11+ hour, 33+ min ago   (253+ words) Todd Daniels was thrust into the spotlight when he spoke out about ongoing property crime and vandalism in downtown Kelowna. Now the businessman is embracing the exposure. Daniels, the owner of Gallery Streetwear on Bernard Avenue, is running for a…...

20+ hour, 17+ min ago   (163+ words) Protests are planned for the prime minister's high-stakes summit aimed at attracting new investment to Canada, with organizers saying Mark Carney is keeping company with business leaders they say are exacerbating global crises. Hundreds of executives and global asset managers…...

18+ hour, 42+ min ago   (188+ words) Thompson Rivers University is inviting community members to donate to a relief fund supporting students affected by wildfires, floods and other emergencies. TRU said in a news release evacuations, displacement, property damage, poor air quality and unexpected expenses can create…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (358+ words) Catch 'em if you can - as many as you want. Last month, Vernon nature enthusiast Eric Kowalski spotted dozens of carp in Vernon Creek that runs from Kalamalka Lake to Okanagan Lake. With the low water levels in the creek,…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (262+ words) Crystal Dougan, the owner of Little Hobo Soup & Sandwich Shop, is entering the race for Kelowna City Council. Dougan, who has operated the downtown business for 15 years, says the decision to run grew out of years of conversations with customers,…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (338+ words) A 32-year-old Trail man again violated terms of his probation to not attend the 7-Eleven store in Trail and was caught stealing candy at same store late last month, leading to another jail sentence. Howard Regnier was on probation with…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (275+ words) With the addition of a Provincial Sales Tax on several business services looming next month, the Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce is calling on the B.C. government to walk back the move. The tax expansion, introduced in Budget 2026, is set…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (119+ words) Alberta's premier is taking a hands-off approach to a First Nation defying her government by announcing it will offer safe haven for gender-affirming medical care. Danielle Smith says she doesn't have any authority over the First Nation and respects its…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (238+ words) The longest-serving municipal politician in the Central Okanagan wants to extend her 19 years on West Kelowna city council. Carol Zanon, elected to the first municipal council in 2007 in what was then the District of Westside, is the last council incumbent…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (645+ words) Thousands of U.S. President Donald Trump's most ardent followers have gathered in Dallas for "Trump-a-palooza" this week — and many are parroting the president's constant bashing of Canada. Lona Heins from Tennessee said Canada is now "communist" and no longer shares the…...