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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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North Okanagan woman faces trial over sexual abuse of young boy at ministry-funded home
VERNON - A former youth worker faces allegations of sexual assault and sexual touching against a minor in relation to an incident that occurred during her employment at a government-funded care ho
August 13, 2018 6:30 PM
Missing Merritt man's family taking next steps in search
The family of a missing Merritt man isn't giving up the search. Miguel Mack, 24, was last seen on Feb. 27 in Merritt, according to an RCMP media release. “He's left
March 08, 2023 6:00 AM
Note from ‘yesterday’s child’ in Vernon shows shame and heartbreak of addiction
VERNON - It’s only three sentences long, but it sums up well the anguish of addiction. The anonymous note is scribbled in black lettering on a rock in Vernon, accompanied by a cluster
November 16, 2017 8:00 PM
Kamloops bylaw officer fined after hitting pedestrian
A Kamloops bylaw officer was fined $1,500 after colliding with a pedestrian in a City vehicle last year. Nicholas Sarai was driving a City vehicle in Valleyview in March 2022 when he veered
September 07, 2023 7:00 AM
Shortages of meat, produce at Walmarts in Okanagan, Kamloops
Kelowna Walmart shoppers may be surprised to learn there isn't much produce or meat available for sale this week. Shelves were left bare in both sections and a sign reading “due to
August 18, 2022 4:30 PM
iN PHOTOS: Cyclists enjoy new trail between Peachland and West Kelowna
Riders and hikers are exploring a newly constructed multi-use pathway running from Peachland below Highway 97 to a park in West Kelowna. Peachland resident Kim Kleineberg has hit the trail t
June 13, 2025 4:00 AM
Another Okanagan mobile home park is for sale
It will take years to redevelop the Green Bay Mobile Park in West Kelowna if a developer buys it and wants to redevelop the site. If that happens, another 38 affordable housing units will di
February 09, 2023 7:00 AM
Starlight Drive-In theatre prepares for season opening
Enderby's famous drive-in movie theatre is preparing to open for the season. "The Starlight Drive-In is currently adjusting operations to provide our customers with a refreshi
April 12, 2020 12:00 PM
Kelowna realtor didn't mention 'extensive damage' to $1.3M home, suit claims
A Kelowna realtor who allegedly told a buyer that a home only needed $2,000 worth of repairs is being sued after the buyer discovered multiple cracks in the property plus a long list of other dama
August 03, 2023 7:00 PM
American rapper Afroman making appearance at Vernon nightclub
Afroman’s Canadian Cannabis Tour will include a stop in the Okanagan. Joseph Edgar Foreman, better known by his stage name Afroman, is an American stoner rapper who rose to fame in 200
August 03, 2022 7:00 PM

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