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Raising the Bannister: Okanagan community booster leaves behind impression, legacy
8+ hour, 10+ min ago (556+ words) Published 7: 00 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Lyn Bannister of Vernon " founder of the Bannister Automotive Group which includes Bannister GM and Bannister Honda in Vernon " died April 5 at 83. (Contributed) Lyn Bannister left an impression with people wherever he went. The founder of…...
Sea lion in "critical shape" rescued from Vancouver Island waterfront
17+ hour, 55+ min ago (357+ words) Published 1: 15 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026 A California sea lion rescued from the Qualicum Beach waterfront on April 6 remains in a "concerning" condition in care of the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Animal Rescue Society. The male adult animal has "a lot of puncture-like…...
Princeton Posse punch ticket to KIJHL final with sweep of Williams Lake
21+ hour, 35+ min ago (713+ words) Published 9: 35 am Wednesday, April 8, 2026 The Princeton Posse faced the Williams Lake Mustangs in the Okanagan-Shuswap Conference Final playoff series. Princeton punched their ticket to KIJHL final with 4-0 series sweep against Williams Lake. (Rebecca Dyok/Williams Lake Tribune) The Princeton Posse…...
Spill That Wine: Expanding on low sugar wines
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (507+ words) Published 5: 30 am Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Whether your doctor has strongly suggested that you do so, or if you are pondering another summer sporting your vintage spandex swimsuit, opting to lessen your sugar intake seems fitting. Whatever their reasons, consumers interest continues…...
Driver served by RCMP after napping in Shuswap drive-thru
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (152+ words) Published 2: 00 pm Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Though it was probably not what they ordered, a driver in Chase got a 90-day driving prohibition after napping in a restaurant drive-thru. The Chase RCMP received a report of a possible impaired driver at a…...
Rural Shuswap fire department knocks down 3 blazes with help from mutual aid
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (411+ words) Published 11: 45 am Tuesday, April 7, 2026 In addition to two open burn fires that got away on people on April 4, the Malakwa Fire Department also responded to a fully involved structure fire that day, calling in mutual mutual aid from four other…...
Central Okanagan kindergarten students to see 20/20 with free vision testing
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (334+ words) Published 9: 00 am Friday, April 3, 2026 Kindergarten students across the Central Okanagan will continue to receive free eye exams and prescription glasses if needed as a result of the success of the Early Childhood Vision Assessment Pilot program. A pilot program for…...
Okanagan-educated engineer named as young professional of the year
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (404+ words) Published 5: 30 am Friday, April 3, 2026 Gurleen Gang receiving the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies" 2026 Young Professional of the Year award. (Okanagan College) An Okanagan College (OC) alum has garnered national recognition as one of Canada"s best young workers. Gurleen Gang,…...
South Okanagan Sage Mesa lawsuit casts doubt on referendum
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (451+ words) Published 9: 45 pm Thursday, April 2, 2026 A class action lawsuit has been filed over the Sage Mesa water system, throwing its future into further doubt. (Brennan Phillips - Western News) A class-action lawsuit over the Sage Mesa water system is casting doubt on…...
Vees return to Penticton after Seattle forces a game 5 in first round WHL playoffs
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (320+ words) Published 10: 00 am Thursday, April 2, 2026 Despite a strong comeback attempt, the Penticton Vees couldn't overcome the Seattle Thunderbirds' early four goal lead as they fought to a 3-4 loss on April 1. The Thunderbirds' win staved off a Vees sweep and forced a…...