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iN PHOTOS: Tony the peacock still on the lam in Kamloops neighbourhood
“It’s hilarious the debates people are having in the Juniper page. There was a big argument last week with this lady claiming Tony was a girl and needed his name changed to Toni.”
Kelowna prepares to welcome thousands for 2026 BC Summer Games
Kelowna is preparing to welcome thousands of young athletes, coaches, officials and supporters as the…
iN VIDEO: Strong currents don’t deter Kelowna’s Across the Lake swimmers
Kelowna had local swimmers lining up to take a bus across the lake for the…
KISSM’s Showcase Concert celebrates young musicians at Sagebrush Theatre
The sounds of live music, choir performances and student talent will fill the stage as…
FAN FAVOURITE: While music festivals struggle, some in Okanagan stand test of time
Music festivals are facing tough times, and reports from Canada, the U.S. and Europe lament the decline of the industry.
Okanagan wine industry pioneers tell their story in new memoir
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"'Decanting Memories' is a testament to the days of digging trenches by hand, tractor repair through welding and long, uncertain winters."
Okanagan wine industry pioneers tell their story in new memoir
"'Decanting Memories' is a testament to the days of digging trenches by hand, tractor repair through welding and long, uncertain winters."
US Virgin Islands’ housing authority accused of corruption as federal funding is suspended
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. government announced Monday it suspended funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands’ housing authority after an investigation found widespread corruption, as residents still struggle to recover from two major hurricanes that hit nearly...
Driver charged one year after deadly Okanagan Granfondo collision
One rider was killed and two were injured just over a year ago.
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...
THOMPSON: Hurricanes teach discretion and resilience
"Hurricanes are as much a part of growing up in Florida as long, hot summers."
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."
Wind a critical factor as fire triggers evacuation alert for 8,000 in Kimberley, B.C.
The mayor of Kimberley, B.C., says his town’s fate depends on the mercy of the…
Man charged in fatal crash at Okanagan Granfondo in B.C.
PENTICTON — Mounties in Penticton, B.C., say a man has been charged in a crash…
Six whales moved out of Marineland in ‘complex’ operation, headed to U.S. aquariums
NIAGARA FALLS — Marineland’s whales are on the move. The closed Niagara Falls, Ont., tourist…
Wind a critical factor as fire triggers evacuation alert for 8,000 in Kimberley, B.C.
The mayor of Kimberley, B.C., says his town’s fate depends on the mercy of the…
Three Mexicans admit being part of group smuggling migrants into U.S. from Canada
U.S. officials say three Mexicans have pleaded guilty to being part of a human smuggling…
US soldiers killed by Iran were from Texas and Hawaii, military says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two U.S. Army soldiers killed in Jordan while defending against Iranian ballistic…
Tropical Storm Bertha forms on track approaching US Gulf Coast
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Bertha formed Monday evening in the Gulf of Mexico…
Spain’s World Cup winners return home, in photos
MADRID (AP) — Crowds gathered in Madrid on Monday for Spain’s World Cup victory parade…
U.S. hits Canada with steep tariffs on range of products, including hockey sticks
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed orders Monday to hammer certain Canadian products with 50…
Alberta, Saskatchewan could make strong case for meeting U.S. oil demand: Hoekstra
EDMONTON — The U.S. ambassador to Canada said Monday that Alberta and Saskatchewan could make…
Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket found by a teen at a thrift store fetches over $89,000 at auction
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA…
Luke Skywalker’s ‘Empire Strikes Back’ lightsaber with severed hand attached auctioned for $3.75M
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lightsaber with Luke Skywalker’s severed hand from “The Empire Strikes…
Loftin’s squeeze bunt in the ninth gives the Royals a 4-3 victory over the Giants
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nick Loftin’s squeeze bunt with one out in the ninth…
Red Sox extend win streak to 14, beating Orioles 6-5 to end Baltimore’s 7-game streak
BOSTON (AP) — Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking homer over the Green Monster with two…
Pratt hits 1st career homer as Brewers beat Mets 8-3 in Peralta’s return to Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer and had his first…
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