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Stuff to do indoors this winter in the Thompson-Okanagan
December 03, 2023 - 8:00 AM

Snow and freezing temperatures aren’t for everyone. Luckily, there’s a range of activities to take part in this winter that don’t require a thermal layer.
iN MAPS: The best festive holiday lights to view in Vernon
December 02, 2023 - 6:00 AM

'Tis the season to be jolly and go for a tour around the community to take in the Christmas lights and festive decorations at these holiday houses and displays in Vernon.
DON'T BE A STATISTIC: Counter attack road checks begin in Kamloops, Okanagan this weekend
November 30, 2023 - 1:34 PM

Police will be ramping up enforcement of impaired driving laws during the annual Counter Attack road checks throughout the province next month.
North Okanagan’s top cop taking over Vancouver Island division
November 28, 2023 - 11:26 AM

After five years running the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP detachment, Supt. Shawna Baher will be taking over the RCMP’s Island Division in February.
HOUSING CRISIS: Vernon couple wins fight with city to live in RV on family property
November 27, 2023 - 5:15 PM
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A Vernon couple, who went public when the city told them they couldn’t live in an RV on their parents’ acreage, got some life changing news today.
iN VIDEO: Police watchdog investigating RCMP after Surrey crash with farm tractor
November 27, 2023 - 3:20 PM

BC's police watchdog is investigating after the man behind the wheel of a tractor that tipped over during a collision with a police vehicle in Surrey on the weekend.
Coldstream poet wins $60k prize
November 25, 2023 - 4:30 PM

Coldstream local, Laisha Rosnau, won the $60,000 Latner Griffin Poetry Prize.
Couple loses in court after losing Kal Lake dock access for rail trail
November 24, 2023 - 7:00 AM

A North Okanagan couple trying to retain access to their Kalamalka Lake dock have lost in court.
Charities in Kamloops, Okanagan already spreading Christmas cheer
November 23, 2023 - 6:00 PM

As the Christmas lights and decorations go up, charities throughout the Thompson-Okanagan region are looking for your help to make the season bright for all.
Jogger victim of defensive bear attack in Salmon Arm
November 22, 2023 - 3:18 PM

The woman jogging in Salmon Arm who was attacked by a bear yesterday was the victim of a surprise defensive attack.
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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 February 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

The advantages and limitations of robot servers in Kamloops and Okanagan restaurants
Customers can find a cute kitty robot whizzing around serving food at a handful of Kamloops and Okanagan restaurants, but one restaurateur in Kelowna predicts it will take time before the bots become regular fixtures in the industry. The bo

France targets traffickers and recreational drug users as minister warns of a 'tsunami of cocaine'
PARIS (AP) — “Every day, people pay the price for the drugs you buy.” Amid record cocaine seizures and deadly shootings, the slogan is simple and aims to raise awareness among France’s millions of recreational drug u

Kelowna rental property manager gets licence cancelled
The managing broker of a Kelowna property management company whose clients complained they hadn't gotten their money has been suspended. According to a Feb. 10 BC Financial Services Authority decision, Tao Guo, who goes by Terry Guo, ha

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