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B.C. starvation death inquest hears victim's emaciated state, poor living conditions
January 13, 2025 - 7:00 PM

BURNABY, B.C. - Florence Girard was so small when she died that she "looked like a child" in her casket, her sister told a British Columbia coroner's inquest into the death of the woman.
You Need 4 Eyes to Solve Issues With Dry Eyes
September 10, 2024 - 8:00 AM
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Your eyes are a key indicator of your overall health, and that is why at 4 Eyes Optometry - West Kelowna's newest optometry clinic - quality eye care goes far beyond just fitting patients with prescription lenses.
No jail for Vernon man whose crime spree caused $17,000 in damage
March 21, 2023 - 3:45 PM

A Vernon man that went on a crime spree smashing windows and robbing businesses downtown won't do jail time.
Okanagan optometry violated Human Rights Code by firing wife of ex-employee, tribunal rules
June 05, 2022 - 2:03 PM

The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has ruled an optometry employee should received more than $70,000 in lost wages after she was wrongfully fired by her employer.
'Nimblewill Nomad,' 83, is oldest to hike Appalachian Trail
November 07, 2021 - 8:00 PM

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An 83-year-old from Alabama started walking when he retired more than a quarter-century ago — and never stopped.
Pandemic tie to vision issues seen in study of Chinese kids
September 16, 2021 - 7:00 PM

Research suggests vision problems increased among Chinese schoolchildren during pandemic restrictions and online learning, and eye specialists think the same may have happened in U.S. kids.
$15K worth of sunglasses stolen in brazen Vernon mall theft
March 29, 2021 - 3:32 PM

A Vernon optometrist had more than 40 pairs of sunglasses valued at $15,000 stolen following a brazen theft last week.
Thieves snatch $30K worth of glasses from Okanagan optometry shop
September 24, 2020 - 3:30 PM

Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help after two thieves snatched $30,000 worth of sunglasses and prescription frames from a Lake Country optometrist last week.
Ready to travel? A look at how provinces plan to emerge from the COVID-19 shutdown
July 05, 2020 - 9:30 AM

Provinces and territories have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
From public pools to daycares, provinces have varying plans on how to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
June 27, 2020 - 11:45 AM

Provinces and territories have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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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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Kelowna woman who hit and killed partner with car pleads guilty
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‘El Diablo’ the devilish grouse of Sun Peaks gains 'cult-like' following
For years, skiers and snowboarders at Sun Peaks Resort have been greeted by the mountain’s own devil. A grouse, aptly named “El Diablo,” Spanish for the devil, is known for
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Vernon fire department's labour woes cost City $200K, so far
VERNON - The City of Vernon has spent nearly $200,000 to fix the problems within its fire department, but with those issues still simmering, it's set to spend even more cash. A Freedom o
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Rape survivor wins right in Kamloops court to tell her own story
CONTENT ADVISORY When a Kamloops area woman's rapist was finally charged, and later convicted, it was the court's rules that barred her from speaking out. It was a rule she d
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Mental institutions may be the only solution to the most 'broken' among homeless: Advocate
KELOWNA - Supportive housing may work for the vast majority of Kelowna’s homeless but getting the most severely “broken” people off the streets and out of shelters may require th
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How these Kelowna boys went from collecting bottles to building a multi-billion dollar business
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City suing developer building 42-storey highrise in downtown Kelowna
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Vernon dentist fined $5,000 for his behaviour in court
A Vernon dentist, barred by the courts from suing anyone without permission, has been fined $5,000 because of his behaviour in court. According to Feb. 13 BC Supreme Court decision, Dr. Andr
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