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iN PHOTOS: Amusing Trades a Kamloops gardener has taken for her bounty
A box of big, ripe heirloom tomatoes fielded almost 100 offers.
RCMP release photos of suspect in downtown Vernon robbery
RCMP haven’t been able to identify the suspect so are releasing images of him in an effort to to advance the investigation.
‘Intentionally underemployed’: BC missionary who moved to South America must still pay spousal support
He went from earning $80,000 to $3,000 a year, but the court ruled he still had to pay.
No Canadians had known direct contact with hantavirus on ship: B.C. health official
None of the Canadians who were on a ship struck by an outbreak of deadly hantavirus had any known direct…
Okanagan last B.C. bastion for hot air ballooning
“You'll never get rich ballooning, but it's like nothing else in the world.”
Blind side: Why World Cup economic impact on Vancouver and Toronto may never be known
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Foodie Tours is hoping to dine out on an influx of visitors for the FIFA World Cup,…
iN NUMBERS: Record-breaking Okanagan vineyard growing conditions in 2025
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"Our growers from the Summerland area had some of the highest yields we have seen in years across all varietals.”
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | August 28-30, 2026
The last weekend of August is wrapping up lots of seasonal markets and concert series…
A cull almost eradicated them, but a year later Canada geese returning to Vernon beach
The results were quickly noticed.
Future of cattle ranch near Kamloops uncertain due to drought
"We want to keep selling beef but I'm not sure we can, there’s only so much pasture out there.”
iN VIDEO: Afro Caribbean Festival celebrates presence in the Okanagan with food, music, and cultural engagement
The Afro Caribbean Festival was out in City Park celebrating its 3rd year of celebration…
iN PHOTOS: Bears already bulking up in Okanagan, Kamloops
It's never a good idea to approach or feed bears.
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians worried about rising cost of living amid US trade war
More than half of British Columbians want governments to support workers and industries hit by tariffs, but only four per cent want taxes raised to pay for it.
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...
Michigan houses are old and getting older. It’s a ‘huge problem’ for state
When the typical Michigan home was built, Richard Nixon was president, US forces were withdrawing from Vietnam and “The Exorcist” would become the year’s highest-grossing film. While pop culture has changed dramatically since 1973, much of the state’s housing stock...
Air Canada suspends two employees after RCMP drug trafficking investigation
MONTREAL — Air Canada says it has suspended the two employees arrested by the RCMP on Wednesday in connection with alleged cocaine and cannabis trafficking out of Montréal-Trudeau Airport.The airline would not comment further on the arrests.The RCMP says it...
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?
‘Surrey Six’ killer loses bid to throw out murder convictions
VANCOUVER — One of the men found guilty in the so-called “Surrey Six” killings in…
Severe drought prompts new order limiting water use for irrigation in B.C. Interior
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A new water-restriction order has been placed on the Bessette Creek…
Indigenous leaders condemn Trump’s move to rename Lake Ontario
OTTAWA — Indigenous leaders and advocates are outraged after U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday…
Privacy watchdog takes Google to court in long-running ‘right to be forgotten’ case
OTTAWA — Canada’s privacy commissioner is asking the Federal Court to order Google to de-list…
Jeremy Hansen becomes first non-NASA astronaut to receive U.S. Space Medal of Honor
MONTREAL — Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen has become the first non-NASA astronaut to receive the…
Push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton gets a boost from Tennessee’s governor
A push by fans to rename Nashville’s airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking…
Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration enforcement
U.S. Immigration officials arrested controversial British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos on Thursday in New Orleans,…
Jurors are excused without reaching a verdict in Lindsay Clancy murder trial
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Jurors were excused Friday afternoon after not yet reaching a verdict…
Jeremy Hansen becomes first non-NASA astronaut to receive U.S. Space Medal of Honor
MONTREAL — Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen has become the first non-NASA astronaut to receive the…
Parties talk taxes, trade war and parental leave on Day 2 of Quebec election campaign
MONTREAL — Taxes, parental leave and the U.S. trade war are taking centre stage during…
Push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton gets a boost from Tennessee’s governor
A push by fans to rename Nashville’s airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking…
Dolly Parton streams skyrocket after her death, making her the most streamed artist globally
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton was many things: A country star, actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur,…
Japanese’s Rei Sakamoto earns a US Open spot, but beats his retiring hero Kei Nishikori to do it
NEW YORK (AP) — Rei Sakamoto played his way into the U.S. Open — but…
Judge will hear recantation of sexual abuse claim against ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky
A judge has granted a hearing to explore claims that a man wants to recant…
Max Fried to come off injured list and pitch for Yankees in Saturday’s doubleheader against Red Sox
NEW YORK (AP) — Max Fried will come off the injured list to pitch for…
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iN VIDEO: Afro Caribbean Festival celebrates presence in the Okanagan with food, music, and cultural engagement
The Afro Caribbean Festival was out in City Park celebrating its 3rd year of celebration…
iN VIDEO: Vernon Regional Airport celebrates 80 years with day of appreciation
The community turned out in great numbers for the 80th anniversary of the Vernon Regional…