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Work on first stage of Sicamous to Armstrong rail trail to start this year
February 02, 2021 - 6:30 AM

Construction of a two-kilometre section of a proposed rail trail linking Sicamous to Armstrong could start this summer with plans afoot to create a short piece of the trail in Enderby.
Vernon man exonerated in sex assault says police publicity 'completely destroyed my life'
January 30, 2021 - 12:00 PM

Dressed all in black and choking back uncontrollable tears, a 28-year-old Okanagan man walked out of a Vernon courtroom today having been acquitted of two charges that stem from a Tinder date he went on when he was 24.
Workers at two grocery stores and pharmacy in Thompson-Okanagan test positive for COVID-19
January 29, 2021 - 3:00 PM

There have been several possible COVID-19 exposures at retail outlets owned by Loblaw Companies Ltd. in the Thompson-Okanagan — after employees tested positive for the virus — including Shoppers Drug Mart, Real Canadian Superstore and Extra Foods.
North Okanagan mayor blasts province over Rose Swanson logging
January 29, 2021 - 10:31 AM

The mayor of the Township of Spallumcheen is calling out the province for its lack of consultation regarding its plan to log parts of the popular Rose Swanson Mountain Recreation Area.
Future of Vernon's BX Ranchlands secured
January 28, 2021 - 2:36 PM

A popular green space in Vernon's BX area will remain in the publics' hands and could possible become an educational agricultural park and facility.
Vernon man charged with manslaughter lost licence as pharmacist
January 28, 2021 - 7:30 AM

A Vernon man recently charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of his partner almost three years ago was a registered pharmacist who later had his licence revoked due to his drug addiction.
Neighbours seek $1K in B.C. strata dispute over squirrel feeding
January 28, 2021 - 7:00 AM

Several residents of a B.C. trailer park have failed to get their neighbour fined after they took him to a strata tribunal in an effort to have him barred from feeding the squirrels.
More Okanagan Lake access slated for Vernon
January 27, 2021 - 4:15 PM

Vernon residents should have one more place to head for a swim this summer after council approved a site near Adventure Bay to be developed to allow lake access.
No one hurt in Vernon house fire
January 27, 2021 - 10:46 AM

No one was injured after a house fire caused significant damage to a Vernon property early yesterday evening.
RCMP honour Enderby resident for 'courageous' action during multi-vehicle crash on Highway 97
January 26, 2021 - 2:43 PM

An Enderby resident is being praised by the RCMP for the help she gave after witnessing a multi-vehicle collision.
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JONESIE: The lessons of free-range children long forgotten
OPINION When we were kids, we knew every inch of our neighbourhood. We ran around town till ten minutes before mom got home, which on weekends was often 2 a.m. Bad news for us when she got home early. We knew every vacant lot,

Popular spots to enjoy ramen in Okanagan, Kamloops
Fall is here and the weather is turning colder so many are turning to comfort foods in the Okanagan and Kamloops. A warm, hearty soup is a definite go-to during the chilly seasons and one particular style, ramen, is becoming more and more p

Growers and processors selected through a lottery for Kentucky's start-up medical cannabis program
Kentucky's start-up medical cannabis program should be positioned to ramp up quickly, but having products available for some patients at the outset will be a challenge, Gov. Andy Beshear says. Beshear's administration took a big ste

Kelowna trailer park residents face 'demoviction' from their affordable homes
Walking into Central Mobile Home Park in Kelowna you see well kept yards, towering evergreen trees, people walking their dogs and chatting with neighbours. The community of mostly seniors is slated to razed to make space for redevelopment but the

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