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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
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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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