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Jasper marks one year since thousands fled wildfire on one road out in dark of night
July 22, 2025 - 4:01 PM

JASPER, ALTA. — One year to the day a wind-whipped fire forced thousands to flee in the dark of night along one smoke-choked road, the mayor of Jasper acknowledged it was a moment of remembrance that some would much rather forget.
'DOESN'T MAKE SENSE:' Domestic violence laws not in time for Bailey McCourt
July 19, 2025 - 7:00 PM

The flaws in the court system around how it handles domestic violence have been highlighted by the recent tragedy in Kelowna, but workers on the frontlines say attempts to protect victims won’t work until abusers can be kept in custody.
$7K raised for survivor of fatal Kelowna daylight attack
July 11, 2025 - 3:41 PM

Friends and family of the woman who survived the daylight public attack in Kelowna last week are raising money for her recovery and to fight to change the laws around domestic violence in B.C.
Family, friends of murder victim gather at RCMP event in Kelowna
July 10, 2025 - 1:33 PM

Family and friends of a woman who has killed last week gathered in Kelowna to speak with authorities and push for systemic change.
Opposition MLAs demand change after Kelowna daylight murder
July 09, 2025 - 2:17 PM

A Kelowna man allegedly killed his ex-wife in broad daylight last week and politicians are demanding action since the justice system knew he was dangerous and let him walk free.
Health minister visits KGH with no timeline for reopening pediatric unit
June 30, 2025 - 3:04 PM

Health Minister Josie Osborne visited Kelowna General Hospital during the controversial pediatric unit closure, and didn’t come out with a timeline on reopening.
New Interior Health CEO isn’t enough for Kelowna MLAs
June 30, 2025 - 12:23 PM

Interior Health has a new CEO following the controversial Kelowna General Hospital pediatric unit closure, but local MLAs aren’t satisfied with the change.
Interior Health CEO steps down following KGH pediatric closure controversy
June 27, 2025 - 10:11 AM

The CEO of Interior Health is stepping down since Kelowna General Hospital hasn’t been able to find enough doctors to reopen the pediatric ward.
How pediatric jobs at KGH stack up against the competition
June 18, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Kelowna General Hospital’s pediatric ward closure has sparked a conversation about how Interior Health recruits doctors, and it turns out the job offers are competitive with other health authorities in the region and Washington state.
TOXIC CULTURE: Kelowna MLAs meet with Interior Health CEO to express leadership concerns
June 12, 2025 - 4:33 PM

Three Kelowna MLAs met with Interior Health leadership Thursday in an effort to address concerns about a toxic culture from the top down to the pediatric ward at Kelowna General Hospital.
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New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Rent slowly getting cheaper in Kelowna as condo stock increases
Rent prices are slowly but steadily trending downwards in Kelowna, and the huge volume of condos might help speed up that descent into affordability. Kelowna’s average asking price to rent a one-bedroom apartment is $1,953, down 1.3 p

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