Local News Kelowna and Area

Search/Filter Results

Christmas bird counts in Kamloops, Okanagan show below average numbers
December 24, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Every December more than a dozen bird counts happen in the Thompson-Okanagan region thanks to dedicated birders and this year the total number of birds counted is down in some regions.
Kootenay cop keeps job after having sex with accused's ex-wife
December 14, 2024 - 7:00 AM

A Kootenay Mountie who slept with a woman he met after being called to deal with her drunk-driving ex-husband has been fined three weeks pay but managed to hang onto his job.
Smells like 'something has died': Rodent infestations in cars way up in Okanagan
September 04, 2024 - 7:00 AM
iNwheels

"IT USED TO BE VERY FEW, TWO OR THREE IN A SEASON, NOW I'LL GET SIX OR SEVEN. FOR ME, IT'S A BIG INCREASE."
Fines, hunting bans sought for brazen poachers who lied to officers near Kamloops
March 15, 2024 - 6:00 PM

The lies from four poachers quickly unraveled when they were caught by a conservation officer near Kamloops nearly four years ago.
Overwhelming majority of drivers in Southern Interior use winter tires: survey
January 15, 2024 - 11:41 AM
iNwheels

Most drivers in Southern Interior use winter tires, according to an ICBC survey.
North Okanagan cops cleared in chase and shooting that played out like a movie
November 02, 2023 - 11:40 AM

RCMP officers involved in a tense 2019 chase and arrest in the North Okanagan won't face criminal charges after an investigation by BC's police watchdog.
Kamloops Mountie hit in head with skateboard
June 23, 2023 - 10:18 AM

A Kamloops RCMP officer was assaulted by a youth at a North Shore bus exchange last night.
Vernon theatre company gets hate messages; sadly it's nothing new
June 15, 2023 - 6:00 AM

While a Vernon theatre company enjoys a completely sold-out run of the musical Cabaret, the show's producer is receiving messages full of vitriol.
iN VIDEO: Rugby Canada sacks player accused of violent B.C. carjacking
May 06, 2023 - 11:45 AM
iNwheels

Rugby Canada has cut ties with a player who’s the subject of a violent carjacking investigation on Vancouver Island.
Driver flees after striking pedestrian in Penticton parking lot
March 09, 2023 - 3:32 PM
iNwheels

A 19-year-old man was struck by a vehicle in Penticton and the driver allegedly fled the scene last night.
More ...

Top ten reasons to get our newsletter
Top Ten Reasons to get our newsletter. 1. Find something new: You don’t need to read things twice. We try hard to find stories others don’t have. 2. Exclusive content: You’ll find stuff in the newsletter you won&rsqu

iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are numerous kinds of juicy berries growing in Kamloops and the Okanagan in early summer each with bright colours, unique flavours and packed with nutrients. While some berries like raspberries are more common to find growing in garde

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

Is Tide a pesticide? BC contractor who put detergent on rooftop sparks legal fight
A BC contractor that used Tide laundry detergent to remove moss from a condo building's roof has sparked a legal battle between the province and an arms length environment appeal board. The question is: Is Tide laundry detergent a pesti

Local News Kelowna and Area

Kamloops

Kelowna

Penticton

Vernon