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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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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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