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Judge orders former Mountie charged with child porn be allowed to shave, change clothes
July 16, 2015 - 9:00 PM

KELOWNA – Ryan Hampton, a former Vernon RCMP officer facing child porn charges in Kelowna Supreme Court, has not changed his clothes in eight days.
CrocTalk reptiles on the move to new homes
July 16, 2015 - 8:00 PM

KELOWNA - Over half of CrocTalk’s animals are on the move and heading for a new home.
Hampton disputes testimony he left images of child porn for his wife to find
July 16, 2015 - 6:30 PM

KELOWNA – The former Vernon Mountie facing child porn charges in Kelowna says he didn’t tell an investigator he left images and videos of child porn on a flash drive for his wife to find, directly contradicting testimony given by the Sargent who first interviewed him in May of 2013.
Revelstoke shop teacher caught taking school property home
July 16, 2015 - 4:30 PM

REVELSTOKE - A Revelstoke shop teacher is being watched closely after he was found using the district’s tools for his own projects at home for the last three years.
What happens when your music becomes noise in Kelowna
July 16, 2015 - 2:40 PM

KELOWNA - Nothing spurs political action like personal experience.
Province to review bus industry after two Coquihalla crashes
July 16, 2015 - 12:40 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Two major bus crashes in the last year resulted in serious injuries and now the provincial government is moving forward with a safety review on the motor coach industry.
Speed considered factor in crash; two sent to Kelowna hospital
July 16, 2015 - 11:43 AM

KELOWNA - A crash on Gordon Drive last night sent two Kelowna men to hospital and damaged a nearby fence.
Shania Twain coming to Kelowna
July 16, 2015 - 8:15 AM

KELOWNA - If you are disappointed that you missed out on seeing Shania Twain live in Vancouver, you are in luck, the singer just announced seven new tour dates in five more cities, including one in Kelowna.
Impaired driving investigation turns up drug haul in Salmon Arm
July 16, 2015 - 7:23 AM

SALMON ARM - They stopped him for impaired driving, but came away with so much more.
Solve the clues and find the treasure at Kamloops' newest attraction
July 16, 2015 - 7:00 AM

KAMLOOPS - You and three friends enter a parlour decorated with antiques and cat-themed trinkets. The door closes behind you, the clock starts and you hear the voice of a lady named Margaret. She tells you she has an estate, and the clues leading to her fortune are in the very room you’re standing in.
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Vernon pub avoids fine after serving teen in sting operation
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