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Interior gas prices poised to climb ahead of long weekend
August 03, 2017 - 10:12 AM

CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Some gas stations across the Interior have begun raising their prices ahead of the long weekend, but there are still bargains to be had in all major cities.
Summer tourism struggles? Tourism Kelowna says hotel occupancy in Kelowna is up
August 02, 2017 - 10:36 AM

KELOWNA - Although some local businesses are struggling this summer, hotel occupancy is up from last year.
Outdoor workers face risk of heat stress with hot temperatures
August 02, 2017 - 9:45 AM

OKANAGAN - With temperatures potentially soaring into the high thirties this week, WorkSafe B.C. is warning workers to be aware of the risks associated with the heat.
HE'S BACK: Former MLA Ben Stewart looking to fill vacant Kelowna-West seat
August 01, 2017 - 2:47 PM

KELOWNA – A well-known politician is taking aim at the vacant seat left by former premier and Kelowna-West MLA Christy Clark.
Kelowna teen fined for raising wild goose
August 01, 2017 - 1:57 PM

KELOWNA – A 17-year-old animal lover from Kelowna says B.C. Conservation Officers confiscated a goose he says he rescued and released — and he doesn't think the goose will survive in the wild.
Where Kelowna's homeless can seek shelter in heat wave
July 31, 2017 - 6:30 PM

KELOWNA - The Gospel Mission downtown Kelowna is preparing for a busy week, as soaring temperatures are forcing the homeless population to seek shelter.
Air quality advisories issued for Nicola and Okanagan regions
July 31, 2017 - 6:10 PM

The Nicola Region and the Okanagan Valley have now been placed under a smokey skies bulletin.
iN PHOTOS: Behind Kelowna’s latest festival fashion trend
July 31, 2017 - 4:37 PM

CONTENT ADVISORY
Water quality advisory no longer in effect
July 31, 2017 - 4:26 PM

KELOWNA - The McKinley Landing area is no longer under a water quality advisory.
Water quality advisory issued for Ellison
July 31, 2017 - 4:24 PM

KELOWNA - Ellison is no longer under a boil water notice.
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Why butchers are making a comeback in B.C.
Being a butcher is much more than standing in a freezer and hacking meat with a knife, and a butchery instructor in Kamloops says the craft is rising in popularity. Corey Davison is an assistant teaching professor in the retail meat process

Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here's what to know
Marijuana culture's high holiday, known as 4/20, fell this year on Easter Sunday, as well as the last day of Passover, meaning cannabis fans celebrated in some unusual ways, including an “Easter nug hunt” in Los Angeles, kosher-st

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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