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The exclusive Vienna garden party experience in West Kelowna
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"It's the quaintness of sitting in a natural setting with beautiful trees, the trickling fountain, the birds coming to our water area, which is so close by.”
Kamloops cop shop referendum question splits city council
Some said an October election would confuse voters, while others acknowledged a soured public sentiment toward counter-petitions for major projects.
The companies that won hundreds of millions in public project contracts in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are several public projects on the go in the region with price tags over $100 million.
Data shows some psychiatric patients wait days in the ER for a hospital admission. Why?
TORONTO — A patient in Alberta waited 16 days in an emergency department for a psychiatric hospital admission last year.…
Lindsey Graham eulogized as an ‘American original’ with global reach
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s…
Netanyahu praises first meeting with Trump since launching the Iran war
WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had an “excellent” meeting with President Donald Trump at the…
Sign removals won’t deter Kamloops man’s river safety mission
The local river safety advocate wants to see the city do more to keep swimmers safe as another person was swept away by the Thompson River.
Kelowna committee will help you evaluate candidates for mayor, council
“Try to find people that may not be in the media every day, or you may not know them, but are good citizens who can make good councillors."
Kamloops International Cup wraps up Saturday with final match at Hillside Stadium
The Kamloops International Cup concludes Saturday, August 1, after bringing professional and high-level Canadian soccer…
Why nude beaches in Okanagan, Kamloops are in a legal grey area
Almost all clothing optional beaches are technically unofficial, even if they're popular and generally accepted by local governments.
Even if recall of controversial Okanagan MLA fails it will still be a win: organizer
"A lot of people didn't even know who Brodie was.”
New Kamloops museum exhibition celebrates 50 years of the KSO
The history of the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra is taking centre stage in a new exhibition…
Clock is once again ticking for Universal ostrich farm owners
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The judge found no evidence that Karen Espersen's sister held land for her in trust.
The exclusive Vienna garden party experience in West Kelowna
"It's the quaintness of sitting in a natural setting with beautiful trees, the trickling fountain, the birds coming to our water area, which is so close by.”
Quake survivors in southwestern Japan sleep in cars in sweltering heat as death toll rises to 34
YATSUSHIRO, Japan (AP) — Thousands of survivors of a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan spent Friday in crowded shelters or sleeping in cars as they faced shortages of water and fuel and punishing summer temperatures that stoked fears of heat-related...
Heat wave brings record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western US
A heat wave gripped large swaths of the Western U.S. on Saturday as temperatures hovered near record highs, heightening wildfire risks in areas that already are dry or burning and prompting warnings for people to stay inside. A ridge of...
Quebec company banned from selling unauthorized peptides: Health Canada
Health Canada says a court has approved the agency's request to permanently ban a Quebec-based online store from selling unauthorized injectable peptides in the country.The federal agency says in a statement that the Superior Court of Québec has granted a...
iN DISCUSSION: Is name recognition the way to choose a local candidate to vote for?
"We've been pondering how to cover this municipal election."
THOMPSON: After 10 years writing columns, time has come to turn another page
It has been fun and I appreciate those loyal readers who have laughed, cried and been angry about the many topics that entered my mind before finding their way onto my iPad and then into this column.
iN DISCUSSION: Fallout from an Amber alert
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
‘It’s a responsibility’: animals moved out as B.C. fire risk looms
Will Unruh says the 13 bison he cares for at his ranch near the shores…
Class-action lawsuit over sexual abuse at Metro Vancouver schools settled for $30M
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a $30-million settlement of a class-action lawsuit…
WestJet cancels flights as Sunday strike deadline looms
TORONTO — Some travellers headed into the long weekend on edge, as WestJet began its…
‘It’s a responsibility’: animals moved out as B.C. fire risk looms
Will Unruh says the 13 bison he cares for at his ranch near the shores…
Canadian activist among those detained on anti-whaling ship in Iceland
MONTREAL — An animal-rights activist from Saskatchewan is among those detained off the coast of…
Multiple people dead after shooting at fast food restaurant in southern Idaho
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on…
Saudi crown prince urges Trump not to escalate Iran war as US leader weighs new strikes: AP source
WASHINGTON (AP) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom’s de facto leader, in…
‘Sopranos’ actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80
NEW YORK (AP) — Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys,…
WestJet cancels flights as Sunday strike deadline looms
TORONTO — Some travellers headed into the long weekend on edge, as WestJet began its…
Infantino abandoned his World Cup equity plan; here’s what to know
GENEVA (AP) — Gianni Infantino truly looked the “King of Soccer,” as U.S. President Donald…
‘Sopranos’ actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80
NEW YORK (AP) — Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys,…
With swords, axes and shields, fighters go head-to-head in medieval combat world championship
SPØTTRUP, Denmark (AP) — With swords, axes and shields, competitors from 30 countries are going…
Giants scratch MLB batting leader Arraez with cramps minutes before game vs Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Francisco Giants second baseman Luis Arraez, who’s among the top…
Braves’ Martín Pérez loses no-hit bid in seventh vs the Nationals
ATLANTA (AP) — Washington Nationals third baseman Brady House broke up a no-hit bid by…
Adams Jr. throws CFL-best 21st TD pass as Stampeders defeat Ticats 44-20
HAMILTON — Folarin Orimolade and Calgary’s defence earned the Stampeders a road win Saturday afternoon.…
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