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Okanagan man who groped woman in Osoyoos bar jailed
He argued he was helping the woman wipe up a drink that someone had spilled on her.
Some ski resorts close early but other Kamloops, Okanagan hills finishing strong
“On the top half of the mountain the skiing is quite nice, but on the bottom half of the mountain we had some rain events earlier in the season that were snow events in the top half and that is our problem with our current conditions.”
Pierre Poilievre backs J.K. Rowling’s support for new Olympic gender policy
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is supporting a ruling this week by the International Olympic Committee that bans transgender…
Political science lecturer says calls for resignation of MLA Chan hold water
VICTORIA — A University of British Columbia political analyst says calls for the resignation of Independent MLA Hon Chan are…
BC naturopath barred from doing hemorrhoid surgery after complaints
He's currently under investigation.
Hodgson defers questions on Michael Ma to Prime Minister Mark Carney
OTTAWA — Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said Friday the federal government is opposed to forced labour, a day after another…
Changes to Highway 97 intersection between Peachland and West Kelowna driven by safety
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Peachland residents have long been asking for the dangerous intersection to be made safer.
Interior Health has written off $54M in unpaid medical bills for non-Canadians
The health authority is taking a Qatari man to court over $254,000 in unpaid medical bills.
Kamloops tightens rules on homeless encampments; still averse to Kelowna approach
Don't expect homeless people in Kamloops to be wrangled into one fenced area like Kelowna's outdoor shelter space.
iN NUMBERS: City employees make more than mayors in Okanagan, Kamloops
Guess who's really making the big bucks?
iN PHOTOS: Wildlife spotted feasting on berries in Thompson-Okanagan
Some native songbirds use berries during their courtship rituals.
Kelowna ComiCon back in action this weekend
There’s going to be a cosplay contest, a live Dungeons and Dragons show, lip-sync battle, panels, celebrity guests and of course vendors with all kinds of comics and collectibles
This woman ‘managed to not be bored’ during the COVID lockdown and planted a vineyard at home
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Like millions of others, Natasha Jacka went stir-crazy during a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, until it dawned on her that there might be great opportunity in having nowhere to go. Jacka used the pandemic...
How to help those impacted by the Venezuela earthquakes
Two powerful, back-to-back earthquakes shook Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings, killing hundreds and leaving thousands more missing across the northern part of the country. Many more are feared dead. Governments, nonprofits and members of the Venezuelan diaspora around the world...
DEA asks watchdog to investigate claims that agents permitted fentanyl to hit the streets
The federal Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday asked the U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog to investigate a whistleblower's claims that DEA agents permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico. The request came days...
A Moroccan court sentences 29 prominent people in major drug trafficking and corruption case
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan court handed prison sentences to 29 people, including prominent politicians and sports and business figures, in an international drug trafficking and corruption scandal that has rocked the country. The court also ordered the defendants...
iN DISCUSSION: Upcoming municipal election campaign going to be a doozy
"In Kamloops, they learned nothing about the consequences of vote splitting so it appears they're going to do it again."
THOMPSON: Social media not the place for accurate, factual news
"It’s like panning for gold…the nuggets are few and far between."
iN DISCUSSION: NDP appears to be more hindrance than help for BC housing initiatives
We're supposed to be streamlining developments like Ignition's plan for the Tranquille property in Kamloops.
Vancouver Island community under urgent water alert after main break disrupts system
PORT RENFREW — The Vancouver Island community of Port Renfrew is facing critically low water…
‘You should believe me’: B.C. murder suspect says ex-wife’s death was like a suicide
The ex-husband of Tatjana Stefanski, who is accused of stabbing her to death in rural…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 1:08…
PM Carney says 24 Sussex to be restored with fundraising campaign, design competition
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled plans Friday to restore the prime minister’s residence…
Police verify whether Canada’s second most-wanted fugitive has been arrested in Spain
MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say they are in touch with Spanish authorities regarding one…
Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building, according to flight tracking service
TAIPEI (AP) — A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest building on Friday, the global…
Trump blames Iran for a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Iran for carrying out a…
How to help those impacted by the Venezuela earthquakes
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Two powerful, back-to-back earthquakes shook Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings, killing hundreds and leaving thousands…
PM Carney says 24 Sussex to be restored with fundraising campaign, design competition
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled plans Friday to restore the prime minister’s residence…
Vancouver Island community under urgent water alert after main break disrupts system
PORT RENFREW — The Vancouver Island community of Port Renfrew is facing critically low water…
Ann Blyth, teen star of ‘Mildred Pierce,’ dead at 98
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ann Blyth, a versatile Hollywood star who received an Oscar nomination…
Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 1:08…
Jets GM listening to Hellebuyck offers, won’t say if star goalie requested trade
WINNIPEG — Kevin Cheveldayoff is listening to offers for Winnipeg Jets star netminder Connor Hellebuyck.…
Who is Maya Joint? She hopes to spoil the Serena Williams party at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — Maya Joint’s cheering section at Wimbledon for her match of a lifetime…
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