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‘Disruptively loud:’ South Okanagan neighbours lose odd dispute against bird cannons
They argued the noise was disruptively loud and impacted their quality of life.
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.”
Passengers from virus-stricken cruise ship fly to home countries for monitoring
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The last remaining passengers on a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak disembarked Monday…
B.C. policewomen want lawsuit, not labour arbitration, over alleged discrimination
VANCOUVER — A group of female police officers pursuing a class-action lawsuit against municipal police forces in B.C. over alleged…
Path for tiny homes may open in Thompson-Nicola regional district
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It won't come without strings attached.
West Kelowna gym that fired employee off sick loses first round of Human Rights case
The Tribunal said the allegations from both sides were “somewhat difficult to follow.”
Vernon strata on hook for $45,000 after losing decade-long legal battle over planters
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The judge said acrimony and personal grudges had seeped into the conflict.
iN PHOTOS: Amusing Trades a Kamloops gardener has taken for her bounty
A box of big, ripe heirloom tomatoes fielded almost 100 offers.
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.”
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...
Vernon strata on hook for $45,000 after losing decade-long legal battle over planters
The judge said acrimony and personal grudges had seeped into the conflict.
Zimbabwe minibus taxi carrying church members crashes, killing 27
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A collision between a minibus taxi carrying church members and a haulage truck killed 27 people Friday in Zimbabwe, a police spokesperson said, in the latest road disaster to hit the southern African country. Paul Nyathi,...
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?
Fire wrecks B.C.’s historic Little Red House, beloved by painters and photographers
A historic home popularly known as the Little Red House has been destroyed by fire…
‘Epic fighter’: Tributes for B.C. Indigenous leader and MLA Joan Phillip, dead at 74
British Columbia legislator and Indigenous leader Joan Phillip has died, with Premier David Eby honouring…
Federal Court staff work weekends, on vacation to keep up with cases: chief justice
OTTAWA — A massive increase in immigration cases in the last six years has created…
Fire wrecks B.C.’s historic Little Red House, beloved by painters and photographers
A historic home popularly known as the Little Red House has been destroyed by fire…
‘Epic fighter’: Tributes for B.C. Indigenous leader and MLA Joan Phillip, dead at 74
British Columbia legislator and Indigenous leader Joan Phillip has died, with Premier David Eby honouring…
A Russian attack hits Ukraine’s Kyiv region, killing at least 27
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At least 27 people have been killed following a Russian attack…
Scientists investigate if a herpes virus is behind the mass deaths of sardines off South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Scientists in South Africa are investigating why masses of sardines have washed…
Gunfire and explosions reported in Niger’s capital, local media and witnesses say
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Heavy gunfire and explosions were heard overnight into Saturday morning in…
Federal Court staff work weekends, on vacation to keep up with cases: chief justice
OTTAWA — A massive increase in immigration cases in the last six years has created…
Third grizzly bear from same family is killed in B.C. after failed relocation
NELSON — A third grizzly bear from the same family group has been killed after…
Was Dolly Parton a feminist? She wouldn’t say it, but fans heard it – in her life and her lyrics
Smiling on the January 1987 cover of Ms., the magazine co-founded by feminism pioneer Gloria…
‘RIP King’: Fans pay respect to Tupac Shakur, hope for justice as murder trial nears the end
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Shardae Williams woke up recently to someone blasting Tupac Shakur’s “Shed…
Alex Eala returns to the US Open with a roaring fan base and on a path to stardom
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 8,000 fans packed the Grandstand at the U.S. Open…
NRL grants Jai Arrow special dispensation for Rabbitohs milestone
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Motor neurone disease has not stopped Jai Arrow’s attempt to bring…
Blue Bombers put an end to Alouettes’ seven-game win streak with 44-28 beatdown
WINNIPEG — Brady Oliveira doesn’t lack confidence, but even the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ star running…
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TRENDING NOW: Kangaroo pretends to faint to get food
Someone give this kangaroo an Oscar.
TRENDING NOW: Daddy pooped his pants
And apparently requires a diaper.
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…