Penticton-based SOWINS sees 'high demand for services' ahead of holidays

'There are more families than sponsors this year,' says fund development advisor Marni Adams

Nov 10, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Property crime up 11% in Vernon, small rise in violent offences

Meanwhile, police in Vernon are still investigating two homicides and one other suspicious death from this past summer

Nov 9, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Vernon pup selected out of thousands for fundraising calendar

It's the second year in a row a Vernon dog has made it into the Companions for Change calendar

Nov 9, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Emergency room at Oliver hospital closing for 31 hours

ER at South Okanagan General Hospital closes for third time this month

Nov 9, 2024 11:39 AM Read more >

Royal Canadian Legion turns to Amazon for poppy campaign boost

New partnership with e-commerce giant leads to nearly 10,000 orders for poppies

Nov 9, 2024 10:25 AM Read more >

Talks resume in B.C. port dispute in bid to end multi-day lockout

Union representing 700 longshore supervisors has been without a contract since March of last year

Nov 9, 2024 10:25 AM Read more >

Teddy bear surprise: B.C. couple find 115 stuffed animals hidden in wall

Renovations reveal wall stuffed with stuffies instead of insulation

Nov 8, 2024 7:04 PM Read more >

Federal minister urges Alberta to rethink trans ban in womens sports

Eligibilty criteria should be "determined by experts in sport, science and human rights, not by politicians," Qualtrough says

Nov 8, 2024 4:29 PM Read more >

Penticton to review costs of renovating Skaha Lake lacrosse box

Potential upgrades could allow for year-round usage at the site

Nov 8, 2024 3:12 PM Read more >

B.C. NDP maintains majority as Surrey's Begg wins by 22 votes

Judicial recount in Surrey-Guildford secures majority government for David Eby

Nov 8, 2024 1:59 PM Read more >