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West Kelowna acupuncturist charged with sexual assault
August 20, 2025 - 1:34 PM

A West Kelowna acupuncturist, who is already banned from treating female patients, has been charged with sexual assault.
Chip N' Dale: Rescued chipmunk babies in care of Kamloops wildlife health centre
May 03, 2025 - 6:00 AM

A couple of baby chipmunks, aptly named Chip and Dale, are in the care of the BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops after being found on the pavement in a parking lot in Merritt earlier this week.
Some physiotherapists fear ICBC changes will hurt crash victims
February 17, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Want to make sex work safer? Decriminalize it, study says
December 21, 2024 - 9:00 PM
'Primal need': Kelowna's Scratchy Girl offers sensory touch therapy
December 08, 2024 - 7:00 AM

A mix of essential oils and various scented sprays infuse the air as a soft pink light illuminates the walls of Ananda Cait Carver’s sensory scratch therapy room in Kelowna.
No need to guess: Mom knows best what she wants for Mother's Day
May 05, 2024 - 12:00 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Not all moms are the same. They like and do different things. Some, gasp, don't love the idea of flowers and chocolates for Mother's Day.
Why ditching fast fashion never goes out of style, and can save money in the long run
December 17, 2023 - 11:30 AM

Danielle Cosentino used to give bags of unwanted clothes to her cousin every year.
Two years in jail for BC masseur who sexually assaulted pregnant clients
December 12, 2023 - 7:00 PM

A BC man was sentenced to two years in jail for sexually assaulting up to a dozen clients at his massage business.
A 'predator' at CSIS: Officers allege rape, harassment and a toxic workplace culture
November 30, 2023 - 9:00 PM

VANCOUVER - A rookie surveillance officer with Canada's spy agency and another officer decades her senior were tracking a person in British Columbia in the summer of 2019 when they lost sight of their target.
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June 04, 2023 - 9:00 AM
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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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West Kelowna killer Ronda Black ordered to return to correctional facility
Notorious West Kelowna killer Ronda Black has been ordered to return to and remain in a residential correctional facility for at least six months for deceitful and dishonest conduct while on full
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Chasing down the legend of Vernon's underground tunnels
At least once a month someone will ask Gerry Sellars about the tunnels which allegedly run under the streets of downtown Vernon. And often before he can answer, they'll tell stories of p
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Canada's only desert is in B.C. but not where you think it is
Canada’s only desert is in the Southern Interior of B.C. but it might not be where you think it is. They lay that claim in Osoyoos, where you’ll find the Nk’Mip desert cult
July 03, 2021 12:03 PM
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
Two BC realtors fined total of $12,000 for breaking advertising rules
Using an abbreviation on a Facebook page, rounding prices up and down in ads, and using the phrases "award-winning" and "team" have cost two BC realtors $12,000 after the regul
March 02, 2025 7:00 PM
Here's what a hectare really looks like
When we talk about the size of a forest fire, we usually talk in hectares. But just how big is a hectare anyways? The word hectare comes from the Greek word ‘hekaton’ which means
August 15, 2021 12:03 PM
5 nasty bugs in the B.C. Interior you might want to stay on top of
Armed with an exoskeleton, a stinky smell and sometimes even a pair of pinchers, these Okanagan bugs are the talk of the town, according to one pest control expert. Matthew Wright, manager o
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Cache Creek, Spences Bridge and Ashcroft featured in upcoming motion picture
Some Hollywood movie types were in the Thompson-Nicola region over the past few weeks filming scenes for an upcoming film. Lunar Sway is directed by award-winning Canadian filmmaker and ca
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Was Curtis Sagmoen a killer? RCMP fill in some of the blanks in the case
After years of speculation, police are now saying that Curtis Sagmoen was the main suspect in the suspicious death of both Nicole Bell and Traci Genereaux. While the public has pointed the f
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RECIPE: Vancouver’s Phnom Penh’s hot and sour soup with prawns
Nothing says tropical like pineapple. As we head into summer, this easy to make hot and sour soup from Vancouver’s legendary and much loved Vietnamese and Cambodian restaurant, Phnom Penh is
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