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B.C. parrot refuge set to close this summer, hundreds of birds in need of homes
June 27, 2016 - 9:30 AM

COOMBS, B.C. - Hundreds of parrots living at a Vancouver Island sanctuary need new homes as an Aug. 1 deadline approaches for the closure of the World Parrot Refuge.
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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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Leaky septic and $20K debt: Vernon trailer park owner at a loss for what to do
Carol Goldstone is hoping a judge will make a reasonable decision about what to do with the Vernon trailer park she inherited in 1988. A couple of days ago she was served with a court summon
February 21, 2023 7:00 AM
Kelowna woman wins legal fight with strata over moved parking spot
A Kelowna condo owner has won a legal battle with her strata after the lines on her parking space were moved two feet, making the spot unusable. According to a July 28 BC Civil Resolution Tr
July 29, 2023 3:30 PM
'Super unusual': West Kelowna fisherman catches 4-pound yellow perch
A yellow perch caught from a West Kelowna lake may be a record-breaker. The B.C. record for yellow perch is 1.5 lb. and 13.4 in. in length recorded in 2017 and caught in West Kelowna's S
February 08, 2022 6:30 AM
Osoyoos family in court for $8 million debt on $3 million home
An Osoyoos couple is being taken to court in an effort to get them to pay more than $8 million owing on a house assessed at only $3 million. Documents filed in B.C. Supreme Court last week s
March 15, 2023 6:00 AM
Developer pitches 4,000 'attainable' homes for Vernon
A Kelowna developer is proposing a huge development for Vernon featuring hundreds of affordably priced homes for a 1,000-acre site off Commonage Road. Kerkhoff Develop-Build wants to build 2
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iN PHOTOS: Why tobacco failed to be the Okanagan's biggest crop
Not once but three times in Kelowna’s history, tobacco looked to become the dominant crop in the region. While First Nations people grew and harvested tobacco for hundreds of years bef
December 18, 2022 2:30 PM
Kelowna bakery featured on Food Network closing for good
It was the perfect storm for Whisk Bakery + Cafe. A combination of personal issues, the rising costs of items due to inflation and issues with finding and retaining staff means the bakery wi
July 21, 2022 12:30 PM
Alberta man convicted of sexual offences against Kamloops teen
KAMLOOPS — An Alberta man has been found guilty of sexual assault from an incident that took place more than four years ago involving a Kamloops teen. Cory Richard Swain was charged in
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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 ra
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The deep, dark and mysterious history of Tranquille Sanatorium and psychiatric institution
KAMLOOPS - On this day 36 years ago, the Tranquille psychiatric institution staff started a three-week sit in to protest the closure of the institution. For nearly 80 years, staff had lived on the
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