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Four in running for federal NDP nomination in Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay
February 20, 2025 - 7:00 PM

With a federal election just around the corner the NDP has announced the the people vying to be the candidate in the riding of Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay.
A decade living a childhood dream: Vernon record store owner calls it a day
October 15, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Growing up as a child in the 1960s, Kelvin Forgo's home was full of music.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
September 24, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the fourth week of September 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
Kamloops crash brings brewing electric bike concerns to attention
August 17, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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An electric dirt bike crashed head-on with a truck in a Kamloops neighbourhood after what residents say has been a year of growing concern for their use.
BC NDP announce college board member as Penticton-Summerland candidate
July 29, 2024 - 4:30 PM

The BC NDP announced Tina Lee is the party's candidate for the Penticton-Summerland riding in the upcoming provincial election.
Dozens of businesses, hundreds of Okanagan residents demand transit improvement in open letter
April 28, 2024 - 12:00 PM
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An Okanagan transit lobby group has hundreds of residents behind an open letter to politicians to demand public transit improvements.
Dramatic drop in Interior Health measles immunization rate has officials worried
February 15, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Measles, once almost unheard of in recent years, is making a major comeback in Europe and spreading into Canada.
BC citizenship medals go to pair of deserving Thompson-Okanagan residents
January 04, 2024 - 2:30 PM

Two hardworking and selfless Thompson-Okanagan residents have been recognized by the province for their community service and generosity.
Okanagan and Kamloops organizations showing the Christmas spirit
December 17, 2023 - 12:00 PM

Despite the lack on snow, Christmas is still fast approaching and many organizations across the Thompson-Okanagan region are gearing up to raise funds and help those in need this holiday season.
BC SPCA shelter in Vernon closing its doors for good
November 15, 2023 - 10:27 AM

The BC SPCA announced its Vernon animal centre will be closing at the end of the week.
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iN DISCUSSION: 'It can happen to anyone'
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories, letters to the editor and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week. They may have been edited slightly for readability.

New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Rent slowly getting cheaper in Kelowna as condo stock increases
Rent prices are slowly but steadily trending downwards in Kelowna, and the huge volume of condos might help speed up that descent into affordability. Kelowna’s average asking price to rent a one-bedroom apartment is $1,953, down 1.3 p

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