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The post drew criticism from the Penticton Indian Band. In a letter signed by Chief Greg Gabriel and sent to Premier David Eby, the band detailed its disgust and outrage.

The B.C.-based Syilx Okanagan Nation is calling the lawsuits 'disappointing,' saying it is the rights and title holder for that region.

Even with cooler temperatures on the way, drought-level water restrictions remain in place across much of the Okanagan.

The Sinixt has now filed two lawsuits seeking to be included in land use consultation for their traditional territory and to have their history included in the school curriculum.

Young First Nation athletes from around British Columbia have come to the Okanagan for this week's Junior All-Native Basketball Tournament.

The logo the Indigenous multi-disciplinary artist designed honours the Four Food Chiefs. The orange jerseys will be worn at the game on Jan. 31.

After 60 years, Syilx Okanagan woman Laurie Wilson is taking her story of alleged abuse to B.C.'s highest court.

Counting on Sunday did not adjust either the BC NDP's or BC Conservatives' tally in any of the ridings that could affect the outcome of the tightly contested election.

Firefighters and their victims are on Parliament Hill today to demand the federal government better support wildfire fighters, warning more will leave the job.

The investigative report titled 'Cursed Waters: Creature of Lake Okanagan' is now available on Amazon Prime. The production company investigates facts behind folklore.

The blockage prevented salmon from accessing nearly 30 kilometers of spawning and rearing habitat on the Shuswap River.

After not being able to deliver on the original proposal, politicians now plan to seek fresh approval to borrow money for a modified project.

The Okanagan Indian Band was hit hard by the White Rock Lake wildfire this summer. However, one elder says traditional prescribed burns helped protect her family's properties.

Penticton Indian band kicked off Aboriginal Addictions Awareness week this morning with a Sobriety Walk and the unveiling of the ‘Billboard Project’.

UBC says honorary degrees are given to 'deserving individuals who have made substantial contributions to society.' It is not known why the bishop was given a degree.

Cleary’s publisher HarperCollins announced Friday that the author died Thursday in Northern California, where she had lived since the 1960s. No cause of death was given.

The Biden administration recently announced its proposal to retore grizzly bears to the North Cascades Ecosystem.

The B.C. government is providing almost $9 million to help 89 local governments and First Nations conduct wildfire mitigation work.

Parks Canada sent out an annual update in November with little new information to offer following a pandemic pause.

The display of Westbank First Nation history, art and culture for passengers to enjoy at Kelowna International Airport is showcasing an important part of the Okanagan history.