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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.
From Taylor Swift to the Oscars, 400-year-old ‘Hamlet’ flourishes in the age of TikTok
NEW YORK (AP) — He’s on screen, onstage, on tour, online and in song. “Hamlet” — William Shakespeare’s masterpiece about…
Creative writer gains following for praising, promoting Okanagan culinary scene
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“I’ve fallen in love with the Okanagan and I’m here to stay. Where ever I go, food and wine is at the heart of the people.”
Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands
MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board…
Spiral galaxy’s brilliant heart shines bright in a new picture from NASA’s Webb telescope
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A spiral galaxy’s brilliant heart outshines everything within sight in a new picture from NASA’s…
Early Kamloops candidate announcements outnumber those in Okanagan cities
Eight people in Kamloops have already announced their intentions to run in the fall municipal election.
The Latest: Trump says a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire may be ‘beginning of the end’
President Donald Trump said Friday the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire…
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…
Quebec election Day 3 brings promises on immigration, transit, taxes and home care
MONTREAL — Quebec’s political parties are rolling out a wide range of promises on the…
Family of Canadians missing in Nepal floods on edge as they wait for information
The brother of a Canadian man among those missing after flash floods swept through an…
Weekend and vacation work needed at Federal Court due to high caseload: chief justice
OTTAWA — A massive increase in immigration cases in the last six years has created…
Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills 37 in one of the war’s deadliest attacks this year
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian drone struck a warehouse west of Kyiv that may…
Violent Haitian gang releases women and children after mass kidnapping and deadly attack
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Six children and seven women were released by a gang in…
Israeli strikes and fire kill 3 Palestinians in Gaza, and other Middle East news
CAIRO (AP) — Israeli strikes and fire have killed three Palestinians in Gaza. And Iran’s…
Quebec election Day 3 brings promises on immigration, transit, taxes and home care
MONTREAL — Quebec’s political parties are rolling out a wide range of promises on the…
Weekend and vacation work needed at Federal Court due to high caseload: chief justice
OTTAWA — A massive increase in immigration cases in the last six years has created…
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…
Lando Norris locks in his long-term F1 future at McLaren with contract extension to at least 2030
LONDON (AP) — Defending world champion Lando Norris has extended his contract with McLaren until…
Liverpool rallies to 2-2 draw with Forest in Premier League as promoted Hull grabs second win
The Andoni Iraola era is yet to catch fire at Liverpool. For the second straight…
England extends lead to 342 runs in second test against Pakistan at a rainy Lord’s
LONDON (AP) — England extended its lead over Pakistan in the second test to 342…
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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…