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More tourists with less money to spend this summer in Kelowna
September 11, 2025 - 4:00 AM

If you have been out and about in Kelowna this summer you wouldn’t think anything was amiss with the tourism, but businesses downtown have seen fewer people in the shops and on the patios.
Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
September 05, 2025 - 7:00 PM
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A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space.
iN VIDEO: Big year for wasps in Okanagan, Kamloops
September 04, 2025 - 4:00 AM

It's the time of year when wasps are most active in Kamloops and the Okanagan, and this year is a particularly big one for the insects.
BC tenant's sleuthing gets her $17,000 after Airbnb eviction
August 31, 2025 - 12:00 PM
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A BC family who evicted their tenant and then rented out their condo on Airbnb have lost an appeal after being ordered to pay $17,000 in compensation.
Summerland looks at potential for cannabis use at public events
August 06, 2025 - 1:00 PM
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Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes drew a few laughs at a recent council meeting when he quipped that allowing cannabis consumption at the annual Christmas Light Up celebration would give a whole new meaning to “light up.”
Built on Service, Driven by Canadian Pride - Inside Vernon's Home Building Centre
July 28, 2025 - 8:00 AM
Business Spotlight

If you're looking to support a 100% Canadian-owned chain at the heart of your community, you won't need to look any further than your local hardware store. Conveniently located on Vernon's 27th Street, the Home Building Centre is more than just a locally owned hardware store—it's a cornerstone of the community. The location features a full-service contractor yard and a 35,000 square foot retail store.
Vernon woman dies in family fight; suspect arrested
June 23, 2025 - 1:41 PM

A 75-year-old Vernon woman died during a fight with her family at a home in the city Friday afternoon.
Father's Day Dilemma Solved! Head to Nighthawk Vineyards for Great Blues and BBQ
June 09, 2025 - 8:00 AM
iNwine Spotlight

It’s June and time for the next big question—what to do for Father's Day on June 15, 2025? Don’t worry; Nighthawk Vineyards has the perfect solution. The acclaimed Okanagan Falls winery is hosting the annual Blues in the Vineyard event again this year, paired with fabulous BBQ menu options and the exceptional wines of the Okanagan Falls/Skaha Lake Winery Association.
Leading Edge Glass is Making Clear Vision Easier Than Ever
May 26, 2025 - 8:00 AM
Business Spotlight

If you are noticing chips, cracks, or other damage in your windscreen, it’s time for repair or replacement. Don't worry, though; Leading Edge Glass in Kelowna has made windshield repair and replacement easier than ever.
The Castle At Swan Lake: The Perfect Base For Your Next Adventure Holiday
April 28, 2025 - 8:00 AM
Business Spotlight

The Okanagan Valley is more popular than ever with adventure tourism groups: skiers, mountain bikers, long-distance cyclists, golfers, and lovers of fine wine. One local hotel has capitalized on that trend, and there is an interesting reason behind how it happened.
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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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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
'Mayhem' the camel turns heads in North Okanagan
A North Okanagan camel has been turning heads over the last few months since its arrival at a Lavington property. Lavington residents Alex Schlosser and Alysha Bartlett picked up Mayhem in t
June 25, 2023 6:00 AM
The deep, dark and mysterious history of Tranquille Sanatorium and psychiatric institution
KAMLOOPS - On this day 36 years ago, the Tranquille psychiatric institution staff started a three-week sit in to protest the closure of the institution. For nearly 80 years, staff had lived on the
October 16, 2021 12:00 PM
Kelowna man published video of hamster torture to 'ruin peoples' day'
CONTENT ADVISORY The now-21-year-old Kelowna man who recorded himself torturing three hamsters and publishing the video to various social media sites "to ruin peoples’ day"
August 18, 2021 4:52 PM
Minute of silence on anniversary of fatal bus stabbing in Kelowna
A transit activism group is promoting a silent moment of remembrance next week for the anniversary of a murder on a Kelowna bus. Caesar Rosales, 55, was the victim of a brutal stabbing in 20
October 26, 2023 4:30 PM
The Bluff on WFN land could rival Tolko mill site as next huge development
There's been lots of talk in the past four years about the redevelopment of the Tolko mill site on Kelowna’s waterfront since the mill was shuttered. Two weeks ago, concepts for th
October 10, 2023 7:00 AM
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
North Okanagan man spent 10 years selling illegal smokes; he now owes the gov't $17M
Shortly after David Freel got stopped by the RCMP with one-and-a-half million illegal cigarettes in his truck and trailer, he got a letter from the government saying he owed them $11,672,000.
July 07, 2025 6:00 AM
Rust Valley Restorers host suing mom over Shuswap Lake property
A star of Rust Valley Restorers is suing his mom over a property in the Shuswap, and now they’re both getting sued by a real estate developer over the same lot. Early in 2021, Avery Sh
November 09, 2022 5:00 PM

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