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The incumbent advantage questioned in Kamloops municipal election
"Incumbents have an advantage because of name recognition, right? You see a ballot like Kamloops with (dozens of) people on the ballot, you get blown away."
Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?
NEW YORK (AP) — Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among…
Adding mini clover to grass seed creates a green, hardy, drought-tolerant lawn
Would you like a lawn that grows well in full sun or part shade, requires little or no watering, chokes…
Why don’t indie theatres show more Canadian films? Industry group blames studios, sort of
TORONTO — A group representing independent Canadian cinemas wants studios to drop an industry practice that it says is keeping…
Clutch moments galore, on friends’ epic road trip from Vancouver to Arctic and back
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VANCOUVER — When Jaden Konishi rolled his 1986 Porsche 944 into Vancouver after an 8,000-kilometre road trip to the Arctic…
Vegfest Kelowna brings wholesome food and education to City Park
Healthier alternatives, eco-friendly materials, and the vegan lifestyle will be celebrated at the 6th annual Vegfest in Kelowna on Sunday,…
iN PHOTOS: Weird and wacky fruit and veggies in Okanagan, Kamloops
Harvest season in backyard gardens can be filled with quirky surprises.
A 35% tax increase in Vernon over four years is helping to pay for lots of nice things
From parks to pools Vernon has cool new stuff. It's come at a cost.
West Kelowna’s new mayor strolled into office unopposed, and it’s not that rare in BC
Stephen Johnston gets to skip the election campaign.
Lake Country’s push to charge industry more for water gets support
"We can see how closely water security is connected to the long-term well-being of our communities."
Penticton city councillor found guilty of historic sex crimes
He was found guilty on five of the seven charges.
Judge pauses Hotel Eldorado lakeshore boardwalk dispute with city
Kelowna city hall can't buy its way out of the Hotel Eldorado boardwalk dispute.
In unusual move, BC ministry not identifying suspended teacher who injured student
Teachers' names are normally made public, but not in this case.
‘Appetizing’ stores are the quieter, less famous sibling of the Jewish deli
NEW YORK (AP) — In traditional Jewish American food culture, a “deli” was where you went for a towering pastrami sandwich. You went somewhere else entirely to buy lox and a schmear: an " appetizing store.” The quieter, less famous...
At least 4 killed as floods inundate more than 16,000 homes in Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — At least four people were killed after heavy rains, floods and landslides inundated more than 16,000 homes in northern and central Vietnam, authorities said Friday. Large areas remain flooded, although rain that has fallen in the...
Hit-and-run crash kills 80-year-old cyclist in Chilliwack, B.C., police say
CHILLIWACK — Police in British Columbia's Fraser Valley say an 80-year-old cyclist has died after a hit-and-run crash, while a suspect driver has since been arrested and released pending further investigation.Chilliwack RCMP say the female cyclist was struck at the...
Why it can make more sense to sell BC Bud in Germany than Kelowna
"It's more money in their pocket.”
iN DISCUSSION: A message for Premier Eby as he hints about calling an election
"No one wants an election."
iN DISCUSSION: How America has squandered good will from 9/11
"You perhaps forget the fact that 'our' includes everyone in this country. Mayors are not just responsible to people with means, but to everyone who lives in their jurisdiction. Maybe looking at it from that angle would help in finding answers?"
iN DISCUSSION: Did not watering your lawn help? Not as much as you’d think
"It’s been a weird summer with the water restrictions where I live in the Okanagan."
Upheaval in B.C. Conservative caucus unabated as Findlay resigns as leader
Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned as the leader of British Columbia’s Conservatives on Sunday after weeks of…
Hit-and-run crash kills 80-year-old cyclist in Chilliwack, B.C., police say
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CHILLIWACK — Police in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley say an 80-year-old cyclist has died after…
Poilievre says Canada will never be the ’28th state’ of the European Union
BRANTFORD — Pierre Poilievre is doubling down on his objection to Canada becoming an associate…
Carney touts ‘right partnerships’ in Arctic as he welcomes Norwegian PM to Ottawa
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his focus on building international relationships, including with…
‘La Bola Negra’ wins People’s Choice Award at Toronto International Film Festival
TORONTO — “La Bola Negra,” an epic film about the interconnected lives of three gay…
ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a…
Patrick Clancy gives first TV interview on ’60 Minutes’ after Lindsay Clancy mistrial
Lindsay Clancy ‘s former husband said he forgave her for killing their three young children…
Early results show Russia’s main Kremlin party dominating tightly controlled parliamentary vote
Russia’s main Kremlin party, United Russia, was dominating the country’s first wartime parliamentary election, according…
As Parliament returns, focus is on the U.S. trade war, new EU ties and cost of living
OTTAWA — Parliament will get back to work Monday after a three-month break, with the…
Blanchet warns of a possible ‘Trojan horse’ in any deal between Canada and Europe
OTTAWA — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is warning against a potential “Trojan horse” scenario…
‘La Bola Negra’ wins People’s Choice Award at Toronto International Film Festival
TORONTO — “La Bola Negra,” an epic film about the interconnected lives of three gay…
For Palestinian aid groups, Macklemore’s $1M pledge brings relief and attention to ongoing suffering
NEW YORK (AP) — For the Palestinian relief nonprofits behind a $1 million pledge from…
49ers score TDs on 1st 5 drives to beat the Dolphins 35-13
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers handled the return from Australia just…
Jaylen Waddle’s quiet Denver debut flips into a 138-yard day in a Broncos’ 20-13 comeback over Jags
DENVER (AP) — Jaylen Waddle and Jonah Coleman led a big second-half comeback by the…
A historic four-peat for Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel in Montreal
MONTREAL — Remco Evenepoel had the chance to make history in Montreal, and he didn’t…
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