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iN NUMBERS: Shambhala Music Festival from techno and dubstep to DUIs and a chapel
June 27, 2025 - 5:00 AM

It's music festival season and one of the biggest in BC is the Shambhala Music Festival which is set to draw thousands of ravers to the West Kootenay during the last weekend of July for a weekend of DJs, drugs and dancing.
In Charlie Hustle’s day, 110% effort was non-negotiable. In modern baseball, it’s more complicated
June 15, 2025 - 9:00 PM

DENVER (AP) — Imagine this inspirational slogan on a T-shirt: Give 70% effort.
Young Penticton murder suspect breaches bail conditions once again
May 28, 2025 - 11:30 AM

A young offender facing a second-degree murder charge in the 2021 death of Penticton’s Taig Savage is back in custody after breaching bail conditions for the second time in recent days.
Kamloops senior promised not to seek wife's money; loses in court seeking wife's money
May 17, 2025 - 6:00 PM

A Kamloops widower who guaranteed his new partner he was "an honourable man" and would never attempt to take her home has been left with a Cadillac, but no money, after he went after her assets in divorce court.
Accused in Penticton violent beating death back before courts
May 12, 2025 - 1:00 PM

Two of three young offenders charged in relation to the violent beating death of a Penticton man are in trouble with the law once again, allegedly breaching their bail conditions.
A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers as family, friends and hockey community grieve
May 03, 2025 - 6:00 PM

WESTVILLE, N.J. (AP) — The family called him John. It wasn’t until John Gaudreau played for Boston College that he picked up the “Johnny Hockey” nickname that followed him through 11 seasons in the NHL.
Liberals win 4th mandate as NDP vote collapses and Singh announces he will resign
April 28, 2025 - 11:54 PM

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to unite the country and govern for all after Canadians handed the Liberals a fourth consecutive mandate in Monday's federal election.
MIXED FEELINGS: Canadian hockey fans travel to US to support NHL teams
April 23, 2025 - 9:00 PM

WASHINGTON - Mark Jarry has cut as many American goods as possible from his personal spending.
Police seized bags, ropes, shovels and a blood-stained jacket in Bagabuyo murder investigation
April 14, 2025 - 2:05 PM

A Kamloops lawyer's first-degree murder trial started slowly Monday as the Crown lawyers presented dozens of exhibits.
Encounters of the creepy, crawly, tick kind on the rise in Kamloops, Okanagan
April 12, 2025 - 12:00 PM

It’s tick season in Kamloops and the Okanagan and the critters are climbing up pant legs and burrowing into hairy places in large numbers.
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iN DISCUSSION: Advertiser boycott suggested in reaction to Okanagan billboards
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of June 30. They may have been edited slightly for readability. The op

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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What’s the deal with the billboards next to the bridge in West Kelowna?
You hear about Kelowna’s natural beauty, the pristine lake, mountains and a growing downtown, but as you round the corner to get onto the William R. Bennett bridge from the west you find you
June 30, 2025 6:00 AM
Ancient fossil bed on cultural site near Kamloops open for summer
The fossilized plants, insects and fish at a site between Kamloops and Cache Creek are more than 50 million years old, and are located on land with rich cultural history. At McAbee Fos
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Innovative café opening in Vernon breaks down employment barriers
An artsy café opening in Vernon this summer will be operated by residents with diverse abilities as part of a broader movement for inclusivity. The Pup-n-Cup Café is not only a
June 29, 2025 6:00 AM
iN NUMBERS: Species invading the Okanagan and Kamloops
Usually when we talk about doing right by Mother Nature we talk about preservation, but in the case of these problematic pests in the Thompson and Okanagan regions it’s best to butcher them.
July 02, 2025 5:00 AM
Kelowna man who kicked pregnant wife didn't want jail; a judge disagreed
A Kelowna tow truck driver who kicked his ex-wife in the head while she was pregnant argued he shouldn't get a criminal record for his violence and denied he had anger management problems.
July 01, 2025 6:00 AM
'Expensive umbrella': Musicians disappointed with new $1.6M stage in Kelowna's city park
The new outdoor Island Stage in Kelowna’s Waterfront Park is facing some fierce criticism from musicians who think it was a waste of money. The stage faces west into the sunset, has no
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iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are numerous kinds of juicy berries growing in Kamloops and the Okanagan in early summer each with bright colours, unique flavours and packed with nutrients. While some berries like ra
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'Lived on love': Couple called Penticton encampment home for a year
If you were walking down any Penticton street in the middle of a nice summer day and saw Mathias Korkowski and Willow Wood walking hand-in-hand, you would likely think they are just another happy
June 27, 2025 6:00 PM
Eyewitness account tells story of crew trapped by devastating 2023 Shuswap wildfire
A BC Wildfire helicopter pilot was one of the first to notice that the wind was quickly changing as they stared down and saw ground crews working on a controlled burn in the forest below. Th
July 02, 2025 6:00 AM
Here's the rules for e-bikes, e-scooters that Kelowna cops and schools are worried about
Kelowna RCMP and Central Okanagan Public Schools have concerns about people riding e-bikes and e-scooters dangerously and whether they actually understand the rules. Kelowna RCMP said it&rsq
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