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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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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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