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Longtime Okanagan Falls fire chief dies after 50 years of service

Longtime Okanagan Falls fire chief dies after 50 years of service

Bob Haddow has the distinction of being North America’s longest-serving fire chief
B.C. launches 3-year program to increase secondary suites amid housing crisis

B.C. launches 3-year program to increase secondary suites amid housing crisis

The goal is to provide more affordable rental homes for B.C. residents
3 rescued near Chase after being led astray by GPS

3 rescued near Chase after being led astray by GPS

Kamloops Search and Rescue called to access remote location
Signs on public property in Salmon Arm a ‘constant enforcement battle’

Signs on public property in Salmon Arm a ‘constant enforcement battle’

‘The basic principle is you can’t advertise your business on public property’
Sicamous mascot Daisy will soon bear a plaque

Sicamous mascot Daisy will soon bear a plaque

Iconic carved bear and artist will be recognized in the tribute
Snow pack gone at Summerland Reservoir

Snow pack gone at Summerland Reservoir

Levels have been lower than usual throughout 2024
B.C. park shutdown should not be considered a template for others: minister

B.C. park shutdown should not be considered a template for others: minister

Joffre Lakes Park closed May 1 for Indigenous-led celebrations, opens to public May 16
Axe carbon tax claims challenged by North Okanagan climate group

Axe carbon tax claims challenged by North Okanagan climate group

Barry Dorval, with Climate Action Now! delves into purpose and effect of tax
MELTDOWN: West Kootenay wildlife rely on a disappearing snowpack

MELTDOWN: West Kootenay wildlife rely on a disappearing snowpack

Snow is a means of survival for some species
B.C. investing $156M into rural health worker recruiting and retention

B.C. investing $156M into rural health worker recruiting and retention

Audiologists, dietitians, lab technologists and radiation therapists among the fields targeted