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Shuswap dentist pleads guilty to sending harassing messages, breaching court order
He's already been fined $100,000 and sent to jail.
B.C. reports 138 work-related deaths in 2025; occupational diseases the leading cause
RICHMOND — British Columbia’s workers’ compensation agency says 138 people died on the job or from workplace injuries and illnesses…
B.C. home sales expecting 2.1 per cent slide in 2026 as economic challenges mount
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VANCOUVER — Home sales in British Columbia are forecast to fall 2.1 per cent this year as economic challenges push…
BC ‘prolific litigant’ loses another case after her ‘service’ dog kicked out of courthouse
She sued numerous businesses over the same issue.
Suspected cocaine, fentanyl, mushrooms seized as two arrested in Kelowna, B.C., bust
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KELOWNA — Two men have been arrested in a co-ordinated bust in British Columbia’s Interior that saw police seize more…
Dancing is permitted: Victory for Shuswap food truck hit with $11,000 liquor fine
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The liquor inspectors said she'd broken the rules, but had no evidence to back it up.
How 2 men claimed an absurd record by driving an old 3-wheel car the length of Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Englishman Ollie Jenks remembers when his friend first pitched the idea to him. “It…
Thunderstorm watch to cap off a dry June for Kamloops, Okanagan
"Some of them have a risk of a thunderstorm in there as well, more so for tonight.”
Kelowna biker did 253 km/h in a 60 zone, but court says 10 months jail too harsh
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He also filmed himself going 180 km/h in downtown Kelowna.
How RCMP in BC came to formulate a plan to kill
The goal was to remove him from the residence for arrest, have him shot, or let him burn to death.
Five Okanagan players picked in NHL entry draft
They grew up playing in the Okanagan and are among 39 WHL players who are now NHL prospects.
Vernon teen arrested in fatal hit-and-run in Lumby
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“Investigators were able to identify, locate and arrest the driver that night.”
iN PHOTOS: Stunning Kelowna garden reopens to public after years of restoration
“Depending on the public interest and if any damage happens to the gardens, we want to be open continuously. So far, everyone has been very respectful.”
Fenestration Station Builds on a Trusted Local Legacy
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Kelowna biker did 253 km/h in a 60 zone, but court says 10 months jail too harsh
He also filmed himself going 180 km/h in downtown Kelowna.
Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users. State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350 cannabis...
iN DISCUSSION: What to do for those who don’t like news
"One reader persistently tells me "there is way too much political topics" here and they are looking for more 'simple good feeling stuff'."
THOMPSON: Black cats, broken mirrors and other superstitions we believe in
"There are people, for example, who will not travel on the 13th day of any month…and even structure their decisions and lives around avoiding the number."
iN DISCUSSION: Prime Minister Carney’s BC condo buyout bungle
"I'm starting to get a disturbingly familiar feeling about Prime Minister Mark Carney."
B.C. Conservative leader Findlay retains former rival Milobar in shadow cabinet
VICTORIA — New B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has kept former rival Peter Milobar and…
B.C. sailors tell of harrowing choices in rescue of charter sinking survivors
Brian Angus and Dorothy Stauffer set out from Vancouver’s Coal Harbour on Sunday morning to…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 11:47…
Carney, Inuit leaders meet, agree on need for better co-operation
KUUJJUAQ — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami leader Natan Obed agreed Tuesday…
B.C. sailors tell of harrowing choices in rescue of charter sinking survivors
Brian Angus and Dorothy Stauffer set out from Vancouver’s Coal Harbour on Sunday morning to…
Italy displays paintings from an ancient Etruscan tomb, its latest cultural acquisition
ROME (AP) — Italy on Tuesday put on display one of the best known examples…
A democratic socialist looks to unseat longtime incumbent in Colorado primary
Voters in Colorado’s Democratic primaries on Tuesday wrestled with a question the party has increasingly…
Adults arrested after 16 children found in ‘deplorable’ conditions in southern Ohio home
Authorities arrested four adults on felony child endangerment charges after discovering 16 children in dire…
OpenAI film ‘Artificial,’ dropped by Amazon, finds a new home with Neon
NEW YORK (AP) — “Artificial,” Luca Guadagnino’s starry film about Sam Altman and OpenAI, has…
China imposing 73.5 per cent anti-dumping tariffs on Canadian pea starch
OTTAWA — China is imposing a 73.5 per cent tariff on pea starch from Canada…
Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former child actor Daveigh Chase’s death on June 16 was due…
OpenAI film ‘Artificial,’ dropped by Amazon, finds a new home with Neon
NEW YORK (AP) — “Artificial,” Luca Guadagnino’s starry film about Sam Altman and OpenAI, has…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 11:47…
Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras tossed for a 2nd straight game as benches clear against Nationals
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was tossed for a second…
Canadian receiver Ajou agrees to terms with Stampeders following CFL reinstatement
TORONTO — Canadian receiver Ajou Ajou agreed to terms with the Calgary Stampeders on Tuesday…
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