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'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.
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.
B.C. SPCA cutting adoption fees for one day only
October 31, 2019 - 8:20 AM

A B.C. SPCA promotion is providing a great opportunity for animal lovers to adopt a pet.
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B.C. travel agent loses $5K after Air Canada cancels flights
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Armstrong family won million-dollar home prize; moved where they can afford to live
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Two Kelowna properties seized as part of international money laundering scheme
Two Kelowna properties seized as part of an international investigation into a multi-million dollar insider trading scheme that involves money laundering, shell companies, a Swiss banker and a kno
February 28, 2021 7:00 AM
Kamloops and Okanagan companies named top employers in B.C.
An annual list recognizing employers for their positive treatment of employees is featuring companies from the Thompson Okanagan. Each year, a list of B.C.'s top employers is created by
February 27, 2021 1:00 PM
This could mark the end of new single-family subdivisions in Kelowna
Despite a huge increase in demand and prices for single-family homes in Kelowna over the last few months, city staff want council to say no to a major new subdivision. A plan to develop what
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Review of McDonald's burger beef leads to exoneration of Kamloops Mountie
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Interior Health says a particular group are driving COVID-19 infections locally
Working people are driving new COVID-19 infections in the B.C. Interior and the region's Medical Officer of Health is asking residents to stay in tune with COVID measures. "Working
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Area 27 racetrack in Oliver has a new deal to put you behind the wheel
The Okanagan’s premier motorsports club has a new way for gearheads and racing enthusiasts to put their pedal to the metal on a professionally-designed racetrack. For $995, Area 27 is
February 28, 2021 6:00 PM
Trudeau gives Kamloops healthcare worker a shoutout on national TV
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