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Former Coldstream, Grand Forks Jehovah’s Witnesses’ privacy case going to Canada’s Supreme Court
"Should the Charter privilege a religious organization over an individual who has chosen to leave? These questions lie at the heart of this appeal.”
Vernon thief who swiped $9,000 in goods from computer store, broke in again a week later
The store hadn't recovered from the first break-in when it was hit again.
Police identify B.C. mass shooter as 18-year-old, say five students and teacher dead
TUMBLER RIDGE — The person behind one of British Columbia’s worst mass killings has been identified as an 18-year-old who…
A quarter of Canadians have been victims of fraud or extortion: survey
OTTAWA — One in four Canadians report having been a victim of fraud or extortion, a new Leger poll suggests.…
Here’s the latest following the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
TUMBLER RIDGE — RCMP say nine people were killed in shootings Tuesday in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., including the lone suspect…
Canadian ice dancers Gilles, Poirier earn long-awaited Olympic bronze in Milan
MILAN — Canada got its storybook finish in figure skating on Day 5 of the Milan Cortina Olympics, as Piper…
Okanagan lost roughly a third of its snowpack in January
“With another two or three months left for snow accumulation, seasonal snowpacks can still change significantly based on weather patterns through the remainder of the season.”
West Kelowna man implicated in illegal cannabis, money laundering scheme
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The province wants to seize his bank account.
iN PHOTOS: Just kiddin’ around at goat yoga in Penticton
“The goats just love people, and they're so used to the attention that that's all they really want."
Why old washtubs can be found hanging from trees in the Okanagan
The washtubs weren't race markers rowers, part of a pinecone study nor baths for monkeys.
Why an Okanagan pro-choice activist couldn’t get billboard and had to get a bus ad
"I tried to find the next most impactful way to show our message and that was transit ads.”
iN NUMBERS: Looking at Okanagan condo inventory in wake of PM’s controversial buyout plan
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What are your thoughts on this plan?
Silver Star Summer Spectacular brings carnival fun to the mountain this Saturday
Destination Silver Star is turning its village into a carnival, with a full day of…
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...
Poilievre asks Parliament to probe B.C. ‘condo bailout’ blocking ‘a price correction’
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Parliament to probe Ottawa's proposal to convert unsold condominium units in British Columbia into affordable housing.In a letter to the House ethics committee, Poilievre says a program to possibly help finance...
Fatal crash between motorcycle and sedan reported on Highway 1 west of Chase, B.C.
CHASE, B.C. — Police in the British Columbia Interior say a motorcycle rider is dead after a crash on Highway 1 west of Chase.RCMP say the crash on Saturday morning involved a sedan and a motorcycle.They say the rider, a...
West Kelowna man implicated in illegal cannabis, money laundering scheme
The province wants to seize his bank account.
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.
Plenty of food and conservation have turned B.C. waters into whale-sighting hot spot
VICTORIA — A rich food supply and past conservation efforts have turned British Columbia’s Salish…
Doctors detail 2024 Ontario child rabies death, warn public about contact with bats
TORONTO — Doctors are urging people to seek medical attention if they have any contact…
UN ambassador Lametti: Canada pushing for safety, equity in artificial intelligence
OTTAWA — Canada is pushing for safe, equitable adoption of artificial intelligence at the United…
Plenty of food and conservation have turned B.C. waters into whale-sighting hot spot
VICTORIA — A rich food supply and past conservation efforts have turned British Columbia’s Salish…
Some Indigenous people wary of Order of Canada’s “colonial symbolism”: federal study
OTTAWA — Indigenous community members have encouraged federal officials to reflect on how the Order…
Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Overnight ground operations and strikes by Pakistani forces have killed at…
Europe’s record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress
PARIS (AP) — Every few minutes, the mortuary owner’s phone rings. Since a record-smashing heat…
Thousands of immigrants got scammed by an attorney exploiting humanitarian visas, lawsuits say
Associated Press (AP) — An attorney in Washington state promised “miracles” to tens of thousands…
UN ambassador Lametti: Canada pushing for safety, equity in artificial intelligence
OTTAWA — Canada is pushing for safe, equitable adoption of artificial intelligence at the United…
Some Indigenous people wary of Order of Canada’s “colonial symbolism”: federal study
OTTAWA — Indigenous community members have encouraged federal officials to reflect on how the Order…
Bill Maher accepts Twain humor prize as the Kennedy Center navigates Trump-era upheaval
WASHINGTON (AP) — Comedian Bill Maher was the guest of honor at the Kennedy Center…
Lauryn Hill honored, Janet Jackson stuns Teyana Taylor and Druski makes history at BET Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After watching a 20-minute tribute celebrating her groundbreaking career, Lauryn Hill…
Money can’t buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar
ATLANTA (AP) — Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar that poured a fortune into…
Sonny Gray loses no-hit bid against Yankees in 8th but Red Sox rally in 10th to finish 4-game sweep
BOSTON (AP) — Sonny Gray was almost overloaded with reasons to celebrate. As if taking…
Alexander brutally honest as ‘awful’ Alouettes hold on for 37-35 win over Redblacks
MONTREAL — Davis Alexander didn’t seem like a quarterback who’d just led his team to…
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