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Jail for Kelowna drug dealer who used Porsche as weapon
September 17, 2025 - 6:00 PM

A Kelowna drug dealer will spend 21 months behind bars for using his Porsche as a weapon in an assault which appears to have been born out of jealousy.
Giant fish delighting customers at Salmon Arm pet store for 30 years
September 10, 2025 - 6:00 AM

A giant vegetarian piranha is a local celebrity at a pet store in Salmon Arm.
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.
B.C. billionaire wanting Bay leases doesn't have cash to launch new chain: landlord
August 29, 2025 - 4:45 PM

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay landlords were back in court Friday arguing a B.C. billionaire doesn't have the cash needed to launch a new retailer.
The Latest: US stock market and global trade partners react to Trump’s new tariffs
August 01, 2025 - 1:54 PM

President Donald Trump’s latest tariff moves drew worries from Wall Street Friday as stocks slumped and Treasury yields fell sharply.
iN VIDEO: Peek inside these homes for the ultra-wealthy for sale in Kelowna
July 31, 2025 - 6:00 AM
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While many people in Kelowna are struggling to pay their rent or mortgage, the ultra-wealthy are perusing listings like these luxurious mansions where a sports car has more living space than a nuclear family.
The Latest: Iranians flee their capital as Trump urges unconditional surrender
June 17, 2025 - 9:51 AM

Residents of Iran's capital were seen leaving the city and shops and the historic Grand Bazaar were closed Tuesday, the fifth day of the intensifying conflict started by Israel.
Vernon RCMP warn public about fake cash making the rounds
June 13, 2025 - 2:30 PM

Fake cash has been used at several businesses around Vernon and RCMP are warning people to be wary.
Thinking About Painting? Get The Local Experts To Help
April 28, 2025 - 7:30 AM
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Choosing the right colours for your renovation or new dream home is exciting and fun—or at least, it should be. Worrying about colour combinations or product quality adds unnecessary stress to what should be an enjoyable experience. There is an easy solution, though.
'Crown jewel': HBC's charter among the art and artifacts it seeks to auction off
April 20, 2025 - 10:00 AM

TORONTO - Hudson’s Bay will seek court approval to put the royal charter that launched the company 355 years ago on the auction block, along with its trove of art and historical artifacts.
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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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Vernon RCMP officer accused of 'discreditable conduct'
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Vernon RCMP officer denies wrongdoing, claims he kissed coworker on cheek
The woman who alleges that Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Const. Shaun Miranda kissed her while at a staff Christmas party, wiped tears from her eyes as she explained at the RCMP Conduct Board hearing
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Why Okanagan Lake doesn't freeze anymore
Don Knox remembers not only skating on a glassy smooth Okanagan Lake as a young child, but also on a nicely frozen Mission Creek. “When we were kids – I can’t remember the
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Vernon man's harassing emails could cost him 6 months in jail
A Vernon man accused of burning down a house in Coldstream appeared in court today as lawyers argued over how much time he should spend behind bars for criminally harassing his ex-wife. Matt
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Chinese Canadian commandos who trained in Okanagan remembered 80 years later
During the Second World War there were 13 Chinese Canadians who volunteered for the extraordinarily dangerous Operation Oblivion, and 80 years later Kelowna’s Chinese community remembered th
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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
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5 nasty bugs in the B.C. Interior you might want to stay on top of
Armed with an exoskeleton, a stinky smell and sometimes even a pair of pinchers, these Okanagan bugs are the talk of the town, according to one pest control expert. Matthew Wright, manager o
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West Kelowna killer Ronda Black ordered to return to correctional facility
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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
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