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Kelowna financial advisor made $70,000, but client lost $150,000
March 30, 2025 - 6:00 AM

A Kelowna financial advisor who misled his clients and made $70,000 in commission while they lost $150,000 has been fined $25,000.
The curious case of how Kamloops council's advisor got ousted
March 28, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Just when Kamloops thought it had a provincial advisor to help Kamloops city council with its internal dysfunction, the ministry responsible ousted him within days of his appointment.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
December 10, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the second week of December 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
Vernon woman appeals after insurance company ignores doctor, cancels disability benefits
December 07, 2024 - 12:00 PM

A Vernon woman whose work insurance coverage cut off her long-term disability, contrary to medical evidence, has won the right to have her case reheard.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
October 08, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the second week of October 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
August 20, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the second week of August 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
Fares could rise after Calgary hailstorm forces airlines to cancel flights: experts
August 08, 2024 - 1:57 PM

Experts say airfares may go up in the immediate aftermath of a hailstorm that tore through Calgary on Monday evening, damaging planes at WestJet and Flair Airlines and upending travel plans for thousands of passengers.
You might live to be 100 years old. But will you be able to afford it?
June 27, 2024 - 9:00 PM

William Ubbens, 93, is already almost a quarter century into his retirement, and is hoping for plenty more years ahead, with his pockets full.
McDougall Creek Wildfire: Public role in postmortem not likely
October 20, 2023 - 7:00 PM

West Kelowna Councillor Rick de Jong wants a quick “independent public hearing” on how emergency services responded to the McDougall Creek Wildfire that forced the evacuation of 26,000 residents in a 48-hour period in and around West Kelowna this past August.
Kamloops man misled ICBC; took home $43K
January 20, 2023 - 7:00 PM

A Kamloops man managed to get $43,000 in benefits and wage subsidies after he was in a car accident and couldn't work -- at least, that's what he told ICBC.
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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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Leaky septic and $20K debt: Vernon trailer park owner at a loss for what to do
Carol Goldstone is hoping a judge will make a reasonable decision about what to do with the Vernon trailer park she inherited in 1988. A couple of days ago she was served with a court summon
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North Okanagan woman faces trial over sexual abuse of young boy at ministry-funded home
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Hallmark turned Peachland into A Town Called Love
Peachland was chosen by Hallmark as the setting for a movie with an emphasis on love. A Town Called Love is the working title and filming took place along Beach Avenue throughout the week.
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Kelowna bakery featured on Food Network closing for good
It was the perfect storm for Whisk Bakery + Cafe. A combination of personal issues, the rising costs of items due to inflation and issues with finding and retaining staff means the bakery wi
July 21, 2022 12:30 PM
Vernon RCMP officer accused of 'discreditable conduct'
A Vernon RCMP constable stands accused of discreditable conduct. Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Const. Shaun Miranda is alleged to have behaved in a manner that is likely to discredit the RCMP,
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Vernon man claims sex was consensual, judge disagrees
CONTENT ADVISORY A Vernon man who claimed the sex he had with a friend's roommate was consensual has been found guilty of sexual assault. According to a Sept. 26 BC Supreme Court
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iN PHOTOS: Accident on Westsyde Road in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Another collision on Westsyde Road in Kamloops has sent one to hospital. Today, July 7, the road was blocked down to one lane for nearly two hours after a motorcycle and a
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What has five acres, hundreds of classic cars and is for sale? This property in the Shuswap
TAPPEN, B.C. - What’s your field of dreams? Does it include tires, grease and headlights? Mike Hall is looking for someone who answers with an emphatic "Yes." He's sellin
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How to eat for free on your birthday in the Okanagan and Kamloops
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