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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."
Victor Dodig succeeds Darren Entwistle as Telus CEO after 25-plus years at helm
One of Canada’s largest telecommunications companies has officially transitioned to new leadership after more than…
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…
Negotiations set to continue as U.S. prepares to blow past trade deal deadline
WASHINGTON — Representatives of Canada, Mexico and the United States are set to meet virtually…
Carney, Inuit meeting wraps with pledge on new program to replace child funding
KUUJJUAQ — A meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Inuit leaders Tuesday wrapped with…
Canada’s historic World Cup run helps prolong Vancouver restaurants’ business boost
VANCOUVER — The head of B.C.’s Restaurant and Foodservices Association says Canada’s historic run in…
World Cup buzz has the potential to mint more soccer fans among kids – some just toddlers now
LENEXA, Kan. (AP) — Jude Cornell joined a swarm of toddlers crawling after soccer balls,…
Defying Pope Leo XIV and risking schism, traditionalists go ahead with Latin Mass consecrations
ECONE, Switzerland (AP) — A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics directly defied Pope Leo XIV…
What to know about the breakaway traditionalist Catholics defying Pope Leo XIV
ECONE, Switzerland (AP) — The ultratraditionalist Society of St. Pius X is defying Pope Leo…
World Cup buzz has the potential to mint more soccer fans among kids – some just toddlers now
LENEXA, Kan. (AP) — Jude Cornell joined a swarm of toddlers crawling after soccer balls,…
Negotiations set to continue as U.S. prepares to blow past trade deal deadline
WASHINGTON — Representatives of Canada, Mexico and the United States are set to meet virtually…
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…
Prosecutors investigating Italy defender Bastoni for alleged child prostitution
MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan and Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni is under investigation for child…
LeBron James has governors, the NHL and the NFL waiting for his free agency decision
MIAMI (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made his sales pitch. So did DJ Khaled,…
World Cup buzz has the potential to mint more soccer fans among kids – some just toddlers now
LENEXA, Kan. (AP) — Jude Cornell joined a swarm of toddlers crawling after soccer balls,…
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