October 2025

‘Low blows’: Boultbee fires back at B.C. Conservative leader’s comments

Former B.C. Conservative MLA Amelia Boultbee is firing back at party Leader John Rustad, saying his comments about her mental health upon her exit amount to “low blows.” “I did think that he was probably going to say something to try to discredit me, because John has a track record of doing that with women,” […]

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Interior Health to trial virtual care in 4 rural communities

Patients in some B.C. Interior communities that need overnight emergency support could have less reason to worry thanks to the help of virtual aids. Interior Health (IH) and the Ministry of Health are looking to deliver more consistent health-care access amid numerous unplanned service interruptions this year, with a mix of virtual and on-site staffing

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Okanagan murder suspect faces new assault charge while awaiting trial

In custody for the last four years on a series of reported offences, alleged gangster Ekene Anigbo is facing new charges while awaiting trial for the murder of a Naramata woman. Ekene Anigbo and Jalen Falk were arrested and charged with first-degree murder in April 2023, in connection with the death of Kathy Richardson, who

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PHOTOS: Youth tackle upstream challenges at Vernon conference

Youth have collective wisdom that helps them navigate changes in society. Like salmon swimming upstream year after year. The Okanagan Indian Band’s (OKIB) Youth Leadership Council, with help and support from the band’s public safety department, have taken the salmon comparison and run with it with whopping success. The youth council’s second annual What Happens

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