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Water board wants more control over what people do in watersheds
July 10, 2015 - 9:00 PM

OKANAGAN - In an effort to put a stop to mud-bogging and pit toilets near reservoirs, the local water board is supporting a call for greater control over source watersheds.
West Kelowna mom raises funds to give more parents of stillborn babies a few extra days together
July 10, 2015 - 8:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A West Kelowna woman who lost her baby shortly before giving birth to him has successfully raised enough money to bring a device to Kelowna General Hospital that will give other parents going through the same thing a little bit of comfort.
No fishing in several South Okanagan rivers and streams this summer
July 10, 2015 - 6:30 PM

PENTICTON – Fans of fishing across the province will be disappointed to learn that as of July 15 they will no longer be permitted to fish many rivers and streams in the South Okanagan this summer due to low flows and warming water temperatures.
Community celebration at Kal Beach in Vernon a hit
July 10, 2015 - 4:33 PM

VERNON - It was a beach party to remember.
Police confirm identity of Black Mountain murder victim but still no arrests
July 10, 2015 - 3:27 PM

KELOWNA – RCMP have confirmed the identity of the man found murdered in his home on Black Mountain earlier this week.
Coffee, creativity and a cause come together at Vernon coffee shop
July 10, 2015 - 2:30 PM

VERNON - Maybe you come for the coffee. Maybe the atmosphere. Maybe the constantly changing art. And this month, you might come to Vernon’s Bean Scene Coffee House to show your community spirit.
Midnight boat crash on Kal Lake
July 10, 2015 - 11:50 AM

VERNON - Two people were left with serious injuries following a midnight boat crash on Kalamalka Lake yesterday, July 9.
Three local fighters take centre stage in UFC next week
July 10, 2015 - 10:46 AM

KELOWNA – It’s a huge week ahead for Kelowna fans of the UFC.
Police watchdog looking for witnesses to Shuswap shooting
July 10, 2015 - 8:55 AM

SALMON ARM - B.C.’s police watchdog is asking for anyone who witnessed a shooting involving an officer in the Salmon Arm area to come forward.
Reprieve following record day for Okanagan
July 10, 2015 - 8:30 AM

OKANAGAN - After another record-setting day the Okanagan we may finally see a break in the blistering heat and it will likely bring some rain as well.
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THOMPSON: America is making a choice between democracy or authoritarian rule
OPINION America is awaiting a call from voters, the election results. It is a reprieve of sorts, much like a governor’s last minute call in an old movie sparing a condemned innocent prisoner from execution. The

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

Study says city policies drastically increase housing costs in Kamloops, Okanagan
A research paper explored how municipal government policies increase the cost of housing in B.C., and it showed that 40 per cent of a home’s cost in Kamloops and the Okanagan was due to the “zoning effect”. While at Simon

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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