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Mammoths claimed the Thompson Okanagan as their home more than 10,000 years ago
August 21, 2021 - 12:02 PM

Travel back in time more than 10,000 years, and you'll see giant mammoths roaming around the Thompson Okanagan.
Bald tires and more found in West Kelowna RCMP safety check
February 15, 2021 - 12:30 PM

A recent check of more than 200 vehicles on Highway 97C showed that not every vehicle on local roadways is fit to be there, RCMP said.
What it costs to get elected (and not elected) in Thompson and Okanagan ridings
February 03, 2021 - 12:30 PM

B.C. Green Party candidates were, for the most part, the second biggest spenders in Thompson and Okanagan ridings in the 2020 provincial election, but the best they could do was finish third in all seven ridings.
Suspicious package in West Kelowna was 'non-criminal': RCMP
March 03, 2020 - 9:17 AM

The suspicious package that West Kelowna RCMP investigated yesterday has been determined to be non-criminal in nature and not a threat to the public.

West Kelowna RCMP were called to a business on Dunfield Road in West Kelowna yesterday morning, March 2, when a suspicious package was located by employees.
High levels of histamine prompt tuna recall in B.C., including Okanagan, Kamloops stores
March 03, 2020 - 8:34 AM

A tuna recall has been expanded to include locations in the Okanagan, as well as other spots around B.C.
Music lineup revealed for Great Okanagan Beer Festival
March 02, 2020 - 12:45 PM
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Beer enthusiasts will enjoy a wide range of music this year at the Great Okanagan Beer Festival.
Kelowna RCMP seek witnesses in early morning assault
March 02, 2020 - 11:30 AM

Mounties are seeking witnesses to an early morning attack of a Kelowna man.
Take a look at future Kelowna with this new tool
March 02, 2020 - 6:00 AM

Ever wonder what your neighbourhood could look like in five or 20 years? What about the view of downtown Kelowna once a bunch more high-rises have been built?
BC SPCA lottery helps animals in need with $100,000 cash prizes
March 01, 2020 - 3:30 PM

You can help critters find their forever homes and a chance to win a whole lot of cash by purchasing a special lottery ticket.
UBCO microgrids could solve West Kelowna power line problem
March 01, 2020 - 7:00 AM

UBC Okanagan research could one-day alleviate power line problems for the westside of the Central Okanagan.
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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 November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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