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Iconic mall Santa photos come at a hefty cost in Kamloops, Okanagan
December 21, 2024 - 7:00 AM

Some adults have fond memories of being kids going to local malls at Christmas time among festive lights and decorations, and crowds of shoppers.
Vernon drug smuggler has day parole extended
December 08, 2024 - 4:00 PM

A Vernon man jailed for 15 years for drug smuggling has had his day parole extended.
Dashcam footage lost in police-involved shooting in Barriere
January 08, 2024 - 11:45 AM

Clear evidence of a police-involved shooting near Barriere last spring was lost before investigators could get to it.
Kamloops contractor installed cameras in office bathroom renovations
October 03, 2022 - 12:33 PM

A 37-year-old Kamloops man was arrested for voyeurism promptly after his release in Ontario from on similar charges.
Summerland condo owner loses fight with strata over noise
June 20, 2022 - 7:03 AM
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A Summerland condo owner has lost a legal fight with the strata over noise complaints after a Tribunal ruled that as the condos are also used as hotel rooms owners should expect a higher level of noise.
Penticton child porn 'hoarder' sentenced to 18 months
November 09, 2020 - 6:30 PM

A Penticton man with an extensive child porn collection was sentenced today to 18 months in prison.
Crown seeking two years in jail for Penticton child porn case
September 08, 2020 - 3:57 PM

A Penticton man faces up to two years in jail for possession of child pornography and accessing child pornography.
Vernon pop star releases new album, offers private bookings during pandemic
May 09, 2020 - 12:00 PM

Vernon singer/songwriter Andrew Allen is thinking of creative ways to share his music with the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fresh air, birds, phone chargers: Central Okanagan parks add new amenity
April 26, 2019 - 2:09 PM

KELOWNA - A dead cell phone won’t also mean death to your Instagram life at two regional parks this spring.
Holiday-themed activities high on the list of weekend things to do in Penticton
November 23, 2018 - 3:00 PM

PENTICTON - Christmas takes centre stage with the holiday season rapidly approaching, but if it’s too early to get into the holiday spirit, there are other things to do this weekend.
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iN DISCUSSION: ICBC's no fault system criticized
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iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
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Duelling Vernon stratas enter 12th year of 'convoluted' legal battle
What was supposed to be a quick and easy Vernon real estate investment has entered its 12th year in court as the owners of the 14 units continue their pricey legal fight arguing this time about unpaid strata fees. In a June 23 decision, Sup

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