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Public toilets to bail reform: Proposed UBCM resolutions from Okanagan, Kamloops
September 18, 2025 - 4:00 AM

Cities and towns in B.C. have compiled a list of problems in their municipalities that they want to try to resolve, from bail reform to public toilets, and next week's Union of BC Municipalities convention is where those resolutions will be presented.
Big leadership changes for Central Okanagan RCMP underway behind the scenes
August 14, 2025 - 4:00 AM

For years Kelowna has been the hub for the RCMP in the Central Okanagan but changes are coming behind the scenes.
Higher taxes and fees too late to avoid water restrictions in Osoyoos
August 13, 2025 - 7:00 PM

After two consecutive years of massive tax and user fee hikes in Osoyoos, the town is still facing water restrictions all summer long.
Inside the high-stakes battle to win a New York City casino license
July 20, 2025 - 9:00 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — A Caesars Palace casino in the heart of Times Square. A sprawling gambling hall along Coney Island’s iconic boardwalk. A Hard Rock casino complex next to the home stadium of baseball’s New York Mets.
B.C. mall owner lays out plan for Bay leases. Landlords are unconvinced
June 25, 2025 - 9:00 PM

TORONTO — A B.C. billionaire hoping to launch a new department store chain in former Hudson's Bay and Saks Canada spaces estimates she can have at least 20 locations up and running within 180 days of signing leases, but landlords aren't on board with her plan.
North Okanagan agriculture company takes regional district to court over septic system
June 15, 2025 - 4:00 AM

A North Okanagan agricultural company has taken legal action against the Regional District of North Okanagan accusing it of "continually" roadblocking a permit it requires to move ahead with the development of housing for temporary foreign workers.
The Latest: A single passenger survived Air India crash that killed 240 people
June 12, 2025 - 2:34 PM

A single passenger survived the fiery crash of an Air India passenger plane in the northwestern city of Ahmedabad, killing more than 240 people bound for London and others on the ground, officials said.
Peachland death doula talks about the one thing you don't want to talk about
May 04, 2025 - 4:00 PM

By time the average Canadian has reached middle age, they have likely witnessed dozens if not hundreds of deaths. But mostly what they have seen is the Hollywood version, which is of course is as far removed from reality as the typical movie plot itself.
California governor urges Canadians to ignore Trump, come back for sand, sun and wine
April 15, 2025 - 9:00 PM

Canadians’ boycott of travel to the U.S. is hitting hard on California’s sandy shores, prompting the state’s governor to make a social media pitch-plea to come back.
Carney, Singh pledge support for CBC to defend sovereignty, fight misinformation
April 04, 2025 - 4:34 PM

OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney and the NDP's Jagmeet Singh expressed support Friday for federal spending to ensure a strong national public broadcaster, a notion Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre dismissed as something Canada simply can't afford.
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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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Leaky septic and $20K debt: Vernon trailer park owner at a loss for what to do
Carol Goldstone is hoping a judge will make a reasonable decision about what to do with the Vernon trailer park she inherited in 1988. A couple of days ago she was served with a court summon
February 21, 2023 7:00 AM
Legislature hears about Osoyoos man's long wait for hip replacement surgery
OSOYOOS - Gaye Horn of Osoyoos is back home after after what she described as an “emotional roller coaster ride” to Victoria. Gaye went to the legislature on Monday, Feb. 20, at
February 22, 2017 2:30 PM
Efforts underway to find dog lost along Coquihalla Highway
A non-profit animal rescue organization is hoping the public can help find a dog that bolted while in transport on the Coquihalla Highway Saturday afternoon. Judanna Dawn with the Merritt-ba
December 16, 2019 10:36 AM
North Okanagan woman faces trial over sexual abuse of young boy at ministry-funded home
VERNON - A former youth worker faces allegations of sexual assault and sexual touching against a minor in relation to an incident that occurred during her employment at a government-funded care ho
August 13, 2018 6:30 PM
iN VIDEO: Okanagan musician's self-deprecating look at Canada, country music goes viral
Lake Country music producer Jordan Wiberg, who records under the pseudonym Clark W., has had his latest country hit, "Up here, in Canada" go viral. "I'm very surprised at
May 07, 2020 2:20 PM
iN PHOTOS: Cyclists enjoy new trail between Peachland and West Kelowna
Riders and hikers are exploring a newly constructed multi-use pathway running from Peachland below Highway 97 to a park in West Kelowna. Peachland resident Kim Kleineberg has hit the trail t
June 13, 2025 4:00 AM
Kamloops bylaw officer fined after hitting pedestrian
A Kamloops bylaw officer was fined $1,500 after colliding with a pedestrian in a City vehicle last year. Nicholas Sarai was driving a City vehicle in Valleyview in March 2022 when he veered
September 07, 2023 7:00 AM
Zip lines, alpine coaster, winter camping in Big White’s big plans for expansion
Big White has big plans for the future, including a massive expansion of housing, ski lifts, ski terrain and other all-season offerings including ziplines, winter “glamping” opportunit
January 02, 2021 7:30 AM
Update: Multiple COVID-19 cases reported on Kelowna and Kamloops flights
The BC Center for Disease Control is trying to reach passengers who shared flights with passengers now known to have had COVID-19, including several flights to Kelowna and one from Kamloops.
March 26, 2020 1:28 PM
New restaurant AT 509 making its debut in downtown Kelowna
There's a new restaurant coming to downtown Kelowna, and you'll never forget where to find it. It's AT 509, so named because the restaurant is located at 509 Bernard Avenue, form
August 22, 2020 6:00 AM

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