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Higher taxes and fees too late to avoid water restrictions in Osoyoos
August 13, 2025 - 7:00 PM

After two consecutive years of massive tax and user fee hikes in Osoyoos, the town is still facing water restrictions all summer long.
When it comes to water security, small rural communities in BC largely left high and dry
September 10, 2023 - 1:00 PM

B.C.’s small rural communities striving for water security as droughts become the norm still sink or swim without much assistance from the province, policy experts say.
Hundreds allowed to return home near Kamloops as evacuation order eases
July 28, 2023 - 1:03 PM

An evacuation order covering hundreds of properties south of Kamloops, B.C., has been scaled back to an alert as crews make good progress containing a wildfire about 10 kilometres south of the city.
How you water the garden can save you money, gallons and your plants, too
June 24, 2023 - 11:30 AM

Until I installed soaker hoses throughout my vegetable beds this year, I’d always watered my plants by hand, which over the years had become tiresome.
Gardening success means avoiding these common mistakes
May 25, 2022 - 9:00 PM
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Much of gardening is learned by trial and error – for many, mostly error.
Gardening when it's dry: Prep soil, select plants wisely
September 08, 2021 - 5:30 AM
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Is your summer a summer of drought? No need to sit back and accept what Mother Nature offers — you can soften the impact of dry weather on your garden.
Extreme heat forces Summerland into Stage 2 water restrictions
June 28, 2021 - 3:56 PM

With the mercury climbing into the 40 degree plus range daily for the next few days, and no let up of heat anytime soon, the District of Summerland is warning that water consumption must drop by 30 per cent.
Stage 1 water restrictions and level 3 drought continue in Vernon
September 09, 2017 - 11:30 AM

VERNON - Stage 1 water restrictions continue in Vernon as well as a Level 3 Drought for the region.
Armstrong lifts stage two watering restrictions
August 20, 2015 - 5:30 PM

ARMSTRONG - While the province remains under a level four drought rating, the City of Armstrong has decided to relax watering restrictions.
Armstrong moves to elevated watering restrictions
August 06, 2015 - 11:30 AM

ARMSTRONG - Armstrong residents are being told to cut back on water use.
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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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Why a B.C condo owner won't have to pay $39K in strata fines
A B.C. strata that fined a condo owner $39,000 for using the unit as a "flop house" won't see a penny of the money after the owner challenged the legality of the fines. The str
July 24, 2022 6:00 PM
RECIPE: Halibut Season has Begun! Here are two delicious recipes to make
Fresh straight off the boat, halibut is now available at B.C.’s seafood markets. Halibut is a lean white fish with a sweet and subtle flavour. When buying halibut, look for firm
April 12, 2020 7:00 PM
Why you better get used to living with rats in Kamloops, Okanagan
Rats. They damage buildings, electrical wires and crops with teeth that are sharp enough to chew through metal. They prey on livestock, carry and spread a variety of diseases and a breeding
November 27, 2023 6:00 AM
Canning and fermenting are easy ways to preserve the bounty of the harvest
VICTORIA - Cleaning out kitchen cupboards and the pantry often means tossing items that are near their best-before dates. But instead, creative home cooks can transform such produce and canned goo
August 01, 2014 12:18 PM
Kamloops realtor fined $40,000 for paperwork missteps
A Kamloops realtor has been fined $40,000 for failing to submit the correct paperwork while selling a couple of strata lot purchases five years ago. According to a Sept. 19 BC Financial Serv
October 17, 2024 7:00 PM
iN PHOTOS: Take the back alley tour of Kamloops's downtown murals
Whether you've got family coming from out of town, or just feel like playing tourist for an afternoon, the back alley mural tour is sure to impress Kamloops locals and visitors alike.
September 06, 2020 6:00 AM
A hockey moment this crowd won't soon forget
VERNON - A peewee hockey player brought spectators out of their seats last weekend cheering, even crying, not because of his moves in the game, but because he stood against the rest of his own tea
February 21, 2014 1:09 PM
Kelowna singer shocked by response from community following release of dad duet
Justin Moore wasn’t anticipating any attention, let alone fanfare when he posted a video of a duet he and his dad recorded over winter break. “My credit card got stolen, so I cou
January 07, 2020 7:00 AM
First-time homebuyers with 2 incomes, no kids priced out of Penticton
An electrician from Penticton is looking to purchase his first home but he and his partner are finding the options in the South Okanagan are very limited. Jared Mamic and his partner work fu
January 07, 2022 6:30 AM
Kelowna couple who got legal advice from toy lion denied appeal
KELOWNA - A Kelowna couple with a history of erratic and fervently-religious behaviour had their appeal to regain access to their child denied in court today. In a B.C. Court of Appeal decis
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