Despite warnings about the “Tide Pod Challenge,” a student in the Okanagan is in trouble after taking the laundry packets to school.

Shelley DeCoste has learned to live with her cerebral palsy — it’s the poverty that comes with it that she struggles to deal with. “It’s really sad to have to rely on other people, especially when, you know if given the chance, you can have some kind of job,” she said. DeCoste considers herself lucky...

The number of passengers at Kelowna International Airport is taking off. Almost 1.9 million people were through the doors last year, setting a new record every month.

A 30,000-kilometre journey starting at Kelowna’s airport was launched on Tuesday. The crew, which is piloting two homebuilt aircraft, is hoping to raise more than $500,000 for Hope Air. The charity provides free medical flights for Canadians who need financial assistance. “It’s an iconic Canadian charity that provides free flights for Canadians who live remotely...

Despite the snow, Erin Kavaliunas rides her bike to work every day. She says parking options at the hospital are limited for staff, and transit isn't an option because most of her shifts start early or end too late for bus service.