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West Kelowna’s new school trustee is fresh out of high school and he says that’s his advantage
“I knew there was a lot that could have been done to better prepare me and lots of other people for life after public education and frankly, I feel like I didn't get that.”
Kelowna’s OneBC candidate isn’t really running to win
“Perhaps the way that (Dallas Brodie) says things could be more tactful."
Kamloops Blazers return home for two WHL matchups at Sandman Centre
The sound of skates cutting across the ice and fans cheering from the stands will fill Sandman Centre again as…
New Kelowna councillor is about to find out ‘how hard could it be’
“Just give me a few weeks. Wait and see.”
Where to find late, lauded Kelowna artist Geert Maas’s work
The celebrated sculptor left his mark on the region he called home for more than 40 years.
New West Kelowna water system still limping on temporary fix two years later
"It's like ripping a scab off an old wound, but at the end of the day we had a mechanical failure and it led to this challenge in our distribution network."
Last chance to shop Kamloops Farmers’ Market as outdoor season winds down
There are only two Wednesday markets left before the Kamloops Farmers’ Market wraps up its outdoor season, giving residents a…
iN PHOTOS: Tiny sparrows use big tactics to survive and thrive
A common tactic for sparrows is pretending to have a broken wing to lure predators away from nests.
Okanagan doubles number of women mayors; still not close to parity
It seems like a lot. It's really not.
Out with the old: Voters ditch sitting politicians in Kamloops, Okanagan
Kamloops saw the highest municipal election voter turnout in the Thompson-Okanagan region which saw incumbent mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson place fourth.
Social media stunts that paid off (or didn’t) in Kamloops, Kelowna election campaigns
"I’ve had people tell me I need to focus on traditional aspects of campaigning, but I ultimately lead with my gut feeling."
Impaired driving suspected in fatal head-on crash near Merritt
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A 24-year-old Surrey man was killed in the crash.
iN VIDEO: The Rayleigh Fall Night Market is a wrap after bringing more than 30 local vendors together Friday evening
The Rayleigh Fall Night Market is a wrap, and what a night it was. More…
B.C. restaurant Baan Lao wins best in North America award for 2026
RICHMOND — A Richmond, B.C., restaurant has been named the best in North America by a global hospitality and culinary industries group, in a first for a Canadian establishment.Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine has been named North America's Best Restaurant...
iN NUMBERS: Outliers in Okanagan, Kamloops real estate market
Are you in the market for something out of the ordinary?
Driver shot to death in road rage incident on George Washington Bridge
NEW YORK (AP) — A motorist was shot and killed in a road rage incident on the George Washington Bridge near the end of the Tuesday evening rush, police said, snarling traffic for hours on the busy span that connects...
Prosecutors probing deaths of 2 Ole Miss students charge shop clerk, son with selling illegal kratom
Federal authorities investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students have charged a store clerk and his son with selling an illegal kratom product, prosecutors announced Friday. A drug task force in Mississippi had previously urged people to avoid...
iN DISCUSSION: How about some kindness for those incumbents who lost
What surprised you the most about the municipal elections?
iN DISCUSSION: Local elections worth your time and consideration
"Voter turnout in local elections is often laughably, sadly low."
JONESIE: Kamloops voters have one real job this election, but one more big consideration
"One of Reid's better character defects is his relentlessness. He won’t take no, he’ll never quit and that sounds awfully admirable until you realize that's a trait he only shares with those dogs that can’t stop chewing their own feet."
B.C. billionaire’s real estate firms allege ‘pattern of misconduct’ by CRA in tax row
Companies controlled by billionaire B.C. property developer Terry Hui allege that the Canada Revenue Agency…
New southern resident killer whale calf spotted in waters near B.C.
FRIDAY HARBOR — The endangered southern resident killer whale population has increased by one after…
Federal union announces strike votes for 120,000 federal public servants
OTTAWA — Canada’s largest federal public service union says 120,000 workers will take part in…
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon sworn in as Quebec premier, unveils cabinet
QUÉBEC — Paul St-Pierre Plamondon was sworn in as Quebec’s 34th premier on Wednesday, bringing…
‘Wainwright stands with you’: Residents line highway to support soldiers after fire
WAINWRIGHT — Two buses carrying soldiers from Canadian Forces Base Wainwright were greeted by flag-waving…
Driver shot to death in road rage incident on George Washington Bridge
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NEW YORK (AP) — A motorist was shot and killed in a road rage incident…
Students march into Belgrade while populist Vucic holds rally in Serbia’s south ahead of vote
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Thousands of people lined the streets of Belgrade on Wednesday to…
Tropical Storm Vance has formed in the Pacific Ocean
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Vance formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane…
Federal union announces strike votes for 120,000 federal public servants
OTTAWA — Canada’s largest federal public service union says 120,000 workers will take part in…
B.C. billionaire’s real estate firms allege ‘pattern of misconduct’ by CRA in tax row
Companies controlled by billionaire B.C. property developer Terry Hui allege that the Canada Revenue Agency…
Canadian news publishers worried about Meta’s new terms of service
OTTAWA — Canadian news companies say they’re worried about changes to Meta’s terms of service…
Publisher cuts ties with Quebec author after saying it found evidence of AI use
MONTREAL — A Quebec publishing house is cutting ties with author Thélyson Orélien after saying…
Time with CEBL prepared Morreale for challenge of Ottawa Redblacks president’s role
OTTAWA — Life in the Canadian Elite Basketball League prepared Mike Morreale perfectly for his…
Lamar Jackson returns to Ravens practice, but still limited because of his ankle injury
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was able to do limited work…
Harry Kane has a big night in Bayern Munich’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Champions League
ROME (AP) — A goal and an assist from Harry Kane wasn’t enough for Bayern…
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