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Penticton hardware store fined $75,000 for unsafe warehouse shelving
The warehouse shelves have a 3,000 lb. weight limit.
Metal heads rejoice for the 16th annual Armstrong Metalfest
Armstrong Metalfest is returning this weekend, July 17 and 18, for 2 full days of…
BC music teacher had 20-year history of crossing boundaries; he’s now barred from teaching
The teacher left a student feeling "anxious, unhappy, and manipulated."
Wildfire burning out of control east of Kelowna
The fire is currently at three hectares in size at Dale Creek, near Joe Rich off Highway 33.
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | July 17-19, 2026
Summer weekends in the Thompson-Okanagan are packed with festivals, markets, live performances and activities for…
Local musicians take the stage at West Kelowna’s Music in the Park
West Kelowna is putting local talent in the spotlight this Friday with an evening of…
Why Okanagan Lake has the most drownings in B.C.
There are a lot of contributing factors for the high number of drowning deaths in Okanagan Lake.
iN VIDEO: Tempest Theatre Living the Dream
https://youtube.com/shorts/bIsfKf94LEE?si=cE6a0wF-6RC5zU-P The Tempest Theatre completed their production of "Dream" on Sunday. Director Kate Twa brought new life to Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". The production went the extra mile to visit Naramata's Van Westen Vineyards. On the vineyard currently sits...
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make the air worse several states away, and wildfires in Canada can send smoke...
The Latest: DHS Secretary Mullin says he’ll chase voter fraud after Trump revives election claims
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin pledged to aggressively pursue voter fraud cases at the White House complex on Friday after President Donald Trump revived debunked election theories in his primetime speech Thursday night. Trump used the primetime address to the...
Cancer society applauds certification of class-action against e-cigarette maker Juul
VANCOUVER — The Canadian Cancer Society says Canada's federal and provincial governments need to strengthen regulations of vaping products to stem more youth addiction to nicotine, as e-cigarette marketing practices are poised to be put on trial in a national...
iN DISCUSSION: MLA Boultbee’s behaviour part of growing concern in provincial politics
"It’s still unusual in BC politics, unprecedented in my experience, different, new, worthy of public note but also a growing concern if you count fellow rogue MLAs Dallas Brodie and Tara Armstrong on this pole."
JONESIE: We need to talk about MLA Amelia Boultbee
"There’s a common denominator in these many public and private conflicts, a personal tactic and method antithetical to the cooperation and good will required for good politics let alone good government. Voters need to know about and decide if this Trumpian strategy of frightening, silencing and punishing critics is for them."
THOMPSON: How do Trump and his supporters live with themselves?
Like rats fleeing a sinking ship, those who have tied themselves inextricably to Donald J. Trump are in trouble.
Boston Bar blaze destroys more homes as B.C. wildfire numbers spike
The out-of-control Ainslie Creek wildfire north of Boston Bar, B.C., has destroyed at least seven…
Fires from coast to coast: A look at the wildfire situation across the country
Just over 900 fires are burning across Canada, the national wildland fire summary indicates. Of…
No cyclospora outbreaks reported or tainted lettuce sold in Canada, officials say
OTTAWA — Federal officials say there have been no outbreaks of the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora…
Boston Bar blaze destroys more homes as B.C. wildfire numbers spike
The out-of-control Ainslie Creek wildfire north of Boston Bar, B.C., has destroyed at least seven…
Fire-ravaged First Nations community accuses Ottawa of denying it federal aid
OTTAWA — A small First Nations community in Ontario that was burned to the ground…
US cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. Interior Department on Friday canceled a rule meant to…
David Crowley restarts Wisconsin governor bid after Sara Rodriguez quits race over finance problems
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley plans to jump back into the Democratic primary for Wisconsin…
License revoked for boarding school in Utah where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah revoked another license for the boarding school where Paris…
MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent AI help with strategy. Ottavino says Mets were involved
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent…
Trump threatens increased tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke in U.S. cities
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump threatened Friday to increase tariffs on Canada due to smoke…
License revoked for boarding school in Utah where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah revoked another license for the boarding school where Paris…
Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio
NEW YORK (AP) — A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a…
MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent AI help with strategy. Ottavino says Mets were involved
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent…
Reaction to the death of cricket great Garry Sobers
The cricket world united in mourning the death of the great Garry Sobers on Friday.…
Shohei Ohtani had lubricant injected into his knee and is likely to pitch Wednesday at Philadelphia
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had a lubricant injected into his left knee, but…
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iN VIDEO: Tempest Theatre Living the Dream
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iN VIDEO: Kelowna Community Market brings new and used to Stuart Park
The Kelowna Community Market was a great success for aspiring new vendors this past weekend.…