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iN PHOTOS: Fall fun for families in Okanagan, Kamloops
September 26, 2025 - 4:00 AM

Autumn has arrived with its cooler temperatures and all its changing colours in Kamloops and the Okanagan.
Built on Service, Driven by Canadian Pride - Inside Vernon's Home Building Centre
July 28, 2025 - 8:00 AM
Business Spotlight

If you're looking to support a 100% Canadian-owned chain at the heart of your community, you won't need to look any further than your local hardware store. Conveniently located on Vernon's 27th Street, the Home Building Centre is more than just a locally owned hardware store—it's a cornerstone of the community. The location features a full-service contractor yard and a 35,000 square foot retail store.
Snow, freezing rain hitting much of Canada causing crashes, road closures
March 28, 2025 - 3:02 PM

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA - Old Man Winter has proven to be a resilient cuss, slamming through parts of Canada with a wallop of heavy snow and freezing rain while turning roads – and a restaurant -- into a smash-up derby.
Pickup truck used in smash-and-grab at Kelowna sports memorabilia store
January 20, 2025 - 4:32 PM

Kelowna RCMP are investigating a sports memorabilia heist where thieves used a truck to smash through a storefront.
Life in the time of wildfire: Stories from those on the frontlines in BC
January 19, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Problem Trees and Healthy Evergreens: Why Winter is The Best Time to Call Pine Valley Tree Services
January 06, 2025 - 8:00 AM
Business Spotlight

Did you know that well-pruned evergreens are far more resilient to our harsh winters? Or that the problem of tree removal and lot clearing is often easier to tackle in the winter than in the busy spring and summer seasons? Well, it's true, and we recently spoke to Pine Valley Tree Services' owner and tree specialist, Larry Kwak, about the reasons why.
Places to celebrate New Year's Eve in Kamloops, Okanagan
December 31, 2024 - 1:30 PM

With New Year's Eve comes celebration, and what better way to ring in the new year than spending a night on the town with old and new friends.
Wanted man avoiding police on bike hits semi truck in Kelowna
December 12, 2024 - 6:00 PM

A man in Kelowna was injured when he collided with a truck while avoiding police on a bike.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
November 05, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
October 29, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
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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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Vernon woman suing McDonald's over burns caused by hot coffee
A Vernon woman has launched a $9,800 lawsuit against McDonald's after she badly scalded herself on a hot cup of coffee. Inna Turchin filed a notice of claim against McDonald's Restau
January 22, 2020 7:30 AM
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
The history behind the last ranch house in Kamloops
A big, beautiful colonial-style house in Kamloops has a long and fascinating history of ownership by many prominent families over the decades. Built in 1908, the Balquhidder house is re
February 11, 2024 3:30 PM
Kamloops one of the most expensive cities in B.C. for property owners
Kamloops has the third highest tax rate of the 26 largest cities in B.C. The four most populous cities in the Okanagan rank from sixth to eleventh place on that list. Does that really
February 08, 2023 6:00 PM
Kelowna trailer park residents face 'demoviction' from their affordable homes
Walking into Central Mobile Home Park in Kelowna you see well kept yards, towering evergreen trees, people walking their dogs and chatting with neighbours. The community of mostly seniors is slate
October 22, 2024 6:00 PM
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
September 27, 2025 6:00 AM
Kelowna sports memorabilia store owner accused of fraud by customers across the country
LANGUAGE ADVISORY KELOWNA – The owner of a local sports memorabilia store is being sued by dozens of people for items they claim they never received or loans that were never repaid.
February 07, 2018 5:30 PM
Why a massive unknown cave in Wells Gray Park remains a mystery
A massive and remote cave in Wells Gray Provincial Park remains blocked from the public more than four years after its discovery. Informally dubbed the "Sarlacc's Pit," the mys
January 21, 2023 6:00 AM
Confused about your responsibilities to stay home? Dr. Bonnie Henry clarifies
As you move about Kamloops or any Okanagan town or city, you might think it's business as usual. There's kids playing together in parks, people shopping or lingering or recreating in surpr
March 22, 2020 12:00 PM
Kootenay teacher wins Great Canadian Baking Show with flavours from his backyard
A school teacher from Creston baked his way to the first prize place on season seven of The Great Canadian Baking Show. “In the spring, I told many of you I was going away for work&hel
November 22, 2023 6:00 AM

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