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Hot win for Okanagan College’s eco fire brick business

EnactusOC bested 36 other colleges and universities across the country

May 17, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

West Bench unlimited yard waste to stay despite new collection contract

The rest of the RDOS will be going to four unlimited yard waste pick-ups per year

May 16, 2025 5:15 PM Read more >

Most bikes stolen in Revelstoke this spring were locked: RCMP

No suspects identified for any of eight bicycles taken between April 1 and May 15, but bike shops recommend chunkier locks

May 16, 2025 3:10 PM Read more >

Lower Similkameen Indian Band extends slope monitoring warning

The warning is in effect until May 20

May 16, 2025 12:15 PM Read more >

Former Wet'suwet'en chief goes to Penticton court over ban from territory

Stanley George Nikal was convicted in 1995 and since then has been barred from living within his community.

May 16, 2025 11:49 AM Read more >

BC Highway Patrol making 'extra push' in Shuswap over long weekend

Victoria Day long weekend averages three deaths per year and almost 2,200 crashes

May 16, 2025 10:51 AM Read more >

Snow sprinkles Okanagan Connector ahead of Victoria Day long weekend

A special weather statement remains in effect

May 16, 2025 7:38 AM Read more >

Central Okanagan middle schoolers present awesome projects on climate action

The expo showcased 100 student projects related to climate action

May 16, 2025 5:10 AM Read more >

Penticton installing mobility mats at Okanagan, Skaha beaches

Mobi-chairs, meanwhile, will be available starting July 1 to provide easy water access

May 15, 2025 3:52 PM Read more >

Olalla, Willowbrook, Faulder get provincial funding for water metering

The meters will be fully automated and eventually come with changes to billing for residents

May 15, 2025 2:28 PM Read more >