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Kelowna's A2D Autobody: A Reputation For Attention to Detail
March 17, 2025 - 8:00 AM
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The autobody industry can be challenging to crack into, but one Okanagan company - Kelowna's A2D Autobody - has been creating a real buzz. We recently caught up with them to find out the secret to that success.
Kamloops homicide victim remembered as 'big-hearted' outdoor enthusiast
February 23, 2024 - 7:00 PM

The victim in the most recent Kamloops homicide was a man with a "big heart," a dog lover and an outdoor enthusiast.
Why we can keep worry-free recycling in the Thompson-Okanagan
May 08, 2019 - 4:30 PM

The global recycling industry has fallen on hard times, but it continues to be business as usual for residential recyclers in Kamloops and the Okanagan.
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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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What to do when the ICBC say you're at fault, but you aren't
You've been in a car accident and you've heard about the new no-fault insurance in BC but you have no idea what that means or how it will impact your claim. The 'no-fault' la
February 19, 2024 1:00 PM
Kamloops 'rat' carver can't pursue appeal
A man serving time for his part in a 2018 attack that left another man mutilated in Kamloops failed in his bid to overturn his conviction. Jeremy Bellows is serving a 13-year prison sentence
June 28, 2023 7:00 PM
Shuswap man pleads not guilty to drug trafficking following extradition to U.S.
A Shuswap man recently extradited to the U.S. on allegations of drug trafficking continues to fight his charges. Colin Hugh Martin of Malakwa pleaded not guilty in Seattle Court yesterday, J
January 18, 2018 9:00 PM
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
Why you better get used to living with rats in Kamloops, Okanagan
Rats. They damage buildings, electrical wires and crops with teeth that are sharp enough to chew through metal. They prey on livestock, carry and spread a variety of diseases and a breeding
November 27, 2023 6:00 AM
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
October 07, 2025 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
Penticton mayor and newly elected MLA in war of words over homeless encampment
Penticton-Summerland Conservative MLA Amelia Boultbee had some harsh words for the City of Penticton over its actions to deal with a homeless encampment, and the mayor isn’t pleased. T
May 26, 2025 4:17 PM
ICBC offering more than 10% discount for low mileage drivers
Drivers in B.C. who drive less are going to be eligible for a new insurance discount. ICBC has announced a 10 to 15 per cent discount on insurance for drivers who travel less than 15,000 kil
April 23, 2025 4:00 PM
Province wants to keep trailer of deceased BC man who sold clean drugs
Jerry Martin died of an overdose just months after announcing his plans to sell tested drugs out of a store in Vancouver. Now, the province is trying to take possession of the trailer he used as a
November 01, 2023 12:00 PM

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Kelowna's A2D Autobody: A Reputation For Attention to Detail

Kamloops homicide victim remembered as 'big-hearted' outdoor enthusiast

Why we can keep worry-free recycling in the Thompson-Okanagan

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