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The Latest: Residents begin repairing damage from Hurricane Milton, which killed at least 10
October 11, 2024 - 3:36 PM

Florida residents began repairing damage from Hurricane Milton, which smashed through coastal communities and tore homes to pieces, flooded streets and spawned a deadly tornadoes.
iN VIDEO: Localized flooding continues in southern Interior
June 15, 2022 - 2:30 PM

Several communities in the Thompson-Okanagan have declared local states of emergency as they deal with localized flooding.
VIDEO: Firefighters forced to step aside as winds powered infernos in Southern California
December 09, 2017 - 9:30 AM

FALLBROOK, Calif. - Firefighters in Southern California were on high alert for dangerous fire potential even before the first blazes broke out.
Radio amateurs make history in B.C. disaster drill, play key role: minister
June 23, 2016 - 9:00 PM

COBBLE HILL, B.C. - When every way of communicating was cut off during an earthquake exercise on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, amateur radio operators were the first to step in with a call for help to the outside world.
National and international headlines from 2015
January 01, 2016 - 6:30 PM

An in-brief survey of some of the significant news events in 2015, in chronological order:
Windstorm wreaks havoc on Lumby trailer park
March 16, 2015 - 7:30 PM

LUMBY - It was like a scene out of the Wizard of Oz: A carport swept into the air, bits of siding blowing off homes and dust clouding the air.
TOP WORLD NEWS EVENTS 2014: Terror attacks, Mountie killings, Ghomeshi scandal
January 01, 2015 - 7:00 AM

An in-brief look at some of the most significant news events of the last 12 months, in chronological order:
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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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Vernon musician charged in fatal pedestrian collision
A Vernon musician has been charged in relation to a fatal pedestrian collision which killed a much-loved Splatsin First Nation elder on Canada Day 2023. Marvyn Goerge Machura appeared at the
February 20, 2025 6:00 AM
Confused about your responsibilities to stay home? Dr. Bonnie Henry clarifies
As you move about Kamloops or any Okanagan town or city, you might think it's business as usual. There's kids playing together in parks, people shopping or lingering or recreating in surpr
March 22, 2020 12:00 PM
Six months of outstanding Kamloops parking fines nears $80,000
The City of Kamloops has a parking problem, but it's not a lack of spaces. City Hall has no collection agency to turn to, meaning the city will either go to court or tickets are written
September 27, 2025 4:00 AM
BEETLE INVASION: Elm seed bugs making a nuisance of themselves in Okanagan, Kamloops
A Lake Country resident is losing the war against the excessive number of invasive elm seed bugs in her yard and home. Sandy Daw said she’s seen over 1,000 of the bugs in the past two
July 07, 2023 7:30 AM
Kamloops one of the most expensive cities in B.C. for property owners
Kamloops has the third highest tax rate of the 26 largest cities in B.C. The four most populous cities in the Okanagan rank from sixth to eleventh place on that list. Does that really
February 08, 2023 6:00 PM
Petition raises concerns about third tiny home project for homeless in Kelowna
BC Housing has announced a new tiny home community project in Kelowna's North Glenmore neighbourhood, but more than a thousand people have signed a petition raising concerns. This is the
October 09, 2024 7:00 AM
The last private campground on Okanagan Lake closes for good
An RV park and campground nestled beside Okanagan Lake for 66 years has officially shut down, with the property slated to become a massive luxury development. Yesterday, Oct. 12, Todd's
October 13, 2022 12:00 PM
Builders of Kelowna’s tallest building sued for allegedly faulty railings
The strata representing owners in the tallest of two towers in Kelowna’s One Water Street highrise complex have filed a lawsuit against the building developer and numerous contractors.
November 01, 2023 6:00 PM
This cat robot will serve you sushi at a Kamloops Japanese restaurant
The future is now. Kamloops foodie Beth Quirie was surprised to see her waiter was a little more animatronic than usual when she went to sample Oh Sushi Mura in Kamloops for the first time.
December 20, 2021 10:30 AM
iN PHOTOS: Enjoy the Shuswap with two houses on waterfront acreage for mere $30M
The most expensive house listed for sale in the Okanagan – and maybe the second highest in all of BC – is the $45.9 million Waterside Farm on Pixton Road in Lake Country. But ano
March 24, 2024 12:00 PM

Top News - Vernon, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke and Areas

The Latest: Residents begin repairing damage from Hurricane Milton, which killed at least 10

iN VIDEO: Localized flooding continues in southern Interior

VIDEO: Firefighters forced to step aside as winds powered infernos in Southern California

Radio amateurs make history in B.C. disaster drill, play key role: minister

National and international headlines from 2015

Windstorm wreaks havoc on Lumby trailer park

TOP WORLD NEWS EVENTS 2014: Terror attacks, Mountie killings, Ghomeshi scandal

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