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A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
August 22, 2021 - 11:01 AM

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase, the provinces and territories have been releasing their reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.
The people who cared for a COVID-19 patient: How a single case was handled
April 30, 2020 - 8:00 PM

VANCOUVER - The call came in on an afternoon in March: a patient at a medical clinic in Vancouver complained of chest pains.
Odour from 'clean' laundry shut down operating room at Kamloops hospital
January 12, 2018 - 3:56 PM

KAMLOOPS – Interior Health says an odour coming from a batch of cleaned laundry was bad enough to shut down one of Royal Inland Hospital’s operating rooms for half a day last October.
'Frozen in time:' Fort McMurray residents brace for return to city
May 31, 2016 - 9:30 AM

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Henry Velasquez wants to return to the place where his home once stood — someday, but not yet.
Mobilization for Fort McMurray rebuild all ready underway
May 13, 2016 - 1:00 PM

CALGARY - Construction and cleanup firms are already mobilizing to help rebuild Fort McMurray, Alta., after the wildfires, a monumental effort that's expected to take years.
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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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Wayne Gretzky is upping his game in Kelowna
Calona Wines and Sandhill Winery on Richter Street in Kelowna’s north end will be renovated to make room for Gretzky Wines' higher profile. The hockey legend owns Gretzky Estates i
March 23, 2021 8:30 AM
Future uncertain for wild horses scattered by wildfire near Logan Lake
Several herds of wild horses live and roam around Logan Lake, and some local residents are concerned about the welfare of the horses following the third worst wildfire season on record in B.C.
October 13, 2021 7:30 AM
Kelowna's newest attraction will test your nerves and your teamwork
KELOWNA – The door locks behind you and the clock starts counting down. You are trapped in a dimly lit room and an eery soundtrack begins to play in the background. For the next 45 min
April 24, 2015 4:27 PM
Fire at Summerland landfill
SUMMERLAND - A fire has broken out at the Summerland landfill. District of Summerland chief administrative officer Linda Tynan says the fire broke out this morning in the demolition section
August 30, 2017 11:03 AM
Zwilling has opened a store in Kelowna
Did you hear the news that the most amazing kitchen store opened in Orchard Park? Zwilling is here and you had better start making out your Christmas list because you are going to love everything
November 03, 2019 6:30 AM
iN DISCUSSION: When traffic fines just aren't enough
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories, letters to the editor and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week. Th
August 26, 2025 2:25 PM
Changes happening at Lake Okanagan Resort
KELOWNA - Millions of dollars in renovations that are needed at Lake Okanagan Resort are impacting timeshare owners but no word is forthcoming from the resort on just what is being done. Tim
January 16, 2019 5:00 PM
Okanagan march to support transgender rights a reaction to growing hate
A protest march against hate, and to support of the protection of transgender rights, will be held in Kelowna later this month. The march on Oct. 15, organized by Advocacy Canada, hopes to s
October 09, 2023 6:00 AM
Famous lone wolf 'Takaya' killed by hunter on Vancouver Island: conservation service
VICTORIA - British Columbia's conservation agency says a wolf that spent years alone roaming a tiny island off Victoria has been shot and killed. The wolf, dubbed Takaya by researchers,
March 26, 2020 2:10 PM
GoPro captures dramatic bald eagle feeding frenzy on Haida Gwaii
A B.C. man has caught some amazing footage giving viewers a real birds-eye view of what it's like to be a bald eagle. Jimmy Utah posted the video on Facebook yesterday, July 16,
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Top News - Penticton, South Okanagan & Similkameen Areas

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

The people who cared for a COVID-19 patient: How a single case was handled

Odour from 'clean' laundry shut down operating room at Kamloops hospital

'Frozen in time:' Fort McMurray residents brace for return to city

Mobilization for Fort McMurray rebuild all ready underway

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