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Okanagan bus drivers to honour passenger killed one year ago
October 28, 2015 - 9:00 PM

KELOWNA - A Kelowna man who was brutally murdered on a packed, local bus last year will be honoured by drivers across the Okanagan Friday.
Poppy campaign kicks off this week
October 28, 2015 - 8:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - This year’s poppy campaign is expected to be underway this Friday, Oct. 30.
Get ready for winter fun at B.C.'s largest snow show
October 28, 2015 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - The largest exhibition of snow machines and snow safety equipment is coming to Vernon in less than two weeks.
Stickle Road plan in Vernon evolves again
October 28, 2015 - 5:00 PM

VERNON - Vernon’s MLA believes the latest Stickle Road plan will be a winner.
Vernon MLA lambasted over comments about school cuts
October 28, 2015 - 2:33 PM

VERNON - Vernon’s MLA is standing by comments he made about cuts to school bus routes after getting slammed by the NDP’s education critic this week.
Trial for two youths in Salmon Arm shooting death expected next year
October 28, 2015 - 1:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - The trial for a man and woman accused of gunning down a man in a Salmon Arm school yard won’t take place until next spring.
Lots of love for Shania Twain's farewell performance in Kelowna
October 28, 2015 - 10:56 AM

KELOWNA - Kelowna’s Prospera Place was Shania Twain’s final performance on her Rock This Country tour and possibly her last concert ever. And locals made sure to send her off in style.
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House of Commons debate over Kelowna housing data reveals the art of the spin
Housing data for Kelowna sparked an exchange between a local Member of Parliament and the federal Housing Minister in the House of Commons earlier this week where statistics were given out of context. Kelowna-Lake Country MP Trac

Okanagan bus drivers to honour passenger killed one year ago