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'I lost everything': Court hears from man who suffered severe head injury in Penticton beach assault
February 23, 2021 - 3:18 PM

The sentencing hearing for the man accused of a violent assault on Penticton’s Okanagan Lake Beach that put a man in a coma with a severe head injury began in Penticton Supreme court today.
Vernon councillor proposes outdoor skating rink for Polson Park
January 08, 2021 - 7:00 AM

A Vernon councillor is proposing the city build a permanent outdoor winter skating rink in Polson Park.
The Latest: Congress validates Biden's presidential victory
January 07, 2021 - 12:43 AM

WASHINGTON - The Latest on Congress’ tally of the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden (all times local):
Neither COVID-19 nor road closures are expected to stop the Knox Mountain Hill Climb in 2021
December 09, 2020 - 6:30 PM

Plans are in the works to run a spectator-less Knox Mountain Hill Climb in 2021.
'Everyone wants a tree and they want it now': Christmas tree sales on pace for record
December 01, 2020 - 9:00 PM

MONTREAL - Canadians planning to buy a live Christmas tree this season should start shopping now and expect to pay more, the Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association says.
Kamloops's Whoville on lockdown after recent provincial health orders
November 28, 2020 - 7:00 AM

Kamloops's Whoville is set-up and ready for guests, but the most recent provincial health orders have put everything on hold.
Free 'click and collect' parking coming to downtown Vernon
November 23, 2020 - 4:19 PM

Shoppers in downtown Vernon will soon be able to quickly nip into downtown businesses without paying for parking.
iN PHOTOS: Wickedly creative pandemic trick-or-treating
October 28, 2020 - 5:30 AM

CINCINNATI - Dropping candy down a chute for little costumed Baby Sharks, Mulans and Black Panthers. Flinging full-size candy bars to them via mini-catapults, “Game of Thrones” style, or with decorated slingshots.
Kelowna’s outdoor rink will likely start with self-regulation when it opens in December
October 24, 2020 - 8:10 AM

Kelowna’s popular Stuart Park ice rink can open this winter in much the same way as it has in the past but only if users don’t overcrowd it.
Naramata group wants to buy Naramata Centre waterfront
October 06, 2020 - 7:30 AM

A group of Naramata citizens are hoping to raise enough money to buy a piece of Naramata Centre beachfront.
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