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Federal Election 2021: History shows Conservatives have strong foothold in North Okanagan-Shuswap
September 06, 2021 - 6:00 PM

As with much of the Interior, the North Okanagan-Shuswap riding has a long history of voting to the right of centre.
Cities in Thompson-Okanagan look at raising taxes to pay for RCMP salary hike
September 01, 2021 - 7:30 AM

Thompson-Okanagan cities are preparing for a salary increase for the RCMP detachments they contract.
iN VIDEO: Vernon immigrant society's COVID-19 vaccine campaign in running for $100K prize
August 30, 2021 - 6:00 PM

The Vernon and District Immigrant and Community Services Society is vying to win $100,000 for its video series aiming to increase vaccine confidence for newcomers to Canada.
Get ready to see smoke in Okanagan from huge controlled burn on White Rock Lake wildfire
August 30, 2021 - 10:14 AM

Okanagan residents can expect to see smoke today as the B.C. Wildfire Service conducts a large-scale prescribed burn at the White Rock Lake wildfire.
iN VIDEO: Kamloops pilot continues flyovers, shows charred landscape of wildfires north of Vernon
August 29, 2021 - 1:28 PM

A Kamloops pilot known for showcasing British Columbia’s beauty from the sky is now showing the devastation of Interior wildfires.
Water dams, 21,000 gallon containers placed around Spallumcheen in preparation for 3,000 ha planned ignition
August 29, 2021 - 12:10 PM

Spallumcheen residents will likely see water dams and large bins filled with water today as the town prepares for a 3,000 ha planned ignition on the White Rock Lake wildfire tomorrow.
Get ready to share the road from 100 Mile House to Vernon with military trucks
August 27, 2021 - 4:30 PM

As the Canadian Armed Forces moves troops and equipment where they are needed in the fight against wildfires in B.C., motorists can expect some delays this weekend.
‘Wagging tails, lots of licks’: Vernon dog control looking after 14 puppy evacuees
August 27, 2021 - 3:26 PM

A complaint about excessive barking in Vernon turned into quite the tale for local dog control officers.
North Okanagan RCMP need help to find man wanted for sexual assault
August 27, 2021 - 2:43 PM

A 40-year-old man with outstanding warrants could be in the Vernon area.
Swimmers warned to avoid taking a dip in north end of Kalamalka Lake
August 27, 2021 - 10:52 AM

High bacterial counts in the water has the Coldstream again warning swimmers to stay out of the water at Kal Beach.
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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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