRST: Vernon man's Facebook page hub for consumers nationwide
February 27, 2025 - 7:00 AM

A Vernon man was quick to respond to U.S. president Donald Trump's sweeping tariff threats against Canadian goods and services.
What $1.3B in federal security spending means for Okanagan border crossing
February 25, 2025 - 6:00 PM

Spending $1.3 billion on border security was a bargaining chip in the trade war negotiations with the U.S., but details on how exactly it is going to impact crossings in the Okanagan are a bit murky.
Vernon contractor charged $800 for a quote, then sued the customer
February 22, 2025 - 2:30 PM

A Vernon contractor who billed almost $800 just for giving a quote has lost a legal challenge after it went after the money.
LIFELONG VOLUNTEER: Kamloops man goes above and beyond for the community
February 22, 2025 - 7:00 AM

Jeremy Salamandyk is a familiar face at hockey arenas, rodeo grounds and the food bank in Kamloops where he has been avidly volunteering for years.
iN PHOTOS: Canadian flags flying proudly in Kamloops, Okanagan
February 21, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Canadian flags wave proudly in urban centres throughout Kamloops and the Okanagan, and can also be found on mountain tops and in other outdoor spaces.
Vernon man gets house arrest after sending 3,500 emails to ex
February 18, 2025 - 6:00 PM

Retired teacher Christopher Todd Powers couldn't comprehend that his 30-year relationship had come to an end.
Vernon council votes to support plan for a bus to West Kelowna
February 11, 2025 - 4:30 PM
iNwheels

A Vernon man is on a mission to better connect the Okanagan’s public transit system, and the city council just voted to support him.
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi

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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