Reining in municipal spending and ensuring long-term fiscal predictability is the driving force behind incumbent Teresa Durning’s campaign for re-election for city council in Vernon. 

Running unopposed, Bird was elected by acclamation to SD73’s board on Sept. 21 to represent Area 3, Barriere-Little Fort. Incumbent Diane Jules was also acclaimed for Area 4, Chase-Sun Peaks.

Summerland exhibition celebrates syilx art and storytelling

Okanagan MP Dan Albas is pressing the federal government to work with B.C. on improving an alternate route connecting the south and central Okanagan after a series of Highway 97 closures disrupted travel through the region.

Castanet News is chatting with candidates running for Osoyoos mayor in the upcoming municipal election.

The president of the Pattison Food Group is calling for systemic change in the aftermath of a B.C. store-manager being seriously assaulted.

Chipotle Mexican Grill opens its doors in Kelowna on Wednesday, marking the chain's first restaurant in B.C.'s Interior.

The Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society offices on Leon Avenue will be the starting point for a march today in recognition of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

NDP Leader David Eby and Conservative Leader Lorne Doerksen made wholehearted commitments this week, one hour apart, that established they are on exactly the same side about a major issue.

Lengthy foreshore lease approvals and more funding to fight the spread of invasive freshwater mussels were some of the high priority topics Sicamous Mayor and council brought to discussions with provi

Substantial completion of Vernon's sparkling new Active Living Centre (ALC) is now just 30 days away. 

If you haven't purchased your tickets for the 2026 BC Children's Hospital Dream Lottery, do not fret.

For the West Kelowna Warriors - better late than never.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews of the technology during a meeting at the White House.

A former Kelowna school teacher is returning to the Okanagan this fall to share her award-winning book series with local students.

City council in Penticton have proclaimed an upcoming Homeless Action Week. 

Residents are being warned smoke may be visible in the skies of Salmon Arm as BC Wildfire Service crews begin pile burning.

Coldstream small-business owner Josiah Pulst is seeking a seat on district council, running on a platform centered on local economic flexibility, water security, and efficient municipal services.

The City of Kelowna says it cannot disclose details about bids to operate Prospera Place while its procurement process remains underway, days after the arena's current operator called for more information to be released.

An all-candidates forum for prospective Osoyoos councillors is taking place Tuesday night.

The City of Kelowna has found a partner for a prime piece of downtown land that has been the subject of more than one failed development proposal.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Parliament will address AI safety after media reports suggested OpenAI's chatbot coached the Tumbler Ridge shooter.

A 77-year-old Florida man was put to death Tuesday for his conviction in a deadly hammer attack on a woman decades ago, becoming the 16th person executed to date this year in the nation's busiest death chamber.

Tracy St. Claire was announced as the Conservative candidate for the Penticton-Summerland riding

After a devastating fire killed all of the calves at a local family-run dairy a family spokesperson is offering a hopeful update.

The latest round of layoffs in Ontario's steel belt highlights the ripple effects of U.S. tariffs as their impact reverberates through Canada's manufacturing supply chain, industry experts say.

UPDATE 2:06 p.m. The Snowbirds put on a smoke show before they landed at Kelowna International Airport this afternoon.

Diesel prices have risen to historic levels over the past month, filtering through to all corners of the economy as shippers and consumers struggle to absorb the blow.

The Sicamous dump is closed once again after a fire that started in the wood waste pile yesterday has re-ignited.

Alberta business leaders have signed on to an open letter from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce warning of the dire economic consequences if the province were to separate from Canada.

British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby says the multibillion-dollar expansion of a liquefied natural gas export terminal off the northern coast will create jobs and change lives as his party takes credit for the project with the provincial election entering its second week.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews of the technology during a meeting at the White House.

A popular local coffee shop is expanding its footprint in Vernon with a second location inside the upcoming Active Living Centre (ALC).

Rain falling across the Okanagan has been piling up as snow at higher elevations, and ski operators are already are getting excited for winter.

Oliver Fire Department says overwhelmed health services have led to a spike in firefighters responding to medical calls.

Indigenous, local and provincial leaders and a forestry hydrologist will come together for a symposium in Peachland on the health of the Okanagan watershed.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman introduced a "remarkably capable, always-on" artificial intelligence agent at an appearance Tuesday where he avoided any reference to security concerns around the company's most advanced models.

Police in British Columbia say two men accused in a double homicide in Whistler, B.C., in 2022 have been convicted of first-degree murder.

Two forums on the 2026 general election in Fruitvale and Trail are hitting home this week, including an all candidate’s forum in Fruitvale tonight.

Pacheedaht elder and longtime Fairy Creek forest defender Bill Jones will join Nelson residents on Sunday, Oct. 4, as communities across B.C. come together for a province-wide fall rally calling for a

Discovery House passes halfway mark in $15K fundraising campaign

An incident of a driver sleeping at the wheel of a parked vehicle turned into a weapons and drug bust by Nelson police recently.