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OneBC leader sues Kelowna MLA’s staffer for defamation
“Self-proclaimed ‘free speech warrior’ Dallas Brodie is filing a lawsuit because she got called crazy? Sounds like insecurity to me."
Kettle River forestry investigation raises concerns about logging in watersheds
A recent investigation into logging practices in the Kettle River Watershed highlighted the fact that timber companies weren’t assessing their…
Developer refutes First Nation claims at Tranquille site in Kamloops
The developer behind the massive proposed rebuild of Tranquille is pushing back against claims made by Secwepemc leaders about the…
Port Alberni woman goes missing in Peachland area: RCMP
West Kelowna RCMP are searching for a missing 40-year-old woman and are asking for the public's help. Stephanie Woodcock from…
WestJet blamed fog for flight delay but Kamloops man sues and wins
A Kamloops man who was refused compensation from WestJet after his flight to Phoenix was delayed has successfully sued the…
New Kelowna-Mission BC Conservative candidate profile omits business failure
The new BC Conservative candidate for Kelowna-Mission was the Chief Financial Officer for a cannabis company that had to sell…
BC Conservatives ahead in Southern Interior: poll
The BC NDP and the BC Conservatives are statistically neck and neck in the polls with the current government ahead…
‘Outrageous:’ Vernon MP blasts US secretary of war for ‘bullying’ cadets
Vernon's Conservative MP described it as "bullying."
Campfire ban to be lifted Thursday in Okanagan, Kamloops
“As the campfire prohibition is being lifted, we ask the public to remain vigilant and follow all regulations when enjoying campfires."
Penticton city hall considers $9M solar powered ‘microgrid’
The solar-powered electrical grid would be there in case of emergency.
Uber drivers unionize in Kamloops, Okanagan
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They will join Victoria as part of Canada's first-ever union for Uber drivers.
Crews mopping up after major fire at Vernon church
The fire did significant damage to the Vernon Alliance Church.
iN PHOTOS: Looking back at smoke-filled skies in Thompson-Okanagan
Photographers have been able to capture moments of bittersweet beauty.
BC SPCA Summer Tail Gate Series brings music, wine and support for animals to Privato Winery
An evening of live music, vineyard views and community connection is coming to Privato Winery as the BC SPCA Summer Tail Gate Series returns to Kamloops on September 3, 2026. Hosted by the BC SPCA Kamloops & District Community Animal...
Schwartz’s Deli swaps black cherry soda for local alternative as U.S. tariffs bite
MONTREAL — On a typical summer day at Schwartz’s Deli, in Montreal, there's a lineup at the door as tourists and locals wait to get their smoked-meat sandwich.But now, something has changed. For decades, customers would be able to order...
Uber drivers unionize in Kamloops, Okanagan
They will join Victoria as part of Canada's first-ever union for Uber drivers.
DEA tactic that let fentanyl flood the streets is being investigated by House Republicans
MIAMI (AP) — A controversial policing tactic that permitted staggering amounts of deadly fentanyl to reach the streets as federal authorities sought to build bigger drug cases is now under investigation by Republicans on the House Oversight Committee. The committee's...
iN DISCUSSION: Trump trade war creating chaos for small export companies, too
A guitar manufacturer in the Shuswap is trying to be optimistic about the future of his business.
iN DISCUSSION: What a mess the BC Conservatives find themselves in
"In a time where David Eby's NDP appears to be out of ideas and momentum and voters clearly would prefer another choice, this is their option."
iN DISCUSSION: Okanagan bakery stirs up wildfire compensation controversy
The bakery and coffee shop in Peachland would like to be compensated for business lost when tourists fled.
B.C. AG condemns report of death threats and raw bacon at Surrey mosque
British Columbia’s attorney general is condemning Islamophobia after the Fleetwood Islamic Centre in Surrey says…
RCMP ask to meet ex-B.C. Conservative who says he was offered job to quit as MLA
British Columbia legislator Ian Paton said RCMP have asked to interview him on Wednesday, and…
RCMP ask to meet ex-B.C. Conservative who says he was offered job to quit as MLA
British Columbia legislator Ian Paton said RCMP have asked to interview him on Wednesday, and…
B.C. government confirms errors worth $1.46B in gas revenue forecasts
Errors including botched currency conversions led the British Columbia government to overstate its forecasted natural…
Pentagon defends Hegseth’s controversial post about Canadian cadet program
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is standing behind a controversial social media post by U.S. Defense…
Mass burials in Nepal as death toll from flash floods exceeds 1,000
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Rescue teams with search dogs continued to search through mud, rocks…
Tropical Storm Edouard unleashes heavy rain, strong winds in Texas, knocking out power to thousands
PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) — Tropical Storm Edouard unleashed heavy rain and strong winds on…
A series of heat waves leads Britain to record its hottest summer
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s sweltering summer of successive heat waves was the hottest on record,…
B.C. government confirms errors worth $1.46B in gas revenue forecasts
Errors including botched currency conversions led the British Columbia government to overstate its forecasted natural…
Carney says U.S. wants to wipe out Canadian industries or make them subsidiaries
OTTAWA — U.S. negotiators were pushing in trade talks last month for concessions from Canada…
Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing
LONDON (AP) — Ariana Grande’s final words, before she stepped offstage and out of the…
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra to visit Newfoundland for 25th anniversary of 9/11
GANDER — U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra will be among the dignitaries heading to central Newfoundland…
Krutzen scores late, Forge FC draw 1-1 with Supra du Québec in Canadian Championship
LAVAL — Daniel Krutzen’s 95th-minute equalizer helped Forge FC secure a 1-1 draw against FC…
Report: Balogun’s transfer from Monaco to Everton appears to have fallen through
LONDON (AP) — Amid all the last-minute transfers in the Premier League on Tuesday’s deadline…
Gavin Williams whiffs 13 in 7 innings and leads Guardians to 6-1 win over Blue Jays
CLEVELAND (AP) — Gavin Williams struck out a career-high 13 and allowed just two singles…
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