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Boating on Thompson, Okanagan lakes is easier than you think
August 05, 2023 - 6:00 AM

Visitors to Kamloops and the Okanagan this summer are likely looking to play in the water. And while stand-up paddleboards are all the rage, if you want something with more horsepower, there's actually nothing stopping you from renting a boat.
Most evacuation orders near Osoyoos have been downgraded
July 31, 2023 - 2:33 PM

Hundreds of residents in and around Osoyoos are allowed to return home again after they were ordered to leave on Saturday night due to the Eagle Bluff wildfire.
Province wants $160K cash, drugs from Penticton couple despite no charges
July 31, 2023 - 6:00 AM

Police seized more than $160,000 and drugs from a Penticton home in October and they're trying to keep it, but no one's been charged with a crime yet.
Emergency department in Oliver won’t be open tonight
July 30, 2023 - 4:00 PM

The South Okanagan General Hospital’s emergency department won’t be open tonight because of unexpected limited physician availability.
Slow rollout for new cider bar and kitchen on Skaha Lake in Penticton
July 30, 2023 - 3:30 PM
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A new cider pub on Skaha Lake has been opening slowly over the past month and while there’s still more to do before operating at full capacity, customers are already showing up for cold cider and juicy meals.
Good season for South Okanagan gardener's unique pawpaw fruit
July 30, 2023 - 7:00 AM
iNhome

An arborist and topiary artist in the south Okanagan has two unique trees growing on his property that continue to pique the curiosity of others.
Man and woman assaulted after confronting man who was lighting grass on fire in Victoria
July 29, 2023 - 12:00 PM

A suspect is in custody after two people in their 60s were allegedly assaulted in Victoria earlier this week,
Peachlander introduces tiny pod of orcas to Okanagan Lake
July 28, 2023 - 7:00 AM

The orcas in Okanagan Lake have been turning lots of heads, even if they are mechanical.
Former Penticton massage therapist charged with sexual assault
July 27, 2023 - 1:11 PM

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Zias in Summerland celebrates 25 years at iconic stone restaurant
July 25, 2023 - 7:00 AM
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Zias Stonehouse Restaurant in Summerland has a rock-solid foundation.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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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

Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will offer an online directory to help connect patients with medical providers as it prepares for the start of its medical cannabis program in 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. So far, 154 doctors a

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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