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UPDATE: Crash reduced Hwy 97A south of Enderby to single-lane
December 01, 2019 - 3:52 PM

DriveBC is reporting a vehicle incident at Eagle Rock Road, about 15 kilometres south of Enderby, that temporarily closed the road.
It looks like the snow in Kamloops and the Okanagan is here to stay
December 01, 2019 - 3:30 PM

Old man winter is back, and this time it might be for good.
Cherryvillians chortle at typo on North Okanagan highway sign
December 01, 2019 - 12:00 PM

While people who live in Cherryville sometimes call themselves Cherryvillians, it appears someone would like to change that.
Vernon realtor scolded, fined after forgetting paperwork
November 30, 2019 - 7:00 AM

A North Okanagan realtor described by his manager as detailed and ethical has been fined $9,000 by the provincial regulator because he forgot to deposit a $25,000 cheque.
North Okanagan home saved after suffering chimney fire
November 29, 2019 - 3:23 PM

A Lavington household had a lucky escape this morning after a fire broke out in their attic.
Cold weekend ahead for the Okanagan
November 29, 2019 - 12:09 PM

Okanagan residents are in for a chilly weekend before temperatures are expected to moderate mid-way through next week.
On the outside, it's a Christmas market but behind it is an incredible story
November 29, 2019 - 7:00 AM

In the midst of renovating a building to set up a new business with her husband, Stephanie Prentice thought everything in life was going well.
Five ways to prevent theft this holiday season: RCMP
November 28, 2019 - 2:40 PM

Now that the holiday season is well underway, RCMP in B.C. are reminding the public to be wary of sticky-fingered thieves and porch pirates.
Two more ski hills are open in the Thompson-Okanagan today
November 28, 2019 - 2:20 PM

Two of the regions ski hills kicked off their alpine ski and snowboard season today opening the slopes to those eager to get back on the mountains.
Vernon care worker suing bylaw officer over mobility scooter crash
November 28, 2019 - 7:00 AM

A Vernon support worker is suing a City of Vernon bylaw enforcement officer claiming the officer crashed into her while using an electronic device and driving her mobility support scooter too fast.
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Kelowna moves to loosen up short-term rental rules
Kelowna city council has decided to loosen up its short-term rental rules after a year of complaints from residents. Council directed staff to draw up new bylaws that align with the provincial short-term rental laws at a meeting yesterday,

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