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Vernon killer has parole revoked, but still not behind bars
He did a year in jail before getting parole.
iN NUMBERS: How the Thompson-Okanagan helped the BC Conservative sweep
Did you get an "I voted" sticker this weekend?
‘Hero to animals’: Drone kills B.C. dog rescuer Jesse Adams in Ukraine
A Ukraine-based animal rescue organization says a Canadian volunteer in the war-torn country has been killed in a drone attack.…
From grey to navy blue: BC RCMP rollout new, modern uniform shirts
RCMP officers in BC are getting some new duds.
Three Thompson-Okanagan MLAs who shook the balance of power in BC
The BC Conservatives was steadily reshaped as each left the party over 18 months, and one returned.
Galloway success disappeared ‘almost overnight’ following assault claims: publisher
VANCOUVER — A publisher for Steven Galloway’s books has testified that the author became persona non grata in the literary…
‘Irrelevant party’: OneBC didn’t impact BC Conservative leads in Kamloops, Okanagan
“We entered this election as the unapologetically conservative choice on the ballot and we make no apologies for that.”
BC NDP says Kelowna Centre close enough that mail-in ballots could change the result
“We're in basically the same scenario.”
iN VIDEO: Okanagan Businesses spark conversation at BizExpo 2026
The Laurel Packinghouse opened Friday morning with many businesses set up for BizExpo 2026, a…
iN PHOTOS: Elusive, stealthy bobcats caught on cameras in Thompson-Okanagan
Being nocturnal, solitary creatures it isn’t common to see one.
Kelowna has its own gang enforcement task force
The Kelowna Gang Enforcement Team was made permanent more than a month ago.
iN VIDEO: Vernon explores wellness and health at Vernon Wellness Fair
The Vernon Recreation Centre was filled with 76 different vendors this weekend for the annual…
Sun Peaks Alpine Club brings Oktoberfest celebration to Kamloops
The Sun Peaks Alpine Club is bringing a taste of Oktoberfest to Kamloops with an evening of Bavarian food, beer, entertainment and fundraising. The celebration takes place Saturday, October 24, at Columbo Lodge, with guests encouraged to embrace the theme...
Many feared trapped as a tall building collapses in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Many people were feared trapped as a tall building collapsed Friday in Kenya’s capital, leaving a huge mound of concrete and more than a dozen floors stacked like pancakes, with little space between them. The building...
Fun, free and indispensable: The value of BC’s durable inland car ferries
"Yea, slowly they get decommissioned. They wanted to do that to the McLure ferry in 2003 but the wildfire happened and they realized how vital it was and the provincial government removed the axe over its head.”
Indonesia seizes over 2 tons of narcotics in one of the country’s largest drug busts
BELAWAN, Indonesia (AP) — Authorities in Indonesia have seized 1.2 tons of liquid methamphetamine in Aceh and intercepted a vessel carrying 1.16 tons of ketamine off Sumatra in two major drug operations, officials said Friday. Authorities raided a clandestine drug...
iN DISCUSSION: Which change did BC voters really vote for?
"The NDP took a beating, and the Conservatives have a strong majority but ballot boxes are notoriously blunt communication tools."
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."
Cut tax, reduce deficit, grow economy. Can B.C. Conservatives do it all at once?
VICTORIA — With two-thirds of the seats in the next legislature, the B.C. Conservatives may…
Workers at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver ratify new contract with better wages, benefits
VANCOUVER — A union representing hundreds of workers at a historic hotel in Vancouver says…
In the news today: West Bank import ban, Bank of Canada rate hike, MAID backlash
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Cut tax, reduce deficit, grow economy. Can B.C. Conservatives do it all at once?
VICTORIA — With two-thirds of the seats in the next legislature, the B.C. Conservatives may…
‘A stab in the back’: How it feels to be barred from accessing MAID for mental illness
TORONTO — For Lisa Marr, the government’s decision to ban people from accessing medical assistance…
Man charged with posing as Sydney Hanukkah massacre victim to get compensation
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A man was charged with lying about being injured during the…
Cyclone Arnab hits India’s Andhra Pradesh state as tens of thousands are evacuated
KAKINADA, India (AP) — Cyclone Arnab dumped heavy rain across India ’s eastern Andhra Pradesh…
Serbian police say assailant killed after attacking officer outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — An assailant with knives attacked a police officer from an elite…
Cut tax, reduce deficit, grow economy. Can B.C. Conservatives do it all at once?
VICTORIA — With two-thirds of the seats in the next legislature, the B.C. Conservatives may…
Bank of Canada expected to hike key rate for 1st time since 2023
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is widely expected to move its benchmark interest rate…
King Charles III arrives in Bahamas for official Caribbean trip as slavery reparation demands grow
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — King Charles III arrived in the Bahamas on Tuesday…
‘Ready to win’: Canada’s five Eurovision hopefuls make their pitches for your votes
TORONTO — Montreal dance-pop artist Rêve has spent years watching Eurovision’s over-the-top performances from her…
Ed Hervey once oversaw a championship turnaround in Edmonton. Can he do it again?
EDMONTON — Can lightning strike twice for Ed Hervey and the Edmonton Elks? In his…
Report: 75% of Canadians are fans of women’s sport, but finding games a challenge
When Zoe Boyd was a little girl growing up in Caledon, Ont., Hockey Night in…
Report: 75% of Canadians are fans of women’s sport, but finding games a challenge
A new report commissioned by Canadian Women and Sport says that supply is not meeting…
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iN VIDEO: Okanagan Businesses spark conversation at BizExpo 2026
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