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'Simple mistake' says Kelowna man charged with flying drone in wildfire zone
January 22, 2025 - 2:50 PM

A Kelowna realtor charged for flying a drone during a wildfire says he made a mistake and landed the drone as soon as he saw a helicopter.
West Kelowna may join Kelowna and charge commercial boat launch fees
February 27, 2024 - 4:30 PM

A West Kelowna city councillor is pushing to have his city follow Kelowna’s example and charge commercial boat companies for using city-owned boat launches.
Couple loses in court after losing Kal Lake dock access for rail trail
November 24, 2023 - 7:00 AM

A North Okanagan couple trying to retain access to their Kalamalka Lake dock have lost in court.
City of Kelowna won court battle for public access to the waterfront, then blocks it off
September 11, 2023 - 6:00 AM

The Hotel Eldorado and City of Kelowna spent two years waging a court battle over whether a gate leading to the hotel’s outdoor patio should be open or closed.
Where to find that city/waterfront camping experience in Kamloops, Okanagan
June 30, 2023 - 4:30 PM
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Waterfront camping is a great way to save money while visiting Kamloops or Okanagan cities.
iN PHOTOS: This Lake Country summer home is on sale for almost $18 million
June 29, 2023 - 6:00 AM
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Diane Moore has known the American owners of a 5,600-square-foot Lake Country waterfront home for the past 20 years.
How the Fintry Queen helped create Fintry Park in the Okanagan
June 18, 2023 - 6:00 AM

The story of Fintry Provincial Park is rife with stories of financial collapse.
Poor, old Fintry Queen still trying to make waves
May 21, 2023 - 7:00 AM

Despite two decades of frustration, Andy Schwab is not giving up on his dream of turning a ferry that predates the original Okanagan Lake bridge, into a cruise ship.
Penticton cop shot and killed by 'Jesse' James on Okanagan Lake more than a century ago
April 23, 2023 - 6:00 AM

The sordid story of the Okanagan’s version of Jesse James led to the shooting of a popular Penticton police officer travelling on the SS Okanagan in 1912.
Efforts underway to bring the Fintry Queen back to Okanagan Lake
November 15, 2022 - 7:15 AM

It’s been 14 years since the Fintry Queen last plied the waters of Okanagan Lake and now the owners are trying to bring it back once again.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of April 2025. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones

Why butchers are making a comeback in B.C.
Being a butcher is much more than standing in a freezer and hacking meat with a knife, and a butchery instructor in Kamloops says the craft is rising in popularity. Corey Davison is an assistant teaching professor in the retail meat process

UBCO, TRU study finds cannabis use helps in recovery from hard drugs
A new study from UBC Okanagan and Thompson Rivers University has found that cannabis use can offer benefits to people undergoing treatment for substance use. People living in a residential recovery facility were given supervised amounts of

Vernon homeowners to see whopping 10% tax increase
Homeowners in Vernon are set for the highest property tax increase in years with an almost 10% jump when compared to last year. With little debate, Vernon council approved the 9.91% increase – a rate four times that of inflation.

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Why butchers are making a comeback in B.C.
Being a butcher is much more than standing in a freezer and hacking meat with a knife, and a butchery instructor in Kamloops says the craft is rising in popularity. Corey Davison is an assis
April 18, 2025 6:00 AM
First officer on the scene testifies at Kamloops murder trial
The first officer to set eyes on Mohd Abdullah's body quickly ruled out calling for medical help. Sgt. Kevin McIntyre's only concern once blocking a rental cargo van into a driveway
April 17, 2025 3:13 PM
Kamloops trustee asks fellow school board members to forgo pay in face of budget shortfall
A Kamloops school trustee is proposing elected officials in charge of the region's schools suspend their pay in the face of a budget shortfall and impending staff cuts. Trustee Jodhbir K
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BC LNG worker awarded $2,000 after company forced drug test
A painter who slipped and twisted his ankle while working at the LNG project in Kitimat has been awarded $2,000 after suspicious managers ordered him to have a drug and alcohol test. Accordi
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A colossal squid is caught on camera for the first time in the deep sea
A colossal squid has been caught on camera for the first time in the deep sea by an international team of researchers steering a remotely operated submersible. The sighting was announced Tue
April 18, 2025 1:00 PM
BC toddlers win $25K after parents have dispute with daycare: Human Rights Tribunal
Two young children who were booted out of a BC daycare after their parents had a falling out with staff, have received $2,500 in compensation after taking the daycare to the BC Human Rights Tribun
April 18, 2025 4:30 PM
Private security company says crime on rise in downtown Kelowna despite falling crime rate
The latest crime data for Kelowna shows the city’s situation is improving but a security company in the downtown core says it’s worse than ever. “I highly doubt those numbe
April 17, 2025 7:00 PM
$50,000 contest win to help keep Vernon's O'Keefe Ranch mansion standing
The centrepiece of Vernon's Historic O'Keefe Ranch will have its lifespan extended with an influx of cash. The tourist destination has been under financial pressure and needed major
April 17, 2025 6:00 PM
North Okanagan fire truck flown to Guatemala for new lease of life
The Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Department’s ladder truck served the area faithfully for 30 years, and now it’s going to help a community in Guatemala. The fire department wasn&r
April 18, 2025 4:00 AM
Dog reunites with Israeli family after disappearing for 18 months in Gaza
BINYAMINA, Israel (AP) — Rachel Dancyg never thought she would see her dog again after it disappeared in the Hamas attack that sparked the ongoing war with Israel. Her ex-husband and b
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