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Okanagan business groups call for action to protect downtown areas
Business leaders across the Okanagan Valley are calling on all levels of government to take stronger action to protect downtown areas, citing rising crime, infrastructure challenges and emergency plan...
Jan 21, 2026
Speeding 'robosaurus' car stopped on highway
BC Highway Patrol are reporting a creative but dangerous motoring offense by a young Kelowna man.One of the doors on his Acura was closed thanks to an improvised gate latch duct taped to the outside b...
Jan 21, 2026
Kelowna woman’s health crisis highlights challenges in B.C. care
The story of a Kelowna woman facing a life-threatening health crisis is drawing attention to ongoing issues in the province's health care system.Lyndsay Riccholt, 42, has been waiting more than a year...
Jan 21, 2026
Poll suggests early voter sentiment changing in Kelowna mayoral race
The municipal election is nine months away, but new polling shows incumbent Mayor Tom Dyas facing early challenges from potential Conservative candidates.A Pallas Data survey conducted December 19 and...
Jan 21, 2026
Light-A-Bulb campaign raised over $1M for medical equipment
The latest Light A Bulb campaign was a massive success.Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation said over $1-million was raised through the 39th edition of the annual initiative. This included $600,000 rais...
Jan 21, 2026
UPDATE: One person suffered minor injuries in crash that knocked out power near Mara
A single vehicle collision on Highway 97A knocked out power to hundreds of people and resulted in one person suffering minor injuries.Power went out for 253 customers around Mara at around 12:18 p.m. ...
Jan 20, 2026
City of Vernon advocating Youth Climate Corps B.C. be national delivery partner
The local government is voicing its support for a provincial program to act as a delivery partner in a larger climate and green program.The City of Vernon has agreed to support the Youth Climate Corps...
Jan 20, 2026
Flood-damaged highways near Hope and Merritt set for temporary closures
Highway drivers in the Hope and Merritt area should brace for delays this week as crews rush to repair flood-damaged roads.The Ministry of Transportation and Transit says sections of Highways 1, 3 and...
Jan 20, 2026
Local skier named to Canada's Olympic team
A skier from Vernon is heading to Italy for the Olympics. Vernon's Elena Gaskell has been named to Canada's Freestyle Skiing Slopestyle / Big Air team for the Milano Cortina games. Gaskell was named t...
Jan 20, 2026
Kelowna to host 2028 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games
Kelowna will host the 2028 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games, the first time the event will be held in British Columbia. The games are scheduled to take place from Feb. 28 to March 4 and will see a...
Jan 20, 2026
