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Southern Interior water beat by Chilliwack in tap water taste test
May 28, 2015 - 4:34 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Waterworks staff in the Okanagan and Kamloops will be drowning their sorrows tonight after losing out to Chilliwack in a tap water taste test which wouldn’t have looked out of place at a winery.
Conservation officers give stray cougar a reprieve
May 28, 2015 - 4:02 PM

PENTICTON - A wild cat discovered in a tree in Penticton’s Lakeside Rotary Park Wednesday morning used up one its nine lives, as far as the conservation authorities are concerned.
Got Bats initiative works to save furry night fliers
May 28, 2015 - 2:33 PM

PENTICTON - There is no reason for residents of the Okanagan to "go batty" over problems they might have with the furry, nocturnal flying creatures this summer.
Local bands seek musical peak in B.C. contest
May 28, 2015 - 11:36 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Two bands from the Thompson-Okanagan are in the running for the musical opportunity of a lifetime.
Kelowna company expands delivery to Europe and Asia
May 28, 2015 - 8:29 AM

KELOWNA – The company formerly known as Kelowna Flightcraft is expanding its cargo routes overseas.
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Southern Interior water beat by Chilliwack in tap water taste test