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Penticton Safeway customer wins groceries for a year
June 09, 2021 - 9:49 AM

A Penticton woman scored big in a local grocery store contest yesterday, winning groceries for a year.
Penticton 10-year-old stars as pitchman for family's grocery business
June 03, 2021 - 6:30 AM

The 10-year-old son of the owners of a newly-opened international grocery store in Penticton has become an overnight sensation for his efforts as the store’s pitchman.
iN VIDEO: Kelowna's Fresh Start forced to close because of pandemic
May 14, 2021 - 11:15 AM

Kelowna's Start Fresh Kitchen is the latest casualty of the pandemic and public health restrictions.
Kelowna Taco Time shutters after 40 years; loses legal battle to stay open
May 10, 2021 - 5:04 PM

Tomorrow will be the last Taco Tuesday for a staple Kelowna fast food joint.
The pandemic has 'worked perfectly' for this long-suffering Kelowna city councillor
May 10, 2021 - 7:00 AM

Despite the death, sickness and economic devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are occasionally some upsides even for people with serious health problems.
No more plastic bags at Safeway stores
May 09, 2021 - 1:19 PM

Safeway grocery stores across Canada are no longer offering plastic grocery bags to customers.
Man attacked in Kamloops grocery store parking lot
May 05, 2021 - 8:45 AM

Kamloops RCMP are seeking a witness to an assault in a grocery store parking lot last week.
Biden aims to vaccinate 70% of American adults by July 4
May 04, 2021 - 3:06 PM

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Tuesday set a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one shot to 70% of adult Americans by July Fourth as he tackles the vexing problem of winning over the “doubters” and those unmotivated to get inoculated.
All front line workers in B.C. should be vaccinated by mid-May
April 29, 2021 - 2:58 PM

Ongoing problems with the supply of COVID-19 vaccines has thrown a wrench into the province’s vaccination plans for front line workers.
Food banks in Central Okanagan see increased demand
April 20, 2021 - 7:30 AM

Central Okanagan food banks are seeing demand for their services increase in the last few months compared to the same time last year.
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Okanagan forest clean-up group founder sees increasing number of people living in forest
The founder of a Central Okanagan forest clean-up group is seeing increasing numbers of people living in the bush, to the point where "it's getting out of hand." “More pe
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Massive Italian-style villa in Kelowna for sale for $6.5 million
A giant Italian-style villa in Kelowna could be yours for $6.5 million. The 11.3-acre country estate located at 3420 Pooley Road is currently on the market, according to a Jane Hoffman Real
June 11, 2021 6:30 AM
New Kelowna organization taking aim at loud boats
As summer ramps up in the Okanagan and Shuswap more and more people are flocking to major lakes to enjoy time on, in or beside the water. But there are a few who want to bypass legal constra
June 10, 2021 7:30 AM
100 Mile House resident concerned about lack of affordable housing
Amber Sharpe of 100 Mile House is shocked at what she sees happening in the housing market in her community. She says there are families living in campgrounds and motel rooms because of the lack o
June 09, 2021 6:00 PM
Third Naramata homicide victim identified
Police have released the identity of a woman found dead in a 3 Street Naramata address yesterday. The woman has been identified as 57-year-old Kathleen Richardson. “We are re
June 11, 2021 5:04 PM
As B.C. restaurants prepare for July 1, a new problem arises
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June 11, 2021 7:30 AM
B.C. teacher reprimanded for calling students names, inappropriate contact
A B.C. teacher who in a moment of apparent frustration told one student she was chewing like a cow and another he was acting like a jackass, received a reprimand of his own this week. Thomas
June 10, 2021 6:00 PM
Why West Kelowna RCMP never showed up to 911 break-in call
When Brandon Travis woke to find his home had been broken into last Saturday, he did exactly what you’d expect. He called 911 “right away” to report the crime and was so su
June 11, 2021 6:00 AM
Famous American YouTuber Markiplier in Kamloops to shoot TV series
A famous Californian YouTuber is in Kamloops to film his upcoming TV series. Mark Fischbach, known as Markiplier, has a YouTube channel with more than 29 million subscribers and is best know
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Crime spree in small Shuswap community
Thieves had a heyday in a small Shuswap community this week breaking into vehicles and even stealing their getaway car. RCMP say overnight on June 9, thieves broke into at least six vehicles
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