Keep umbrella handy during next few days

Kelowna received a half-month's worth of rain from Tuesday afternoon through noon Wednesday.

Campers found dead in lake

Two campers found dead in Kalamalka Lake on Wednesday were wearing life-jackets that didn't fit properly, say rescuers.

Canucks fire head coach Alain Vigneault

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have fired head coach Alain Vigneault after being swept by the San Jose Sharks in the first round of...

Where'd summer go?

Thunder, showers and cooler temperatures have kicked off the Okanagan's monsoon season and an expected rise in creek levels.

Inspiring cyclist keeps on going and going

The odometer won't click forever on Randolph Westphal's globe-girdling cycling adventures.

Old meters running on expired time

Two-thirds of all downtown parking meters will soon be replaced by the City of Kelowna.

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  • The West must not get caught up in Trudeaumania II
    And to add insult to injury on the Honesty and integrity part there is now thei, http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/inside-politics-blog/2013/05/for-the-record-federal-court-ruling-on-robocalls-and-elect... More...
    By farside1
  • The West must not get caught up in Trudeaumania II
    So if someone supported him previously and doesn't now, maybe you can acknowledge something is wrong with Harper. What happened to the governing with openness, honesty, and integrity that was his main... More...
    By farside1
  • Flaherty missing the BIG picture
    Once again, the article you posted doesn't distinguish what part of the $29 billion is in the country or offshore. It also doesn't distinguish between tax avoidance (the legal exploitation of the tax ... More...
    By DVarga
  • Flaherty missing the BIG picture
    The point being made is that no one knows for certain about overseas tax havens so the amount is merely a guess at best. If these evil Canadians sheltering capital offshore are breaking the law then e... More...
    By bbj
  • The West must not get caught up in Trudeaumania II
    Just love your totally unbiased leading commentary. Why do you bash Harper so much when you obviously supported him previously? Red neck WASP, muzzled, handcuffed, ....Mo, you do not get out enough. More...
    By bbj
  • Gouged at the gas pumps
    Just filled up the old diesel truck and paid $130.9/litre while premium gas was 145.9/litre in the adjacent pump. Looks like having a diesel is better after all. More...
    By bbj
  • Don't mess with Victoria Day, say locals
    Were do we sign a petition to make sure that this DOES NOT happen? We have become overrun with ridiculous, liberal-minded political correctness. Long live Victoria Day!! More...
    By adepto_realis
  • Gouged at the gas pumps
    It used to be the service stations had to empty their tanks and get more gas at the inflated price. Now they just get to advantage the lower price they paid for gas which is gouging the customer. What... More...
    By Just Cause
  • The West must not get caught up in Trudeaumania II
    Look at the Federal Conservative Party. There is no party. There is a dictator. Look at Ron Cannan. He is delighted that Harper has spies to monitor what he writes and says to the media, at taxpayers'... More...
    By mrajabally
  • The West must not get caught up in Trudeaumania II
    I doubt Trudeau would try and suppress information and science like Harper has. Thanks but if I had to choose between the two I have no choice but to pick Trudeau. Harper has given many reasons why I ... More...
    By farside1
  • Globalization not working
    And not to mention all the pollution being created shipping goods thousands of miles that could be created locally. There is virtually nothing that china produces that could be produced in Canada or a... More...
    By farside1
  • Flaherty missing the BIG picture
    A tax crook is a tax crook. I don't know why you distinguish between where the money is and is not sitting. The article you linked doesn't do the same. BTW, don't you think it's funny that the governm... More...
    By DVarga
  • Rutland doesn't ask for much
    The old Rutland Elementary School is an historical landmark as well if I am not mistaken?? More...
    By kmlarson
  • Globalization not working
    bbj: With the debt to income ratio in Canada at 167% you must mean people are spending with their credit card not with cash. WE have been conditioned to consume this strangly is how we find our sense ... More...
    By jon peter
  • Globalization not working
    Ted: capitalism has been around since feudalism, global trade since the dawn of 15th century colonialism. The article is not about the small business guy who works hard. There a class of international... More...
    By jon peter
  • Globalization not working
    Globalization is working! One would have to assume that you argue that it is working too well! Looking at the overflowing car parks alongside big box stores the consumers are supporting globalization ... More...
    By bbj
  • Flaherty missing the BIG picture
    One has to wonder if the CRA were to put far greater pressure on these tax renegers the screams of indignation and calls of maltreatment would echo across the land as the Govt being too tough on poor ... More...
    By bbj
  • Historically significant building should be saved
    Don't confuse historical significant with age! If saving your church was so important would it have been a better idea to get $250 from each of the persons on the 800 name petition? That would raise t... More...
    By bbj
  • The West must not get caught up in Trudeaumania II
    When Justin Trudeau launched his campaign and soon took the lead, I asked myself: "He will win the leadership. When will the Red Neck WASP in the Okanagan go for his jugular?" Enough said Layton. Isn'... More...
    By mrajabally
  • You have right to know what you're eating
    A 'March against Monsanto' will also take place in Vernon. May 25th at 11.00 AM in front of MP Collins' office, 3105 29th Street. Let us all send Monsanto (and Obama) a clear message. More...
    By Casey Berlanda
  • Horn-honking driver turned out to be a great guy
    THAT is another reason why we love the Okanagan. I have found everyone to be so helpful, and usually when you least expect it. Kudos to the young man from Rayburn's Marine. What made me smile was that... More...
    By damama55
  • End justifies means for Harper
    That is why the RCMP...HAVE to investigate Total Bullcrap by Harper! More...
    By Viper047
  • Market seeks new roots
    Farmers markets ARE a great addition to the community.......... Support them! More...
    By Viper047
  • Don't mess with Victoria Day, say locals
    The balkanization of Canada is not pretty. Renaming Victoria Day would be another step down this multicultural racist ladder. We should remember we are Canadians. We built Canada on a moral foundation... More...
    By TedHarlson
  • Globalization not working
    But for capitalism we'd all be in pre-industrial poverty. Every comfort you have is due to someone, not a human resource who struggled to live his dream and pursue his happiness. These businessmen did... More...
    By TedHarlson
  • Flaherty missing the BIG picture
    When I wrote this letter two months ago (Mar 23), the Auditor General had yet to release the report you've referred to. It actually serves my point: it looks like Flaherty is deliberately underachievi... More...
    By DVarga
  • End justifies means for Harper
    If nobody had uncovered Dyffy's misdeed he would have kept the $ 90,000.00. Why doesn't anybody ever mention the words "criminal offence", "fraud investigation" and "jail"? More...
    By Casey Berlanda
  • Sad Senate saga continues
    Watch Question Period on Tuesday at 11:15 am (Pacific) on CPAC, or online http://www.cpac.ca/eng/direct/cpac1 http://www.cpac.ca/eng/programs/question-period More...
    By r2D4
  • Sad Senate saga continues
    Rick Mercer - PM Stephen Harper and the Truth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBryGGOaCpQ Stephen Harper's Ethical Wall http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTFFYQH3aiE More...
    By r2D4
  • Sad Senate saga continues
    http://www.theglobeandmail.com/commentary/rough-patch/article11638060/ Click on "3 of 18" Stephen Harper More...
    By r2D4