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$9,000 fine and house arrest for Kelowna businessman who failed to file his taxes
May 04, 2025 - 12:00 PM

A Kelowna businessman, who once rubbed shoulders with local politicians, has been fined $9,000 and placed on house arrest after being convicted for failure to comply with income tax law.
For third time this month, backcountry skiers rescued near Big White resort
February 24, 2025 - 10:44 AM

Central Okanagan Search and Rescue volunteers were called to two separate rescues over the weekend, the first for an injured snowmobiler and then a group of skiers who ended up in dangerous situations.
Pilot who fled 2023 Shuswap helicopter crash finally arrested
January 29, 2025 - 7:00 AM

A helicopter pilot who fled the scene after his chopper crashed in the Shuswap River in 2023 has finally been arrested.
Tourists following Google maps in Okanagan rescued after RV got stuck
July 11, 2024 - 3:30 PM
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A family of Dutch tourists had to be rescued by Central Okanagan search and rescue volunteers after their RV got stuck.
Snow biker killed in avalanche near Revelstoke
March 04, 2024 - 2:18 PM

A snow biker was killed in an avalanche yesterda near Revelstoke.
Apple device feature triggers false emergency alarms around Revelstoke
February 24, 2024 - 11:30 AM

Revelstoke Search and Rescue has recently gone to three false alarms because of a feature on Apple Watches and iPhones.
COSAR saves side-by-side riders from a gully near Peachland
February 19, 2024 - 11:00 AM

Central Okanagan Search and Rescue saved six side-by-side riders from a gully near Peachland last night.
Suspect in stolen vehicle hits and injures Nelson RCMP officer
January 10, 2024 - 1:18 PM
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A suspect driving a stolen vehicle in Salmo tried to escape arrest by driving through a police roadblock and hitting an RCMP officer.
Consider visiting these popular BC hot springs for your next weekend getaway
December 25, 2023 - 7:00 AM

Interior residents looking to relax in a natural hot pool in the winter are in luck, as there are various Kootenay hot springs ideal for a weekend getaway.
Where to find snowy winter wilderness escapes in the Thompson-Okanagan
December 23, 2023 - 7:00 PM

There are dozens of wilderness lakes in the Thompson-Okanagan region that provide great summertime camping and fishing just by following some well-maintained forestry roads.
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THOMPSON: More questions than answers following Trump's attack on Iran
OPINION Just six months ago, President Donald Trump said he would “stop the chaos in the Middle East…prevent world war three”. Last week, President Trump ordered the bombing of three Iranian nuclear

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

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

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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