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Mayors from Vernon, Kelowna, and elsewhere in the Okanagan call for justice reform
The Mayor of Vernon and other local leaders from the Okanagan have issued a call for justice reform.An op-ed by Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming, Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas, West Kelowna Mayor Gord Milsom, and...
Sep 19, 2025
Canadian Airports Safety Week wraps up at Kelowna International Airport
Kelowna International Airport joined others across the country this week in marking Canadian Airports Safety Week.The national initiative, led by the Canadian Airports Council, focuses on promoting sa...
Sep 19, 2025
Fuel Good Day raised over $7,500 for local organizations
Several local organizations will benefit from the annual Fuel Good Day.On Tuesday, Sept. 16, a portion of fuel sales at Armstrong Regional Co-op locations was collected and donated to local groups.In ...
Sep 19, 2025
MP Arnold introduces bill to inform victims of court proceedings, release of offenders
The Member of Parliament who previously represented the North Okanagan has introduced an amendment to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act.Mel Arnold, the former Conservative MP for North Okana...
Sep 19, 2025
Kelowna Rockets kick off 30th anniversary season as hosts of Memorial Cup
The Kelowna Rockets will kick off their 30th anniversary season Friday night when they host the Spokane Chiefs at Prospera Place. Faceoff is set for 7:05 p.m., with live coverage on 104.7 The Lizard a...
Sep 19, 2025
Local MLA slams govt. for 'crushing' small business
Local BC Conservative MLA Gavin Dew is slamming the government for a lack of confidence among small business.The Kelowna-Mission MLA is highlighting a report from the Canadian Federation of Independen...
Sep 19, 2025
UPDATE: Residents able to return home after Adventure Bay fire was contained
UPDATE 11 a.m. Friday Sept. 19The fire that sparked in the Adventure Bay area led to some residents being forced from their homes for a few hours.The fire sparked in steep, grassy terrain in the Adven...
Sep 18, 2025
Standoff in Armstrong ends peacefully
The RCMP were involved in a standoff in Armstrong Thursday morning.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said local police received a report of an individual experiencing a mental health crisis around 10 a.m.Mou...
Sep 18, 2025
Okanagan drought level holds steady, area rivers feeling the effects
The Okanagan's drought rating remained unchanged on a weekly basis, posing a risk to aquatic ecosystems in the area.The B.C. River Forecast Centre said the Okanagan was at Drought Level 3 for the seco...
Sep 18, 2025
Partial breakthrough as police make arrests for West Kelowna grass fires
There will be some relief for West Kelowna residents following at least a partial resolution to the series of recent grass fires deliberately set in the area in recent days.West Kelowna RCMP have arre...
Sep 18, 2025
