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Prolific Kelowna parkade thief faces five years behind bars
February 21, 2019 - 3:03 PM

KELOWNA - In just over 10 days, Troy Maclennan, armed with a pry bar, managed to steal multiple bikes, cards, rings, watches, and mail. He forced his way into parkades and cars during his brief spree, filling bags and boxes with personal items.
Man who robbed Kamloops liquor store sentenced to two years in jail
February 21, 2019 - 3:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - A man who robbed a Valleyview liquor store more than four years ago has been sentenced to two years behind bars by a B.C. Supreme Court judge.
Kelowna police looking for hit and run driver
February 21, 2019 - 1:17 PM

KELOWNA - A woman is still in Kelowna General Hospital after she was hit by a vehicle on Sunday.
No appetite on city council to fund $1.5 million in repairs to Penticton street
February 21, 2019 - 12:15 PM

PENTICTON - Penticton city council couldn’t justify the cost to bring a residential street up to standard.
More snow and cold in the Kamloops forecast
February 21, 2019 - 11:20 AM

KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents can look forward to a mostly sunny weekend following some snow tonight and tomorrow.
Two new judges appointed to Kelowna courts
February 20, 2019 - 4:08 PM

KELOWNA - Two Kelowna lawyers have been elevated to the supreme and provincial court benches in Kelowna.
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Prolific Kelowna parkade thief faces five years behind bars