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Steep increase in city managers earning more than $150K in Kamloops, Kelowna
There's been a four-fold increase in $150,000-plus salaries for city hall management in both cities.
iN PHOTOS: Moments between a pair of eagles in West Kelowna
When bald eagles find a mate they stay together until one of them dies, so these two are a pair for life.
Canadian first: Kelowna realtor convicted for flying drone in wildfire zone
The realtor said the media coverage had been damaging to his career.
iN NUMBERS: Major sports events in Okanagan, Kamloops this year
Get some foam fingers and face paint because it's a good year to be a sports fan.
Number of Canadians registered in Mexico rising as airlines resume flights
OTTAWA — The number of Canadians in Mexico who have registered with Ottawa continued to rise Tuesday, even as airlines…
Kelowna teacher who failed to report ‘pantsing’ incident gets reprimanded
The victim's parents didn't want the pantsing issue elevated so the teacher kept it quiet. And that move cost him.
Carney pledges sanctions, $2 billion for Ukraine four years after full-scale invasion
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney promised another $2 billion in military aid and more sanctions on Moscow Tuesday as…
Touchdown Kelowna officially opens with a sign reveal
Friday Morning was the grand reveal of Kelowna’s new signature sign by artist Coralee Miller…
Sunday Service trying to bring something new to Okanagan party scene
People are looking for fun things to do and interesting places to enjoy music without binge drinking until the wee hours of the morning.
BC private school teacher gets 10-year ban
The teacher demonstrated a serious failure to maintain appropriate boundaries.
Touchdown Kelowna brings BC Lions, live music and community fun to the city
The BC Lions and a few special guests will be in attendance this week for…
Kamloops ATM thief makes his getaway by swimming across river
"Keep their eyes out for the suspect, who will undoubtedly still be wet and cold. If you see him immediately call police.”
Kamloops Highland Games Returns with a Full Day of Scottish Culture, Sport, and Community
The sound of bagpipes will once again carry across Albert McGowan Park as the Kamloops…
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...
Frank Lloyd Wright House, Among Chicago’s Most Endangered Buildings, Bought By Nonprofit
The West Side’s only single-family home designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright is due for a multimillion-dollar refresh under new ownership after spending years in disrepair. West Side nonprofit Austin Coming Together announced Wednesday that it purchased the J.J....
New Mexico opens criminal probe of DEA after agents allowed fentanyl shipments to hit streets
New Mexico's attorney general on Friday opened a criminal investigation to determine whether U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents broke state law by allowing hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets of Albuquerque. The extraordinary inquiry comes less...
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: Prime Minister Carney’s BC condo buyout bungle
"I'm starting to get a disturbingly familiar feeling about Prime Minister Mark Carney."
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.
B.C. jury rejects explanations of ex-husband, guilty of murdering Tatjana Stefanski
Vitali Stefanski said he had answers for many of the circumstances surrounding the death of…
Water alert lifted for Vancouver Island community after main repaired
PORT RENFREW — Residents of the Vancouver Island community of Port Renfrew can resume regular…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 12:19…
Kiwis face Belgium in final group-stage World Cup match at BC Place
VANCOUVER — The final World Cup group-stage match in Vancouver has kicked off at BC…
B.C. jury rejects explanations of ex-husband, guilty of murdering Tatjana Stefanski
Vitali Stefanski said he had answers for many of the circumstances surrounding the death of…
Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska’s primary ballot, judge rules
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska…
People aren’t the only ones hit by heat. What to do if you see wildlife affected by hot temperatures
As Europe scorches under extreme heat, people aren’t the only ones impacted by the high…
Final stretch: NYC’s last horse track, Aqueduct, ending live races
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s last horse racing track, where Seabiscuit, Man O’…
Final stretch: NYC’s last horse track, Aqueduct, ending live races
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s last horse racing track, where Seabiscuit, Man O’…
There’s a beef about beef at the World Cup, as Argentina fans pour into Texas
DALLAS (AP) — Drop thousands of Argentina fans into Texas for the World Cup and…
Harvey Weinstein’s California rape conviction upheld, but court says he must be resentenced
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 rape and…
Cody Johnson’s country music is only getting bigger. On ‘Banks of the Trinity,’ he’ll take you home
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s a moment at every Cody Johnson show where the Texas-born…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 12:19…
Walker Buehler beats his former team, Ty France homers in Padres’ 7-1 victory over Dodgers
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Walker Buehler pitched one-run ball into the sixth inning for a…
Jacob Misiorowski’s 105.5 mph pitch ties for 3rd-fastest since tracking began in 2008
MILWAUKEE (AP) — After throwing a 105.5 mph pitch, Jacob Misiorowski downplayed emphasis on velocity.…
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