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Touchdown Kelowna part of strong start to peak tourist season
“One business I ran into said, ‘we're anticipating a $10,000 day,’ and that's pretty great for a restaurant for one day.”
Communication regulator considers changes to extend reach of national alerting system
"A truly national alerting system must make local voices part of its design, not its workaround."
Doctor’s orders? ‘Belly laugh at least two to five days a week’
“It’s about allowing yourself to be OK with being awkward.”
Want to read more in 2026? Here’s how to revive your love of books
“It’s difficult for people who are really tired and busy to think about getting into reading if it’s not something they’re used to.”
Lake Country RV park to pay $11,700 in unpaid wages after verbal agreement turns sour
To make matters worse, some of the evidence was burned.
Overnight ER closure at B.C. hospital due to staffing challenges
SURREY — A hospital in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley is shutting its emergency department during overnight hours for more than…
iN VIDEO: Shuswap cake master dazzles local store with Christmas creations
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“The most difficult one is the Christmas ball because I needed to make it into a dome shape, dip it in chocolate and then airbrush it before adding details.”
West Kelowna police arrest suspect in weekend grass fire
“Information provided by witnesses played a significant role in helping officers quickly identify and locate the suspect.”
Kelowna couple suing Airbnb over eviction, surveillance
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Airbnb "weaponized their corporate infrastructure" to enable their eviction, according to the lawsuit.
Rock the Lake turns up the volume
One of Kelowna’s favourite music festivals is returning on Friday, July 10, 11, and 12.…
Escape artist Tony the peacock eludes capture in Kamloops neighbourhood
“People post ‘oh, it’s at my house,’ and it’s fun for the kids, they can keep their eye out and try to spot him."
Kelowna restaurant avoids fine after serving teen a Corona
The steep fines have been criticized by the restaurant industry.
Osoyoos family gets special moment when bobcat kitten pays a visit
“My seven-year-old named it ‘Squishy’ and spent the rest of the day trying to convince us we should keep her. I’ll admit, it was tempting, but dad said ‘no’.”
Anissa Helou’s new book of recipes from Lebanon spotlights villages scarred by war
BALLOUNEH, Lebanon (AP) — Before becoming one of the Middle East’s most acclaimed cooks and food writers, Anissa Helou had no intention of either path. She entered the world of cooking and writing almost by accident when she was in...
Kelowna couple suing Airbnb over eviction, surveillance
Airbnb "weaponized their corporate infrastructure" to enable their eviction, according to the lawsuit.
Fatal motorcycle crash closes Sea to Sky Highway north of Vancouver for hours
SQUAMISH — A female motorcyclist has been killed in a crash on British Columbia's Sea to Sky Highway that shut down the route for more than eight hours. The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. says it is looking into the...
Court documents allege link between Project South investigation, Ryan Wedding case
TORONTO — Newly released court documents are shedding more light on the alleged link between a sweeping police corruption probe in Ontario and the case of former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding, who is accused of running an international drug trafficking...
THOMPSON: Running out of gas is something you do once
"It’s embarrassing - at best - to run out of fuel…cars swerving and people yelling insults as they pass…as if you intended your stupidity."
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."
Business leader says he hopes Greater Victoria gets fair share of submarine money
VICTORIA — The federal government’s submarine contract with a German company offers a “tremendous amount…
MLA Jordan Kealy to face jury in sexual assault case
FORT ST. JOHN — Independent British Columbia legislator Jordan Kealy has elected for a jury…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 8:10…
Business leader says he hopes Greater Victoria gets fair share of submarine money
VICTORIA — The federal government’s submarine contract with a German company offers a “tremendous amount…
Mourners gather at B.C. dock to mourn six lost at sea in fishing charter sinking
RICHMOND — About 100 mourners gathered at a public dock in Richmond, B.C., to commemorate…
The Latest: FIFA appeals judge dismisses Belgium’s legal challenge to lifted suspension of US player
President Donald Trump is responding to global outrage over his intervention with FIFA during the…
An Idaho mother who said her toddler twins died after vaccinations has been charged with murder
An Idaho woman who said her toddler twins died last year after being vaccinated faces…
A toddler was found in a pool and declared dead. He’s alive and his parents could be charged
PHOENIX (AP) — A toddler discovered in a backyard pool in a Phoenix suburb in…
Business leader says he hopes Greater Victoria gets fair share of submarine money
VICTORIA — The federal government’s submarine contract with a German company offers a “tremendous amount…
Carney names TKMS preferred sub bidder, hopes to join sub club with Germany, Norway
HALIFAX — Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday named German defence manufacturer TKMS as the…
Canada’s World Cup loss to Morocco draws record TV audience, Bell Media says
TORONTO — Canada’s 3-0 loss to Morocco in the Round of 16 drew the largest…
Hemingway’s masterpiece on Spain’s bull runs turns 100 years old with its allure intact
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — Bill Hillmann has been gored three times while running with the…
Greaves bats West Indies back into 2nd test against Sri Lanka on day 4
NORTH SOUND, Antingua (AP) — Justin Greaves’ dogged innings of 180 from 325 balls against…
US-Bosnia World Cup match sets US viewership records in English and Spanish
The U.S. match against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the World Cup was viewed by nearly 26.4 million…
Swiss breakout star Manzambim, two others leave training ahead of World Cup clash with Colombia
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Johan Manzambi, the breakout star for Switzerland at the World…
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