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Kelowna keeps flirting with pro sports teams, but no proposals yet
To be fair, the dates have been fantastic.
Emmy award-winning comedian John Mulaney adds Kelowna to stand-up tour
The Saturday Night Live alum is currently on the first leg of the tour with stops across North America.
West Kelowna water reservoir vandalism suspects cooperating with investigation
Police said there is only minor damage to the property, but the investigation is ongoing.
Kamloops mayor wants to pause big, expensive city projects
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson is suggesting council pause work until after the election, concerned the city is in a shaky financial position.
‘Stop truck 1. Stop.’ Air Canada pilots killed in collision at LaGuardia airport
NEW YORK — Clément Lelièvre remembers the pilot hitting the breaks suddenly. His head hit the seat ahead of him.…
Canadians increasingly choosing to stream with ads as prices rise: report
Canadians subscribed to streaming platforms again faced rising costs last year, as a new report estimates the 10 leading providers…
Here’s the latest on fatal Air Canada jet crash at New York LaGuardia Airport
Two pilots were killed and more than 40 people taken to hospital after an Air Canada jet carrying 72 passengers…
Kamloops man demands new trial, in “limbo” after murder conviction overturned
BC prosecutors dropped the charge despite the federal government ordering a new trial four years ago.
iN PHOTOS: Scenes from June bike rave in Kelowna
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You might have seen this funky street procession.
Kelowna Ribfest brings all the flavour
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Kelowna Ribfest is almost here! Running Friday, July 3, 4, and 5, the event is…
Kamloops CAOs were paid $1.12M last year
With a pair of salaries and a settlement agreement, the cost of chief administrative officers in Kamloops was unusually high.
Shuswap dentist pleads guilty to sending harassing messages, breaching court order
He's already been fined $100,000 and sent to jail.
Kelowna Ribfest brings all the flavour
Kelowna Ribfest is almost here! Running Friday, July 3, 4, and 5, the event is sure to bring mouth-watering flavours and juicy ribs to BBQ enthusiasts. Whether you're spicy or bold, the weekend will host cooking competitions and 13 different...
Fire in Belgian apartment block leaves at least 6 people dead, many injured
ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — At least six people were killed and many others injured on Wednesday in a fire at an apartment block on the outskirts of the Belgian city of Antwerp, police said. The blaze was caused by a...
Bus crash in South Africa’s Western Cape leaves 16 dead and 20 injured
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 16 people have been killed and 20 others injured when a bus transporting passengers to South Africa's Eastern Cape province overturned in the early hours of Thursday. According to authorities, the bus was transporting 78...
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."
Teens terrorize Vancouver Island neighbourhood with ‘door-kick challenge’
It started as a harmless prank by teenagers but a homeowner in Nanaimo, B.C., says…
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…
Heat wave gripping much of Ontario, Quebec tracks east to Maritime provinces
The heat wave that’s been bearing down on Ontario this week has shown no signs…
In the news today: U.S. on CUSMA, rainy Canada Day, heat wave, Portugal plays Croatia
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Fans of Algeria and Switzerland hope for a win in the round-of-32 match in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Algeria native Nawel Allam says it’s “a dream come true” to see her…
Trump and Republicans return to communist attacks against Democrats ahead of the midterm elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans are reviving a line of…
UK formally apologizes for state’s role in forcing unwed mothers to give up babies for adoption
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally apologized Thursday for the British state’s role…
11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 9
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BANGKOK (AP) — An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks…
U.S. not renewing trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in ‘current form’
WASHINGTON — The United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the U.S. is not renewing…
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…
Masked wrestlers flood Mexico’s World Cup streets as fans embrace lucha libre fever
MEXICO CITY (AP) — He’s everywhere: around the stadiums, in the streets, having a beer…
The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families
The satirical news site The Onion isn’t waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch…
Horse racing great Frankie Dettori breaks ribs and thumb in car accident
NEWMARKET, England (AP) — Frankie Dettori, one of the most successful jockeys in horse racing…
Princess Kate returns to Wimbledon and greets tennis fans lining up in the Queue
LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, met tennis fans lining up in Wimbledon’s…
Tottenham signs Mateus Fernandes for reported club-record $113M from relegated West Ham
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham signed Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a reported…
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