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Vernon teacher fired for allowing student to cheat loses appeal
She said it was an "enormous error in judgment."
An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died
LONDON (AP) — A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to…
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos
Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues to watch the World Cup…
‘Weak from the outset’: Vernon woman acquitted after police video contradicts Mountie’s testimony
The judge said it showed that people can give an honest account of seeing specific things that simply aren't there.
Greece’s Parthenon gets a facelift, revealing a look not seen for 220 years
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Visitors to the Acropolis can now see the Parthenon’s western side looking whole for the first…
‘Canada Shore’ set to film in Kelowna again this summer and the neighbours aren’t happy
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"The neighbourhood will be busier than usual with our crew and essential work trucks in the area.”
Brand Refresh? CBC mulling options for potential new ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ chapter
TORONTO — As the CBC mulls over how to fill a vacated Saturday night block now that NHL games won’t…
Kamloops insect enthusiast finds cow killer wasp known for powerful sting
"I didn't want to grasp her because I didn't want to risk being a threat and getting stung by accident."
Kelowna Caribbean restaurant that let customer step outside with drink temporarily closed
The restaurant said it couldn't afford the $11,000 fine.
Kelowna lawyer fined $15,000 after having 101-year-old client with dementia sign paperwork
The client had demantia and was was unable to communicate verbally.
iN PHOTOS: More feral cats rescued in ongoing effort to reduce colonies in Kamloops
“Finding fosters is our biggest obstacle, I can’t bring more in if there’s nowhere for these kitties to go."
Rutland’s on-call team gearing up to take on social disorder in the Kelowna neighbourhood
“We don't enforce the criminal code. What we bring is a lot of compassion and patience to each engagement.”
This woman ‘managed to not be bored’ during the COVID lockdown and planted a vineyard at home
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Like millions of others, Natasha Jacka went stir-crazy during a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, until it dawned on her that there might be great opportunity in having nowhere to go. Jacka used the pandemic...
‘Canada Shore’ set to film in Kelowna again this summer and the neighbours aren’t happy
"The neighbourhood will be busier than usual with our crew and essential work trucks in the area.”
What a reporter found when uncovering why federal agents allowed a deadly drug to hit the streets
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jim Mustian reported and co-wrote an Associated Press story that revealed the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to be distributed in New Mexico as part of an effort to build...
Australian police uncover 3 tons of cocaine
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Police found 2.7 metric tons (3 tons) of cocaine on a property on Sydney’s outskirts in Australia’s largest ever seizure of the drug, officials said on Monday. The drug was found on June 19 in plastic...
iN DISCUSSION: NDP appears to be more hindrance than help for BC housing initiatives
We're supposed to be streamlining developments like Ignition's plan for the Tranquille property in Kamloops.
THOMPSON: War or humanitarian aid? Trump chose war
"Nobel-Prize-winning economists and other experts agree that the cost of the war with Iran to Americans - even if it stops this year - will exceed $1 Trillion, that’s Trillion. And, more people will die, unnecessarily."
iN DISCUSSION: The media’s double standard on the Kamloops residential school graves
"The First Nations that sent their children to that school owe neither me nor you anything."
Some evacuation orders start to lift as crews tame wildfire near Lytton, B.C.
LYTTON — Some evacuation orders have started to lift as cooler nights and lighter winds…
Cooler night helps firefight near Lytton, B.C., fire grows away from community
LYTTON — British Columbia’s wildfire service says a wildfire burning near Lytton has been growing…
In the news today: Automaker talks, Canada radar deal, FIFA and workplace morale
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Montreal police chief to meet city officials behind closed doors over racism concerns
MONTREAL — Montreal’s police chief will meet with city officials behind closed doors over racism…
Philippines works to build closer defence ties to Canada as it squares off with China
OTTAWA — The Philippines is forging closer defence ties with Canada as both countries attempt…
The Latest: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits and will stay on until successor is chosen
LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Monday, paving the way for…
Former South Korean justice minister gets 25-year prison term for role in martial law imposition
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A former South Korean justice minister was sentenced to 25…
Keir Starmer went from election landslide to downfall after his supporters deserted him
LONDON (AP) — Dutiful rather than dynamic, Keir Starmer was elected Britain’s prime minister to…
World Cup office watch parties can be easy win for boosting employee morale: expert
TORONTO — For bosses looking for an easy win to boost employee morale, they can…
Statistics Canada to release consumer price index for May this morning
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada will release its latest reading for May inflation today. High oil…
From Renaissance England matinee to ’40s New York at night: Stratford’s musical feat
STRATFORD, ONTARIO, CANADA — Donna Feore is pretty sure Stratford is the only place she…
Prada serves up luxury fashion’s version of pasta pomodoro at Milan Fashion Week
MILAN (AP) — Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons reimagine jeans-inspired basics in leather and technical…
World Cup office watch parties can be easy win for boosting employee morale: expert
TORONTO — For bosses looking for an easy win to boost employee morale, they can…
Senegal coach isn’t saying how much he’ll change against Norway at the World Cup
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With Senegal in a difficult spot in World Cup group…
Another World Cup stunner: Cape Verde gets 1st goal of tournament and holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cape Verde’s magical start to its first World Cup isn’t…
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