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Where to spot spawning salmon in the BC Interior
September 20, 2025 - 6:00 AM

September is salmon spawning season and thousands of fish are returning to where they were born to lay eggs, and start the life cycle all over again.
Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91
September 04, 2025 - 10:59 AM

MILAN (AP) — Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, died Thursday, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91.
iN PHOTOS: Whimsical water lilies bloom in Okanagan, Kamloops
August 29, 2025 - 4:00 AM

Some ponds, lakes and marshes in Kamloops and the Okanagan are looking festive this summer as fragrant, showy water lilies are blooming in pinks, whites and yellows.
iN PHOTOS: Relax and unwind at Japanese gardens in Kamloops, Okanagan
July 28, 2025 - 4:00 AM

Japanese gardens provide a peaceful refuge in busy, urban settings in Kamloops and the Okanagan, and some shade during the summertime heat.
Kelowna RCMP reach out to community in wake of high-profile murder
July 09, 2025 - 11:20 AM

The Kelowna RCMP is inviting Kelowna residents to connect at an outreach event following a high profile public murder last week.
Saskatchewan premier declares state of emergency as rampaging wildfires spread
May 29, 2025 - 8:49 PM

PRINCE ALBERT — Saskatchewan declared a provincewide state of emergency Thursday in its fight against rampaging wildfires that have forced thousands to flee.
Manitoba premier declares state of emergency over wildfires, says military aid coming
May 28, 2025 - 8:10 PM

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew ordered a provincewide state of emergency Wednesday as his province struggles with a series of crippling wildfires, mainly in the remote north.
BC Interior old-growth forests hiding billions in economic benefits
April 15, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Protecting old-growth forests in the BC interior could generate more than $43 billion over the next century — far more than logging the land, a report says.
Why Kelowna's treatment of homeless encampments has changed over the years
April 11, 2025 - 6:00 AM
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The addition of fences, security guards, identification stamps and a lots of cops at the end of March changed the landscape at the homeless tent city along a section of the Okanagan Rail Trail in Kelowna.
The Latest: Supreme Court tells Trump administration to facilitate return of mistakenly deported man
April 10, 2025 - 5:53 PM

The Supreme Court on Thursday said President Donald Trump’s administration must facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, rejecting the administration’s emergency appeal. Abrego Garcia is a Salvadoran citizen who had an immigration court order preventing his deportation to his native country over fears he would face persecution from local gangs.
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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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‘A slap in the face’: Concerns swirl about Copper Mountain Mine’s consultation process
The co-owners of the Copper Mountain Mine struggled to earn the trust and approval of many sm?qmíx people during a pitch for the proposed New Ingerbelle Pit project, with one community memb
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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
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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
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Kelowna woman loses legal fight with housing co-op over medical cannabis
A Kelowna woman who wanted to smoke medical marijuana in her unit has lost a legal battle against her housing cooperative. According to a June 26 BC Civil Resolution Tribunal decision, Natau
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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"
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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
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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
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B.C. teacher suspended for forcing student to send email saying he was 'great'
A B.C. teacher who wrote a student's apology letter that described him as a "great teacher" has been suspended for one day. According to an Oct. 31 B.C. Commissioner for Teache
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iN VIDEO: Penticton couple confronted for buying 2-cent items at Walmart
A Penticton couple left the local Walmart confused after they were accused of theft for buying a two-cent storage bin. Employees tried to stop them from leaving and one followed them out of
February 18, 2023 7:00 AM
Why the Interior's most expensive residential property suits its owners perfectly
KELOWNA – The property with the highest assessed value in the Okanagan, possibly the B.C. Interior, is also among its most unique in history, intrigue and style. Its story begins with the ma
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