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B.C.’s top doctor encourages fall vaccines as province sees early rise in influenza cases

B.C.’s flu season is off to an early start, with influenza cases rising as the province begins its fall vaccination campaign.

B.C. Conservatives propose replacing no-fault auto insurance with “hybrid” system

B.C. Conservatives are promising major changes to ICBC’s no-fault insurance system, including restoring some accident victims’ right to sue.

Dan Albas MP Report: Let Canadians buy Canadian

Do you support direct-to-consumer shipping of beer, wine, and spirits through carriers such as Canada Post?

Tennis dome plans deflated as city pulls plug on partnership with Tennis Clubs of Canada

The City says it intends on completing  outdoor courts in 2027 and advancing the dome construction based on the outcome of the RFP.

Advance voting begins for Municipal Elections

Advanced polling begins Wednesday, October 7 across the Okanagan.

U.S. resident charged with helping coordinate Tumbler Ridge shooting

U.S. authorities have arrested a 30-year-old Washington resident in connection with February’s deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

B.C. major party leaders prepare for live debate on Oct. 14

B.C.’s three major party leaders will face off Oct. 14 in the only televised leaders’ debate of the provincial election campaign.

B.C. Conservatives hold 5 point lead over NDP, says election poll

B.C. Conservatives hold a five-point lead over the NDP as voters firm up their choices, according to a new poll.

B.C Greens pitch tax on “extreme wealth” to raise $22 billion

The B.C. Greens are proposing new taxes on extreme wealth as provincial parties sharpen their focus on high-income earners.

B.C. NDP plans to resume seven paused long-term care projects if re-elected

The B.C. NDP is promising to restart seven delayed long-term care projects and expand health-care supports for seniors.

Fire doused at supportive housing facility on Commerce Avenue

KFD is investigating the cause of the fire.

Fire crews respond to suspicious house fire

The Kelowna Fire Department (KFD) responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of Hein Road early Saturday.