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Single-issue candidates elected in Penticton byelections say they see the big picture now
Shannon Stewart and Jason Reynen were first elected as clean up the streets proponents.
B.C.’s Eby says proposed Indigenous land transfer legislation is about saving money
A forest industry leader would like to cut down a plan by the previous government to limit the compensation of…
B.C. election at a glance: Parties make pledges on bridge, buses and bargaining
Here are some of the developments in British Columbia’s election campaign on Thursday, Oct. 15. CONSERVATIVES VOW TO SCRAP TUNNEL,…
B.C. Conservatives dump teenage candidate accused of making Hitler remarks
VICTORIA — The British Columbia Conservatives have dumped a teenage candidate in the provincial election after he was accused of…
Carney hits Calgary to stump for unity, gets swarmed by selfie-seeking well-wishers
CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney was swamped by selfie-seeking well-wishers Thursday as he toured through Alberta’s largest city to…
Re-trial in Kamloops torture case ends with conviction
It returned for trial with only one of two accused after a mistrial earlier this year.
Kelowna council candidate rejects endorsement from conspiracy theorists, others don’t
"I saw that they were talking about the harmful effects of chemtrails and 5G."
Impaired Coldstream man has Corvette impounded after passing RCMP cruiser at 120 km/h
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It turns out the Corvette driver was impaired.
Vernon Japanese Cultural Society serves up fall chow mein sale
A popular Vernon food tradition returns this weekend as the Vernon Japanese Cultural Society hosts…
Vernon school trustee candidate confused about SOGI 123 policy
Robert Lee went so far as to blame AI for his misunderstanding.
TNRD finance boss alleges obstruction, intimidation as she’s barred from district office
Financial oversight at the regional district is coming into question again.
If the Premier gets $10-a-day childcare, why can’t you?
Getting a $10 a day childcare spot is like “winning the lottery."
iN PHOTOS: Black bears lounge and snooze in Thompson-Okanagan trees
A sleeping bear is arguably adorable when stretched out on a tree branch among the leaves with their paws dangling down.
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...
B.C. home sales fall nine per cent in September amid interest rate speculation
VANCOUVER — Home sales in British Columbia dipped again in September, with the province's real estate board saying interest rate hike speculation weighed on the market.The British Columbia Real Estate Association says in a release that just over 5, 250...
Minibus slams into Channel Tunnel shuttle train, injuring 19 and halting service
PARIS (AP) — A minibus carrying truck drivers crashed into a train transporting vehicles through the busy Channel Tunnel between France and England on Thursday, injuring 19 people and briefly disrupting cross-Channel traffic, French authorities said. The minibus was heading...
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: Danielle Smith’s independence monster seeing light of day
"I try not to be bitter but it's a shame all that energy can't be directed to something more useful, attainable and fruitful."
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."
JONESIE: A lot of people are counting on Tom Dyas in Kelowna; it shouldn’t be this hard
They don't want Ron Cannan to win, but voting for Dyas should feel a lot better than this.
B.C.’s Eby says proposed Indigenous land transfer legislation is about saving money
A forest industry leader would like to cut down a plan by the previous government…
B.C. election at a glance: Parties make pledges on bridge, buses and bargaining
Here are some of the developments in British Columbia’s election campaign on Thursday, Oct. 15.…
Canada must diversify trade away from the U.S. for security reasons: Freeland
OTTAWA — Former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland says it’s important for national security reasons…
Three dead, others injured in fiery crash of Calgary transit buses
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CALGARY — Three people died Thursday when a transit bus set off a chain-reaction crash…
‘Excited delirium’: Second Vancouver officer tells of Myles Gray’s fatal arrest
VANCOUVER — A second Vancouver police officer involved in the violent arrest that ended in…
3 children and a teacher were killed in Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting, police say
A 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three…
Hot weather and winds raise California wildfire threat as power shutoffs start
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tens of thousands of people in California were without electricity Thursday…
Las Vegas officials identify a homicide victim whose body was found in a barrel in Lake Mead
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The remains of a man who was shot in the head…
B.C.’s Eby says proposed Indigenous land transfer legislation is about saving money
A forest industry leader would like to cut down a plan by the previous government…
Canada must diversify trade away from the U.S. for security reasons: Freeland
OTTAWA — Former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland says it’s important for national security reasons…
SeatGeek Canada hit with more fines totalling $22,500 over ticket resale violations
TORONTO — SeatGeek Canada is facing two more fines from the Ontario government for allegedly…
Savannah Bananas and Banana Ball are going international with dates in Canada and Mexico in 2027
ATLANTA (AP) — The Savannah Bananas are going to need passports with Banana Ball going…
Browns coach Todd Monken faces his old team as Ravens visit Cleveland, likely with Huntley at QB
Browns coach Todd Monken and Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley won’t be in a sentimental mood…
The 49ers open the practice window for WR Christian Kirk
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers opened the 21-day practice window for…
Savannah Bananas and Banana Ball are going international with dates in Canada and Mexico in 2027
ATLANTA (AP) — The Savannah Bananas are going to need passports with Banana Ball going…
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