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iN PHOTOS: Where lost pigs live out their days in the Okanagan
September 21, 2024 - 6:00 AM

When a pig gets lost, loses its home to wildfire, or its owners simply can’t care for it anymore, a woman in Summerland steps up and takes them in.
Florida man riding human-sized hamster wheel in Atlantic Ocean faces charges
September 07, 2023 - 9:00 PM

MIAMI (AP) — A Florida man who was attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a man-made hamster wheel is facing federal charges after it took the U.S. Coast Guard five days to bring him ashore, according to a criminal complaint filed in Miami.
Pet boarding facility near Kamloops overwhelmed by support during wildfire evacuation
July 24, 2023 - 6:00 PM
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A long-established pet boarding facility in Kamloops' Knutsford area was evacuated when the Ross Moore Lake wildfire burning south of the city got too close for comfort.
The journey from Ukraine to Penticton and a new life
February 21, 2023 - 3:50 PM

Until last year, Oleg Varnystka had never held a gun but he now carries an AK-47 and risks his life on the front lines to defend his Ukrainian homeland.
People with COVID-19 can infect and sicken cats and dogs by cuddling them, says study
June 26, 2022 - 9:45 AM

VANCOUVER - Cat and dog owners who cuddle their pets when infected with COVID-19 could end up making the animals sick with the virus, according to a Canadian study.
Escaping from ‘hell to heaven,’ Ukrainian refugee recounts survival and arrival to Kelowna
April 16, 2022 - 6:02 PM

A Ukrainian refugee who has fled her country with her two children describes the current situation in Ukraine as “hell” and Canada as “heaven.”
A girl and her hamster: Half of Ukraine's children flee war
March 24, 2022 - 9:00 PM

MOSTYSKA, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s invasion has displaced half of Ukraine’s children. On a hospital bed in a town close to the border with Poland, a little girl with a long blonde braid and dressed in pink is one of them.
Caring Merritt cop goes above and beyond to rescue pets for evacuated owners
November 23, 2021 - 11:39 AM

A Merritt RCMP officer has earned the nickname Pet Detective has he finds and rescues animals from homes evacuated by flooding.
Kelowna man published video of hamster torture to 'ruin peoples' day'
August 18, 2021 - 4:52 PM

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Kelowna man pleads guilty to torturing hamsters
June 03, 2021 - 2:48 PM

A young Kelowna man will undergo a psychiatric assessment before being sentenced for killing and torturing two hamsters in May, 2020.
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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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Amid push for EV adoption, pickup trucks are the next frontier
Michael Laroche replaced his Ford F-150 pickup truck with its electric twin, the F-150 Lightning, about a year-and-a-half ago. A Sherbrooke, Que., resident who installs electric vehicle char
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Kelowna vacancy rate good enough for city to revisit short-term rental ban
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What it’s like for Kelowna magic mushroom business operating outside the law
When people in Kelowna think of psychedelics they might think wavy colours, giggling around a campfire and a moment of self-discovery, or they might think about bad trips, police raids and nightma
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Kelowna's double-decker buses are gone, but not forgotten
Five years ago double-decker buses were roaming the streets of Kelowna, but today as transit gets more popular and buses are getting busier, and double-decker buses could be back in demand.
February 10, 2024 6:00 AM
Beloved historical building and unique hostel burns down in the Shuswap
A small brick building with a long history and big connection to communities in the Shuswap and beyond was reduced to rubble by wildfire earlier this month, leaving many locals and travellers sadd
September 02, 2023 6:00 PM
Kelowna flight cut short after it took off with concrete tie down attached
A Kelowna pilot took off from Kelowna International Airport with some unwanted cargo, forcing a quick return to the airport after being advised by the tower this week. A Southern Interior Fl
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BC man convicted after girlfriend said 'stop' during consensual sex
CONTENT ADVISORY A BC man has been convicted of sexual assault after his girlfriend asked him to stop while they were having sex but he ignored her. She had to ask him a second time
July 15, 2025 6:00 AM
Remember this? Man in Speedo caught on video waterskiing streets of Fernie
—This story was published in February 2020. Lisa Vincent happened to be in the right place at the right time to capture, on video, a Speedo-wearing man equipped with a set of skis ri
October 17, 2021 12:02 PM
iN VIDEO: That '70s documentary of Penticton graduation
Nearly half a century ago, when a group of Penticton teenagers were celebrating their final week of high school, a documentary crew came to town to capture that special chapter of their lives.
April 16, 2023 6:00 AM
One-of-a-kind bowling alley at Vernon ski hill is closing, items for sale
A bowling alley at SilverStar Mountain Resort in Vernon is closing after a decade in operation. Pinheads Bowling, located in the resort village on Monashee Road, was attached to Final Run Ba
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