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MP Fuhr disappointed with own government's decision on electoral reform
February 03, 2017 - 11:24 AM

KELOWNA - Kelowna-Lake Country MP Stephen Fuhr says he is disappointed with his own government after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau backed away from a key election promise.
Dragons’ Den looking for more entrepreneurs from B.C. Interior
March 07, 2016 - 11:30 AM

KELOWNA - Entrepreneurs looking for their big break could get when auditions for the popular TV show Dragons’ Den make a stop in Kelowna this week.
Kelowna boy who beat bone cancer will meet his heroes
February 29, 2016 - 8:00 PM

KELOWNA – The Kelowna boy who beat bone cancer in 2014 got a special message from a Harlem Globetrotter last week.
Kelowna police officer charged with assaulting suspect won't be investigated by Independent Investigations Office
February 29, 2016 - 6:30 PM

KELOWNA – The independent group charged with the responsibility of investigating police-related incidents in B.C. says it probably won’t be looking into the Kelowna Mountie who may have assaulted a suspect during an arrest last year.
Project combats unhealthy drinking habits at Thompson-Okanagan post-secondary schools
February 29, 2016 - 4:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Post secondary schools around the Thompson-Okanagan are taking a hard look at promoting healthier drinking habits among students.
Distracted driver runs red light, hits city bus in Kelowna
February 29, 2016 - 2:44 PM

KELOWNA – A Penticton woman, police suspect was distracted while driving, ran a red light at Bernard Avenue and caused a crash that sent two people to hospital Sunday evening.
Interior Health laundry workers rally ahead of privatization decision
February 29, 2016 - 2:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Laundry workers throughout the Interior Health Authority took to the streets one more time today, hoping to influence a decision on whether to privatize laundry services.
Hundreds attend first ever Lake Country Children's Festival
February 29, 2016 - 11:30 AM

KELOWNA – The Lake Country Community Complex hosted the first ever Indoor Children’s Festival over the weekend and organizers are calling it an overwhelming success.
Rainy weather to continue this week in the Okanagan
February 29, 2016 - 8:57 AM

OKANAGAN - With temperatures staying above seasonal normals most days, and at least a chance of rain every day, this week is shaping up to be another one full of spring-like weather.
Police claim alcohol behind weekend collision in downtown Kelowna
February 29, 2016 - 8:44 AM

KELOWNA - Police say a man is facing charges in connection with a collision in downtown Kelowna.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of April 2025. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones

Epic cherry season expected in Okanagan and Kamloops
The cherry season in the Southern Interior is set to be the biggest one in a long time thanks to favourable growing conditions, after extreme weather events damaged crops for the past three years. “It looks like it’s going to be

UBCO, TRU study finds cannabis use helps in recovery from hard drugs
A new study from UBC Okanagan and Thompson Rivers University has found that cannabis use can offer benefits to people undergoing treatment for substance use. People living in a residential recovery facility were given supervised amounts of

Vernon homeowners to see whopping 10% tax increase
Homeowners in Vernon are set for the highest property tax increase in years with an almost 10% jump when compared to last year. With little debate, Vernon council approved the 9.91% increase – a rate four times that of inflation.

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