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Name released in suspicious Vernon death
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (150+ words) Published 10:42 am Thursday, September 10, 2026 Police are seeking information from the public in relation to a suspicious death investigation. The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP’s Serious Crimes Unit is investigating the death of a 54-year-old woman who was found deceased in her…...
Kelowna program to 'bridge' gap between gender-diverse kids and parents
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (274+ words) Published 8:20 am Thursday, September 10, 2026 A new program in Kelowna looks to strengthen the relationship between gender-diverse kids and their parents. The TransParent Okanagan Support and Education Society has created B.R.I.D.G.E., a four-session program for parents of gender-diverse children of all ages…...
UPDATE: No one in home, break-and-enter evidence not found at police presence in Kelowna
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (615+ words) Published 1:59 pm Wednesday, September 9, 2026 The police incident was for naught, the Kelowna RCMP have confirmed. Around 8:40 a.m., the RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter in progress in the 700-block of DeHart Avenue. “A resident reported to police…...
Where's Bowdie, the French bulldog from Langley?
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (836+ words) Published 1:00 pm Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Bowdie’s family has been working to find their four-year-old French bulldog since he went missing Saturday afternoon, Sept. 5 while just feet away from where Sarah Cronin was washing her car. Cronin said her three kids are…...
Shuswap communities benefit from provincial emergency preparedness funding
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (148+ words) Published 12:12 pm Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Two Shuswap communities will be better prepared for potential emergencies as recipients of more than $1.3 million for 29 projects funded through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF). The funding, announced on Sept. 9, will support evacuation route planning…...
Boundary-Similkameen MLA Donegal Wilson latest to quit B.C. Conservative Party
1+ week, 3+ day ago (675+ words) Published 10:44 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 By Mark Page/Black Press With MLAs quitting the caucus in droves and controversies swirling around B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Boundary-Similkameen MLA Donegal Wilson had been calling for a full meeting for weeks. So she was…...
Salmon Arm Fair People???s Choice photo winners on display at city library
1+ week, 3+ day ago (98+ words) Salmon Arm Fair People’s Choice photo winners on display at city library Salmon Arm Observer Published 10:00 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Top prize for this category is bragging rights and a one-year club membership. The club meets second and fourth Mondays from…...
Evacuated Summerland Seniors Village residents finally headed home
1+ week, 5+ day ago (224+ words) Published 3:32 pm Monday, August 31, 2026 All residents evacuated from the Summerland Seniors Village due to the Bald Range wildfire are now on their way home. “After a temporary relocation due to the nearby Bald Range wildfire, all 190 residents have safely returned…...
PHOTOS: Fair day, rain or shine in Salmon Arm
1+ week, 5+ day ago (105+ words) Salmon Arm Observer Published 1:13 pm Monday, August 31, 2026 Raincoats and smiles were in fashion at the city fairgrounds over the weekend during the 127th annual Salmon Arm Fair. The annual event rolled out Friday, Aug. 28, and continued to Sunday afternoon, Aug. 30, with…...
Longtime Salmon Arm business owner, volunteer running for seat on city council
1+ week, 5+ day ago (222+ words) Published 8:39 am Monday, August 31, 2026 Business owner and community volunteer Kari Toliver-Wilkinson is marking her 30th year in Salmon Arm with a run for city council. “I love this community, and I believe in its future,” announced Toliver Wilkinson in a news…...