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Vernon investors found in contempt of court over $50,000 in unpaid legal bills
September 07, 2025 - 4:00 AM

A BC judge has found two real estate developers in contempt of court for not paying $50,000 of legal fees.
Vernon pub avoids fine after serving teen in sting operation
September 06, 2025 - 6:00 AM
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In a rare move, a Vernon pub that inadvertently served a minor an alcoholic drink has avoided being fined or shut down for a week after it proved it had done its due diligence not to serve teens.
iN NUMBERS: Buckle-up for back to school in B.C.
September 05, 2025 - 5:00 AM

It’s that time again. They’re going back to school so as you make lunches and get the kids’ backpacks ready, get ready for some fake stomach aches to avoid the joy of learning.
Mountain biking a boon for Kamloops tourism; spending tripled in ten years
September 04, 2025 - 6:30 PM
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If you ask any mountain biker in Canada about about Kamloops, they'll probably tell you it's one of the premier riding destinations in BC. If you ask them about money, they may not want to admit how much they spend on the sport.
iN VIDEO: Big year for wasps in Okanagan, Kamloops
September 04, 2025 - 4:00 AM

It's the time of year when wasps are most active in Kamloops and the Okanagan, and this year is a particularly big one for the insects.
iN NUMBERS: One of the hottest summers on record for Kamloops, Okanagan
September 03, 2025 - 5:00 AM

Hopefully you’re inside somewhere with air conditioning, or even better, heading down to the beach with some cold drinks. It has been a hot and dry summer for Kamloops and the Okanagan, and August was especially brutal.
Penticton walk-in clinic helping to reshape healthcare delivery
September 02, 2025 - 12:00 PM

The Colleen Schneider Medical Centre in Penticton officially opened its doors this summer — and it’s already being hailed as a model that could reshape how primary healthcare is delivered across British Columbia and Canada.
How unique is Summerland's Kettle Valley Steam Railway in BC?
September 02, 2025 - 6:00 AM
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All aboard! The historic Kettle Valley Steam Railway in Summerland has delighted train enthusiasts and history buffs from near and far for three decades.
WestJet blames 'pilot availability' but Vernon snowbird sues and wins
September 01, 2025 - 4:00 PM

WestJet blamed the weather and pilot availability, but a Vernon woman whose flight back from Mexico was delayed by two days has been awarded $1,700 after she took the airline to court.
iN NUMBERS: Cooling off in a lake or river can be deadly in Okanagan, Kamloops
August 29, 2025 - 5:00 AM

Whether you're a tourist or a local, a day on the water is one of the best ways to beat the heat in a Thompson-Okanagan region summer, but lakes and rivers can be dangerous, too.
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iN DISCUSSION: When the law can't keep up with technology
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Vernon pub avoids fine after serving teen in sting operation
In a rare move, a Vernon pub that inadvertently served a minor an alcoholic drink has avoided being fined or shut down for a week after it proved it had done its due diligence not to serve teens. According to an Aug. 28 BC Liquor and Cannab

A look at where Thailand's cannabis laws stand
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand became the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis in 2022. The policy has faced backlash, and seen a lot of changes, since being enacted. It is now more strictly regulated for medical purposes, but its f

BC realtor who procured sex worker loses licence
A BC realtor has been stripped of his licence and ordered to pay $3,500 after he neglected to tell the regulator he'd been convicted for procuring a sex worker. According to an Aug. 27 BC Financial Services Authority decision, realtor A

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