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Vernon teen arrested in fatal hit-and-run in Lumby
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“Investigators were able to identify, locate and arrest the driver that night.”
B.C.’s Warm weather forces those in ice-fishing derby into boats
Krista Clark is an avid ice fisher, but it was a late start to the season in British Columbia’s East…
Greenland’s foreign minister hails new Canadian consulate as ‘historic’
NUUK — The Canadian flag was raised and dozens of people joined in a spontaneous version of O Canada on…
End of regional policing in Central Okanagan has local politicians crying foul
West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation and Peachland are worried about the ripple effects as Kelowna RCMP splits from regional coverage.
Public pressure on authorities to deal with downtown Kelowna crime at MLA town hall
“We can stand up for business owners and for vulnerable individuals.”
Despite job losses, shrinking labour force lowers unemployment rate in January
OTTAWA — Fewer people were looking for work in January, driving the unemployment rate lower despite job losses in the…
Savannah Guthrie’s family renews plea to mother’s kidnapper, while sheriff says they have no suspect
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s brother on Thursday renewed the family’s plea for their mother’s kidnapper…
iN PHOTOS: Stunning Kelowna garden reopens to public after years of restoration
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“Depending on the public interest and if any damage happens to the gardens, we want to be open continuously. So far, everyone has been very respectful.”
New downtown Kelowna RCMP community liaison plans to listen
“This role is about building trust, strengthening relationships and working together to address concerns in a proactive, community-focused way.”
Not the daily grind: Okanagan seeing new wave of craft coffee roasters
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In the last few years an array of small scale coffee roasters have opened up across the Okanagan.
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.”
West Kelowna man implicated in illegal cannabis, money laundering scheme
iN420
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."
iN PHOTOS: Stunning Kelowna garden reopens to public after years of restoration
“Depending on the public interest and if any damage happens to the gardens, we want to be open continuously. So far, everyone has been very respectful.”
Fenestration Station Builds on a Trusted Local Legacy
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Vernon teen arrested in fatal hit-and-run in Lumby
“Investigators were able to identify, locate and arrest the driver that night.”
Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users. State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350 cannabis...
iN DISCUSSION: What to do for those who don’t like news
"One reader persistently tells me "there is way too much political topics" here and they are looking for more 'simple good feeling stuff'."
THOMPSON: Black cats, broken mirrors and other superstitions we believe in
"There are people, for example, who will not travel on the 13th day of any month…and even structure their decisions and lives around avoiding the number."
iN DISCUSSION: Prime Minister Carney’s BC condo buyout bungle
"I'm starting to get a disturbingly familiar feeling about Prime Minister Mark Carney."
Mother of B.C. teen who died calls out social media algorithms for pushing self-harm
VANCOUVER — Chelsey Whittingham remembers her daughter as a loving, driven, funny 13-year-old, who enjoyed…
Body of murderer who escaped after 35 years in prison is found in B.C. waters
VICTORIA — The Correctional Service of Canada says the body of an inmate who escaped…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 7:11…
Mother of B.C. teen who died calls out social media algorithms for pushing self-harm
VANCOUVER — Chelsey Whittingham remembers her daughter as a loving, driven, funny 13-year-old, who enjoyed…
Canada approves first generic semaglutide injection for weight loss
OTTAWA — Health Canada has approved the first generic semaglutide injection for weight loss. The…
Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession…
Shooting in northern Germany leaves 6 people dead. Suspected shooter arrested
BERLIN (AP) — A shooting at a youth welfare facility in northern Germany on Monday…
Nursing gains ‘professional’ label for student loans after judge’s ruling, but theology now dropped
WASHINGTON (AP) — Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields…
Canada approves first generic semaglutide injection for weight loss
OTTAWA — Health Canada has approved the first generic semaglutide injection for weight loss. The…
B.C. nurses issue strike notice as they reach ‘breaking point,’ union president says
British Columbia’s nurses have reached a “breaking point” with burnout, the rising threat of violence…
Director Carl Rinsch is sentenced to prison in $11M fraud case over unfinished Netflix show
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood writer-director Carl Rinsch was sentenced Monday to 2 1/2 years…
Bell says Canada-South Africa World Cup knockout match averaged 5.2 million viewers
TORONTO — Canada’s 1-0 win over South Africa drew an average audience of 5.2 million…
‘I gave it everything I had’: Bo Bichette makes emotional return to Toronto
TORONTO — Former Toronto Blue Jays star Bo Bichette was emotional in his first return…
Germany and Paraguay head to penalty kicks at 1-1 in the round of 32 at the World Cup
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Germany and Paraguay are headed to penalty kicks after playing to…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 7:11…
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