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Kelowna city staff wants home with 'life safety concerns' torn down
July 26, 2021 - 7:00 AM

Gibson Road in Kelowna is a pleasant street with nicely kept-up single-family homes on one side, farmland on the other and a spectacular view of Rutland, downtown and Okanagan Lake.
Violation tickets handed out for illegal dumping as concerned citizens help B.C. conservation officers catch perpetrators
July 14, 2020 - 7:32 AM

A number of people are currently under investigation and could be facing fines of up to $1 million and six months in jail for dumping garbage and yard waste illegally in the forests around Kelowna.
Rasta Blasta blasting onto television with 'Rust Valley Restorers' set in Shuswap
December 06, 2018 - 3:34 PM

TAPPEN - The Rasta Blasta is set to make his small-screen debut tonight, introducing thousands of people to classic cars, beautiful Shuswap scenery, and a colourful cast of characters.
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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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Top News - Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

Kelowna city staff wants home with 'life safety concerns' torn down

Violation tickets handed out for illegal dumping as concerned citizens help B.C. conservation officers catch perpetrators

Rasta Blasta blasting onto television with 'Rust Valley Restorers' set in Shuswap

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