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No jail for Kelowna man who pointed gun at sex worker
The woman pleaded for her life.
Not all calls for help with mental heath crises should go to Kelowna RCMP
"Many people experiencing a mental health crisis do not require a police response."
Kamloops Target Sports Association brings target competition to Kamloops
A day of friendly competition and target shooting returns to Kamloops as the KTSA .22LR…
Parks Alive wraps up Free Summer Concert Series with Live Music and Shrek 2
Festivals Kelowna has been putting on free concerts across the months of July and August…
Why satellites tracking BC wildfires don’t detect them
"It is not what I would ever recommend for early detection."
Latest volley in Trump trade war swells ranks of Okanagan-based group dedicated to boycott
“The elbows are up and the gloves are off."
Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment, so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
YORK, Maine (AP) — As a morning fog lifted over Maine's York River, Mike Masi and his two interns stood on a dock sorting through a mound of one of the region's most despised crabs and hoped to find a...
Buy Canadian: Purchasing patriotism sees renewed push amid rising tariffs
Buy Canadian sentiment is seeing a resurgence across the country as backlash to U.S. tariffs grows. Consumers eager to support local products and businesses are swapping shopping tips and resources online as some retailers renew labelling of tariffed or homegrown...
Police vehicle hits man in Vancouver, prompting watchdog investigation
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's watchdog agency is looking for witnesses after a police vehicle hit a man lying on the ground in Vancouver last month, leaving him with serious injuries. The Independent Investigations Office says in a statement that the...
B.C. drug deaths rebound from May to June, but still down sharply from peak
Deaths in British Columbia due to unregulated drugs have rebounded from May to June but remain sharply down from their peak three years ago.The BC Coroners Service says there were 138 deaths in June, up 25 per cent from 110...
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.
iN DISCUSSION: How effective is government wildfire emergency alert system?
Do you think you can rely on the alerts sent to your phone?
MLAs Day and Wat join B.C. Conservative exodus, blaming Findlay’s ethics and conduct
Upheaval in British Columbia’s Opposition Conservatives stepped up a gear on Wednesday, with two more…
Evacuation alert ends in Boston Bar, B.C., after weeks of threat from wildfire
BOSTON BAR — A series of evacuation alerts has been lifted for communities in British…
Floods caused by a glacial collapse kill at least 160 people on Nepal-China border, hundreds missing
UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal (AP) — Massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and…
Saskatchewan’s Premier Moe announces 50% retaliatory tax on U.S. booze amid trade war
PRINCE ALBERT — As Canada’s trade war with the United States escalates, Saskatchewan is hitting…
Alberta’s Smith bucks NDP call to cancel separation vote amid Canada-U.S. trade war
GRANDE PRAIRIE — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is continuing to buck calls to postpone a…
Floods caused by a glacial collapse kill at least 160 people on Nepal-China border, hundreds missing
UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal (AP) — Massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and…
Father says college student was killed by police in Pennsylvania after he went to wrong house
A 22-year-old college student killed by Pennsylvania police responding to a possible burglary had just…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s…
A robot sprinter shatters a 100-meter record again as sparks fly at China’s robot competition
BEIJING (AP) — A robot sprinter broke another 100-meter record on Wednesday at a showcase…
Saskatchewan’s Premier Moe announces 50% retaliatory tax on U.S. booze amid trade war
PRINCE ALBERT — As Canada’s trade war with the United States escalates, Saskatchewan is hitting…
Prosecutors rest in Tupac Shakur murder trial, putting Duane Davis’ defense up next
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday in the murder trial of Duane…
Dolly Parton’s love of the Great Smoky Mountains helped transform her hometown
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton didn’t just sing lovingly about her Tennessee mountain home.…
Bencic and Cobolli to face Muchova and Mensik in the US Open mixed doubles final
NEW YORK (AP) — Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik advanced to face Belinda Bencic and…
Cody Bellinger hits a tiebreaking double in the 7th inning as the Yankees beat the Astros 9-3
NEW YORK (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit a go-ahead double with the bases loaded in…
Connor Norby’s grand slam and 3 2-run homers help Rockies to a 13-1 win over the Nationals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Connor Norby hit a grand slam, Troy Johnston, Cole Carrigg and Hunter…
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