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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 Canadian Tire reopening auto service following fire
Vernon's Canadian Tire is set reopen its auto service following a devastating fire last month. The blaze at Canadian Tire in the Village Green Shopping Centre in Vernon broke out early i
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STUCK ON THE COQUIHALLA: Dozens of closures and Mother Nature's havoc on the mountain pass
"THE COQUIHALLA IS KIND OF LIKE A LUGE. THE ONLY WAY TO GO IS DOWN." THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Last Sunday, Lisa Durack was travelling home to Kamloops from Princeton with her hu
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iN VIDEO: Lake Country couple leaves everything behind for new life on sailboat
It has been just over a year since Lake Country couple Tamara and Josh Lawrence left a typical life on the land to live on a 600-square-foot sailboat on the Atlantic Ocean. He was in corpora
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Viral Kamloops road rager who threw coffee cup at woman got instant reaction online
A Kamloops man who was caught on video in what appears to be an act of road rage last week got an immediate reaction from the general public on social media. Taylor Culver’s company F
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IN PHOTOS: Where to find abandoned flumes in Kamloops and the Okanagan
Brian Craig of Castlegar was camping east of Kamloops last month when he stumbled upon the remnants of an old wooden flume and trestle and hiked down a steep path to take photos. The remains
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UPDATE: Missing Vernon woman located
UPDATE: 10:52 a.m. Thursday, march 8, 2018 VERNON - RCMP say a 43-year-old Vernon woman reported missing on March 6 has been located and she is safe and sound. All personal informati
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iN PHOTOS: This Coldstream house is for sale for nearly $20 million
A listing in Lake Country could be the most expensive piece of real estate sold in the Okanagan — if the owner gets the listing price. Realtor Priscilla Sookarow has been trying for th
May 26, 2023 7:31 AM
You'll never guess what this Kamloops woman wants for her 100th birthday
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The family of a Kamloops grandmother turning 100 years old in a few months is using social media to get the attention of her favourite singer. Kelowna resident Brad Krauz
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Massive Penticton subdivision on sale for $27 million before it’s even approved
A huge housing development in Penticton is for sale before city council has even approved it. Penticton residents have until May 8 to comment on the proposed North Wiltse Block development
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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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