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A new orchestra has been busy rehearsing ahead of their spring concert. Sydney Morton introduces us to the members of the North Okanagan Valley Orchestra.

That grand opening of that section of the Rail Trail was also well attended by the local farming community. Farmers who live along what will be a new rail trail raising concerns about access to their land. They are against being issued permits to access their properties because as Klaudia Van Emmerik reports–they want something...

One day after the provincial government announced 20 complex-care and 20 supportive housing units were en route to Kelowna, there’s good news for those struggling with addiction in the North Okanagan. Jayden Wasney has the latest.

A philanthropic couple in Vernon are preparing for an Easter-themed fundraiser ahead of the holiday where they plan to hand out meals to those in need. Sydney Morton has the story.

A boost for health care in the North Okanagan. Vernon Jubilee Hospital has acquired a new piece of equipment that’s increasing access to critical medical imaging exams. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, the machine has been in place for several months and is already having a big impact.

Dozens of affordable housing units unveiled in the North Okanagan. A Kelowna bakery sustained significant damage after a vehicle drove through the store. The City of Penticton and other South Okanagan cities take part in Melanoma Awareness Month.

BC’s police watchdog is investigating how RCMP handled reports of a threat, prior to the killing of Tatjana Stefanski near Lumby, a former Kelowna couple says thieves stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of property from their U-Haul storage locker, and North Okanagan residents are concerned after learning there is a high E.Coli count...

A non-profit group wants to create a community health clinic in the North Okanagan. A prevention project is being launched with the hope of protecting Okanagan water supplies as wildfire season approaches. Evacuees from Hadgraft Wilson Place in Kelowna move into a new temporary home.

For one North Okanagan immigrant, becoming a permanent resident of Canada was never in the plans, until COVID-19 struck, and he found himself stuck here. But with the support of his family and a childcare centre in Vernon that hired him, his surprise journey has a happy ending. Sydney Morton has his story.

For one North Okanagan immigrant, becoming a permanent resident of Canada was never in the plans until COVID-19 struck and he found himself here. But with the support of his family and a childcare centre in Vernon that hired him, his surprise journey has a happy ending. Sydney Morton has his story.

A small North Okanagan community is on edge after police released a suspect in a suspicious death case; a suspect has been identified in the fire that razed several businesses in downtown Vernon last summer; work crews in Kelowna are working to clean up the homeless rail trail encampment in the city’s north end; and...

It’s been just over a week now since the body of Tatjana Stefanski was found in the North Okanagan and the prime suspect continues walking free. The community is banding together to fight for justice for the 44-year-old mother and as Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, calling on changes to so-called catch-and-release laws.

RCMP in the North Okanagan are searching for a woman who was last seen Saturday morning. While police have yet to say much about the case – as Victoria Femia is finding out, the woman’s family is alleging that she was abducted by her ex-husband.

RCMP confirmed Monday they are investigating a suspicious death after a body was found near Mabel Lake Provincial Park in the North Okanagan. The news comes two days after a 44-year-old woman disappeared from the Lumby area. A man was arrested in connection with the death but as Klaudia Van Emmerik is finding out that...

For many kids in the North Okanagan spring break just got sweeter, a group of hockey fans got to play a game with a pro. Sydney Morton takes us to Enderby ahead of the big Kraft Hockeyville announcement.

Travel back in time with the cast of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ as they bring the Victorian classic to the Vernon Powerhouse Theatre. Sydney Morton gives us a sneak peek at a dress rehearsal.

The provincial government was in Vernon today with several major healthcare announcements. As Victoria Femia reports, this will affect thousands of residents in need of a healthcare provider.

Long-term fire mitigation work continues in West Kelowna, North Shuswap wineries are facing challenges, and the emergency department at the South Okanagan General hospital is facing another temporary closure this weekend.

Rain is moving down the Vancouver coast on Saturday, while a snowfall warning has been issued for parts of B.C.’s Southern Interior. The weather alert covers the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan, Shuswap and Thompson regions, with Environment Canada forecasting 10-15 centimetres of snow.

A Kelowna woman accused of a gruesome murder back in 2021 has been deemed fit to stand trial; one person was sent to hospital in the aftermath of a North Okanagan apartment fire on Wednesday afternoon.