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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.
Drought conditions persist across southern B.C. despite recent rainfall
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s southern Interior is facing “entrenched” drought conditions despite recent rainfall. The River Forecast Centre says in…
Conservatives in chaos as eight join CentreBC and Eby says no decision on early vote
The self-destruction of the British Columbia Conservatives has birthed a right-of-centre alternative in the provincial legislature, which faces the prospect…
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."
Eby pauses B.C.’s sales tax expansion, unveils $90M in business aid for trade war
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says the province is pausing a planned expansion of the provincial sales tax,…
Prime Minister Carney rallies Liberal MPs ahead of Parliament’s return
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday his government is focused on bringing down costs for Canadians and defending…
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.
iN VIDEO: Okanagan artists out in full creative force for Lake Country ArtWalk at new location
The 33rd annual Lake Country ArtWalk had a successful weekend at its new location in…
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | September 18-20, 2026
September is filled with lots of cultural celebrations as Culture Day begins across BC and…
Annual Rugby 7s Tournament brings youth teams from across BC to McArthur Island Park
Rugby fans can watch some of Canada’s emerging young athletes take to the field this…
‘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...
Knife attack on Sikh trucker in Wyoming stirs fresh fears in community
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — The stabbing of a truck driver at a remote Wyoming rest stop had U.S. Sikhs on edge Friday amid rising anti-immigrant vitriol against the community and its truck drivers in particular. The Sikh victim was...
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."
Drought conditions persist across southern B.C. despite recent rainfall
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s southern Interior is facing “entrenched” drought conditions despite recent rainfall. The…
Conservatives in chaos as eight join CentreBC and Eby says no decision on early vote
The self-destruction of the British Columbia Conservatives has birthed a right-of-centre alternative in the provincial…
‘It’s so emotional’: Fear and unity on Alberta’s referendum campaign trail
EDMONTON — Alberta’s summer of unrest over its role in Confederation is striding into a…
Alberta is to vote on holding a separation referendum. A timeline on how we got here
EDMONTON — Albertans head to the polls Oct. 19 to vote on whether there should…
‘I’d rather not moonwalk back into the closet’: ‘Neverman’ spotlights transgender people’s dementia fears
TORONTO — Cuban-Canadian director Rodrigo Barriuso says he decided years ago he needed to draw…
Saudi Arabia issues air raid alerts across the country, and other Mideast developments
Saudi Arabia warned of a “hostile aerial threat” and issued a string of emergency alerts…
Pakistani forces end 20-hour standoff with militants in the northwest
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani security forces ended on Saturday a standoff with militants holed…
MS NOW says its journalists were denied access to the White House grounds
WASHINGTON (AP) — MS NOW said its journalists were denied access to the White House…
Alberta is to vote on holding a separation referendum. A timeline on how we got here
EDMONTON — Albertans head to the polls Oct. 19 to vote on whether there should…
Canada mum as European peers slam Turkey for raiding LGBTQ+ groups
OTTAWA — The Carney government has opted against joining Germany, France and others in condemning…
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…
New laws trigger a fresh legal fight over Nazi-looted art in Los Angeles and Auschwitz museums
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jewish heirs of Holocaust victims and their representatives have filed two…
Sandro Mazzola, Italy and Inter Milan soccer star, dies at age 83
MILAN (AP) — Sandro Mazzola, the former Inter Milan captain who was one of Italy’s…
The Asian Games are open with more athletes than the Summer Olympics and some unfamiliar sports
NAGOYA, Japan (AP) — The opening ceremony of the Asian Games on Saturday marked the…
Tristan Jarry looks to bounce back from off year, stand out in crowded Oilers crease
EDMONTON — Anxious to put last season’s struggled in the rear-view mirror, goaltender Tristan Jarry…
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