Barry Gerding

Before and after photos of the property loss resulting from the Lytton fire in 2021. The wildfire killed two people and destroyed 90 per cent of the town. (File photo)

Lytton fire survivor faces emotional journey

Meghan Fandrich turned to writing to confront her post-fire trauma

Before and after photos of the property loss resulting from the Lytton fire in 2021. The wildfire killed two people and destroyed 90 per cent of the town. (File photo)
Five homes were lost in Kettle Valley residential area from the 2003 Okanagan Mountain Park Fire. (File)

Okanagan Mountain Park fire an enduring memory

A look back on Fire Storm 2003

Five homes were lost in Kettle Valley residential area from the 2003 Okanagan Mountain Park Fire. (File)
Okanagan Lake is a focal point of water management oversight of the Okanagan Valley watershed. (File photo)

Campaign launched to buy and preserve $4M Okanagan Lake property

Crowdfunding initiative needs to raise $750,000 by July 15

Okanagan Lake is a focal point of water management oversight of the Okanagan Valley watershed. (File photo)
Elementary students line up race at track and field meet held at the Apple Bowl last week. (File photo)

Central Okanagan trustees speak out against harassment

Targeting of nine-year-old girl over gender identity called ‘disturbing’ and ‘appalling’

Elementary students line up race at track and field meet held at the Apple Bowl last week. (File photo)
Kelowna pharmacist Craig Tostenson. (Facebook)

B.C. pharmacists empowered to treat 21 minor ailments

Greater access also granted for birth control options

Kelowna pharmacist Craig Tostenson. (Facebook)
(Black Press media file photo)

Roadblocks to solving B.C.’s doctor shortfall

Raising salaries not only solution

(Black Press media file photo)
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

B.C. new car dealers seek taxation relief

Provincial, pending federal taxes called double-tax for consumers

(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
A clear-cut logging area in the Peachland watershed. (File photo)

Extinction Rebellion head goes on hunger strike over log exports; gets support from Peachland

Vancouver Island activist Howard Breen starts 25-day hunger strike protest

A clear-cut logging area in the Peachland watershed. (File photo)
Small businesses in B.C. such as along Bernard Avenue in Kelowna's downtown core will continue to face challenging fiscal times in 2022. (File photo)

Grim 2022 outlook for B.C.’s small business sector

Business sector report calls for more government fiscal help

Small businesses in B.C. such as along Bernard Avenue in Kelowna's downtown core will continue to face challenging fiscal times in 2022. (File photo)
Flooding of a Sumas Prairie farm on Nov. 23. The family farm owners don’t expect to be able to access their property for a few weeks. (Tiffany de Leeuw/CP photo)

B.C. flood warning system inadequate, understaffed: Report

Shortfall of river forecasting staff resources cited back in 2010

Flooding of a Sumas Prairie farm on Nov. 23. The family farm owners don’t expect to be able to access their property for a few weeks. (Tiffany de Leeuw/CP photo)
Kyle Beach playing for the NHL Chicago Blackhawks farm team. (Contributed)

Kelowna minor hockey star named in Chicago Blackhawks sex assault investigation

Kyle Beach reveals he is the John Doe 1 unnamed player in sex assault report

Kyle Beach playing for the NHL Chicago Blackhawks farm team. (Contributed)
The Okanagan Mountain Park fire of 2003. (Capital News file)

Lessons learned from Kelowna’s infamous 2003 Okanagan Mountain Park wildfire

Evacuees, officials of 2003 blaze lay out what lies ahead for those who lost their homes this year

The Okanagan Mountain Park fire of 2003. (Capital News file)
Central Okanagan Grade 12 grads are set to get $500 each after a more than $1 million donation from a Kelowna couple. (File photo)

B.C. couple donating $500 to every Grade 12 student in the Okanagan

Anonymous donors identified as Kelowna entrepreneurs Lance and Tammy Torgerson

Central Okanagan Grade 12 grads are set to get $500 each after a more than $1 million donation from a Kelowna couple. (File photo)
The SASCU Recreation Centre is serving as a COVID-19 mass immunization clinic. (File photo)

Volunteer staff at Shuswap vaccination clinic replaced by paid out-of-town workers

Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo questions how and why volunteers relieved of duties

The SASCU Recreation Centre is serving as a COVID-19 mass immunization clinic. (File photo)
Officer injured after police SUV crashes into semi-trailer in Kelowna

Officer injured after police SUV crashes into semi-trailer in Kelowna

Both the officer and the truck driver were taken to hospital with undetermined injuries

Officer injured after police SUV crashes into semi-trailer in Kelowna
SIDIT complaints review nearing completion

SIDIT complaints review nearing completion

MLA hopes government review of controversy surrounding Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust completed within next 30 days

SIDIT complaints review nearing completion
Retailers feel the squeeze of their generous return policies

Retailers feel the squeeze of their generous return policies

Technology data tracking can clamp down on fraudulent abuse

Retailers feel the squeeze of their generous return policies
Rita Wiens and her daughter Sharon Campbell, an occupational therapist with Interior Health, standing next to a physiotherapy exercise device at Kelowna General Hospital. Photo: Barry Gerding/Black Press

In depth: Simple falls causing serious injuries to people over 65

Kelowna’s high population of seniors puts it in the spotlight for how it deals with seniors’ issues

Rita Wiens and her daughter Sharon Campbell, an occupational therapist with Interior Health, standing next to a physiotherapy exercise device at Kelowna General Hospital. Photo: Barry Gerding/Black Press
Investigation justifies shooting of homeless man by B.C. RCMP officer

Investigation justifies shooting of homeless man by B.C. RCMP officer

Incident won’t be referred to Crown counsel for consideration of charges

Investigation justifies shooting of homeless man by B.C. RCMP officer
Interior Health adapting to legalized cannabis

Interior Health adapting to legalized cannabis

Creating new challenges for IH staff, public health care facilities

Interior Health adapting to legalized cannabis