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'I lost everything': Court hears from man who suffered severe head injury in Penticton beach assault
February 23, 2021 - 3:18 PM

The sentencing hearing for the man accused of a violent assault on Penticton’s Okanagan Lake Beach that put a man in a coma with a severe head injury began in Penticton Supreme court today.
Kelowna homeless shelter is building community while hunkered down during pandemic
December 13, 2020 - 8:00 AM

The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected marginalized populations, but at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission there appears to be a silver lining.
Trick or Treat? Experts divided on letting kids go out on Halloween due to COVID risk
October 31, 2020 - 5:30 AM

As COVID-19 case numbers continue to creep up in much of the country, some parents are feeling spooked about letting their children trick-or-treat on Halloween.
Trick or Treat? Experts divided on letting kids go out on Halloween due to COVID risk
October 14, 2020 - 9:00 PM

As COVID-19 case numbers continue to creep up in parts of the country, some parents are feeling spooked about letting their children trick-or-treat on Halloween.
It’s a 'natural evolution' for Kelowna, Kamloops to take on social issues
October 02, 2020 - 7:30 AM

Traditionally, cities like Kelowna and Kamloops have looked after local issues such as roads, sewers and garbage collection but have left things like mental health, addictions, street issues and even crime to higher levels of government.
After 80 complaints, owner of derelict Vernon property hasn't got a single fine
August 27, 2020 - 7:00 AM

One year after the RCMP raided a known downtown Vernon drug house, the City continues to receive dozens of complaints about the property although the owner has yet to be fined.
As homeless shelters close in Kelowna, Recreation Avenue campground comes back to life
April 01, 2020 - 10:09 AM

After being virtually deserted during the winter, people are setting up tents again at the designated campground area next the the curling club on Recreation Avenue in Kelowna.
Homeless at 'double risk' of getting, spreading coronavirus
March 07, 2020 - 5:00 PM

SALEM, Ore. - They often don't have places to wash their hands, struggle with health problems and crowd together in grimy camps.
Death toll from Tennessee tornadoes climbs to at least 24
March 03, 2020 - 5:53 PM

NASHVILLE - Rescuers searched through shattered Tennessee neighbourhoods for bodies Tuesday, less than a day after tornadoes ripped across Nashville and other parts of the state as families slept. At least 24 people were killed, some in their beds, authorities said.
Making Kelowna’s homeless camp more liveable
December 10, 2019 - 4:00 PM

As the group of homeless people sleeping in tents in Kelowna’s North End enter their second week in the cold, they welcome the support of the volunteers helping them cope with a rather unpleasant 'home' life.
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'We're going to be in a different place' this summer, says B.C.'s top doctor
The outlook for summer is better than you might think, according to B.C.’s top doctor. “We have to manage the pandemic that we are still living through right now, but in the coming months, we're going to be able to do all th

iNwine Wednesday: Robin Ridge Winery 2019 Gamay
I have a crush on Gamay these days and I'm obviously not the only one with #GoGamay trending. Thankfully there are some amazing B.C. Gamays to enjoy. You may have tried this cousin of Pinot Noir, its name and region in France is Beaujolais.

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'I am one of many great success stories:' A Vernon man's recovery from fentanyl addiction
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Winter storm warning for Coquihalla with heavy snow expected
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Vernon broke 29-year-old high temperature record this week
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Kamloops high school students rally for teen dismissed over outfit
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Some travellers arriving at Toronto airport violating Quarantine Act
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