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Penticton property owners facing $33M bill for new water system fight back
August 26, 2025 - 12:00 PM
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The spokesperson for the Sage Mesa Water Users Group didn't pull any verbal punches when discussing the fear, anxiety and anger that has spread amongst 240 property owners facing massive water bills for decades as a potential $33-million debt is hanging over their collective heads to replace the dilapidated water system.
UBCO students in Kelowna less desperate for off-campus rental help
August 17, 2025 - 4:00 AM
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The numbers are starting to show an improvement in the rental housing situation in Kelowna, and a support service university students turn to is seeing less panic and desperation.
A climate-friendly home starts with an energy assessment. Here's how my 100-year-old house did
August 10, 2025 - 9:00 PM

CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio (AP) — A significant share of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions comes from heating, cooling and powering homes — about 15%, according to one estimate by the Environmental Protection Agency. So if you want to reduce your carbon footprint, the home is an effective place to start.
Peachland wildfire renews calls for a second route when Highway 97 is closed
August 01, 2025 - 1:25 PM

Highway 97 saw closures and delays during the Drought Hill wildfire, and officials are calling for another route through the region in case of similar emergencies.
Report says Alberta government created command challenges fighting Jasper wildfire
July 17, 2025 - 6:22 PM

A report into a wildfire that devastated the Rocky Mountain resort town of Jasper last summer says crews did their best but command and control was hampered by the Alberta government.
'Kind of stuck': Weak condo market means tough choices for potential move-up buyers
July 10, 2025 - 7:09 AM

While optimism is building in some parts of Canada for a rebound in the real estate market, condominium dwellers wanting to move up to a larger space face tough choices amid little sign of improvement for that segment.
Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners adopt No Mow May all year long
May 25, 2025 - 8:00 AM

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — No Mow May encourages homeowners to stash the lawn mower each spring and let flowers and grass grow for pollinators and water retention. And if your neighbor's lawn already looks like a wildflower field most of the time, it could be more intentional than passersby might assume.
Innovative horse simulator helps riders with disabilities get in the saddle
May 24, 2025 - 10:00 AM

"Do you want to go faster?"
Penticton to provide $45,000 in funding for 100 More Houses
May 21, 2025 - 12:00 PM
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An organization that is doing great work to try and assist with the City of Penticton’s ongoing issues with homelessness will remain a partner moving forward.
BC Hydro's challenge: Powering province through surging demand, drought and trade war
May 20, 2025 - 9:00 PM

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's power utility is facing transformational challenges of drought, rising costs and a trade war with the United States as it works to meet electricity demand that's surging after two decades of relative stability.
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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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UPDATE: This is the second most expensive home ever sold in the Okanagan
A home listed for sale for almost $14 million sold this spring in Kelowna. The listing agent’s office, Jane Hoffman Realty/Coldwell Banker, would not reveal what the property sold for
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Kamloops judge sorts botched bail order in odd sentencing case
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