Top News - Kelowna and Area

'Pacemaker for the spine:' Study improves quality of life for man with spinal injury
January 28, 2021 - 5:30 AM

CALGARY - A paralyzed Alberta doctor has gone from performing surgery to being a test subject in a research study that could help those suffering from spinal cord injuries.
Central Okanagan bunny sanctuary wins $1,000 in competition
January 02, 2021 - 2:34 PM

A Lake Country bunny sanctuary has won $1,000 thanks to community support.
Okanagan bunny sanctuary in top 10 spot, vying for $100,000 prize
December 26, 2020 - 10:30 AM

The Warren Peace Bunny Sanctuary's founder has been blown away by the support shown by the community as the small Lake Country charity currently sits in sixth place and is vying for a $100,000 grant.
Legal challenge of B.C. school reopening plans filed in court
August 27, 2020 - 6:00 PM

CHILLIWACK, B.C. - Two fathers have filed an injunction application demanding the British Columbia government implement tougher safety measures aimed at protecting students from the risks of COVID-19 before schools reopen.
'Nervewracking': Staff at first B.C. school to start this year talk about the stress
August 24, 2020 - 9:30 AM

LYTTON, B.C. - There were two questions that nagged at Kyla Blair when the school where she works — and that her children attend — restarted class.
Texas testing drops as schools reopen, prepare for football
August 15, 2020 - 3:28 PM

SAN ANTONIO - Anyone can get a coronavirus test at the CentroMed clinic in San Antonio, but on a recent day, the drive-thru was empty. Finally two masked people in a maroon SUV pulled straight on through with no wait.
Looking for a forever home: Vernon SPCA pets of the week
March 29, 2020 - 1:00 PM

Three squeaky guinea pigs could be yours.
Double your love with these SPCA creatures in need of a little love
February 01, 2020 - 5:00 PM

Consider doubling up on love this February and bringing some bonded animal buddies into the fold.
Avoiding frostbite: Lake Country animal rescue keeps critters indoors
January 16, 2020 - 12:20 PM

An animal rescue group in Lake Country is hunkering down, keeping the critters in its care inside so they don’t get frostbite.??
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
November 11, 2019 - 4:30 PM

Treacle and Caramel are two siblings looking for a new home.
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B.C. reveals immunization schedule
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