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Okanagan Skaha school district handling big changes early in school year
October 03, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Okanagan Skaha School District 67 has undergone significant changes in recent months, including the closure of three elementary schools and the integration of hundreds of Grade 7 and 8 pupils into local high schools.
Kelowna councillor admits mistakes as city faces lawsuit for underground parking fiasco
April 14, 2025 - 6:00 PM

A year ago residents of a subsidized apartment building in downtown Kelowna were evacuated due to underground parkade construction and now a city councillor has admitted the city has made mistakes.
'Big rumble': 5.4 quake rolls over B.C. coast, in 'wake-up call' for larger tremor
February 21, 2025 - 5:11 PM

VANCOUVER - A 5.4-magnitude earthquake rocked British Columbia's southwest coast on Friday, shaking up residents, and issuing a reminder that the area is seismic zone.
Kelowna contractor's multiple lies about reno cost homeowner $1M
December 26, 2024 - 7:00 AM
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A Kelowna contractor who repeatedly lied to a client, demolished half their property and left them with $1-million repair bill has been ordered to pay $740,000.
How AI is helping BC researchers find high-risk cancers
July 20, 2024 - 2:30 PM
Residents scramble for places to live as downtown Kelowna building deemed unsafe
April 01, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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A subsidized housing building next to UBC Okanagan’s downtown construction site is being evacuated, but the university has yet to take any responsibility.
UPDATE: Residents across from the big hole UBCO dug in downtown Kelowna have to evacuate their building
March 31, 2024 - 1:30 PM
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There was a meeting today for residents of an apartment building across from the site of the new UBC Okanagan tower, where residents heard the news that they will have to vacate their homes.
Worst should be over for neighbours of big hole UBCO dug in downtown Kelowna
March 01, 2024 - 7:00 AM

Excavation is complete on the four-storey deep hole that UBC Okanagan has dug for the underground parkade of the 43-storey downtown Kelowna vertical campus it's started to build.
Work slowed on UBCO’s downtown Kelowna highrise in face of ongoing damage
February 08, 2024 - 4:47 PM

Construction work on the excavation of the UBC Okanagan downtown Kelowna campus has been slowed following structural damage to a number of neighbouring buildings in recent months.
Kelowna Legion latest building damaged by UBCO campus construction
January 03, 2024 - 7:00 AM

The Royal Canadian Legion in downtown Kelowna is now closed due to concerns about structural damage caused by UBC Okanagan digging an underground parking lot for it's downtown campus next door.
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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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BC granddaughter must return cash after dementia diagnosis, legal powers revoked
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iN VIDEO: Rare fox with black fur caught on video in B.C.
We've all seen some unlikely friends in nature, and this playful pair caught on video in central B.C. is no exception. In a video shot at a residence in Sheridan Lake, around a half hour
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'We treat everyone like family': Inside one of the oldest diners in Kamloops
Walking into one of the oldest and beloved family diners in Kamloops is like walking back in time with retro 1950s decor and the nostalgic atmosphere of home. The walls at Harold’s Fam
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Forget about paying those parking tickets from private BC companies
There’s two sides to every parking ticket from private lots. On the one hand, there’s the law. On the other is the reality the private companies can't actually make you pay.
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Leaky septic and $20K debt: Vernon trailer park owner at a loss for what to do
Carol Goldstone is hoping a judge will make a reasonable decision about what to do with the Vernon trailer park she inherited in 1988. A couple of days ago she was served with a court summon
February 21, 2023 7:00 AM
B.C. first-time homeowners grant redundant in today's housing market
A government program for first-time homebuyers has failed to keep up with the escalation in property prices in Kamloops and the Okanagan, making life even more difficult for those trying to get on
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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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Okanagan Weather: Say so long to sunshine this afternoon
KELOWNA - Good Morning. It was a beautiful, sunny weekend and it's going to carry on for a little longer. Very little, actually. Conditions are forecast to be warm throughout the O
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iN PHOTOS: Take a look inside this retro 1950s diner near Kamloops
Have you ever wanted to step back in time to the 1950s? Think James Dean, motorcycle clubs, jukeboxes, Rock 'n Roll and burger franchises. A diner on the main highway in Westwold offers
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Enderby drive-in movie theatre the last of its kind in BC
Enderby's Starlight Drive-in theatre is now the last remaining standalone drive-in cinema in the province. In September last year, Langley's Twilight Drive-In aired its last movie, m
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