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Floor-crossing Penticton MLA Boultbee accused of betraying constituents
The MLA elected as a BC Conservative has helped bolster the NDP's majority.
Southern Okanagan man charged with attempted murder
He'd threatened to kill the victim two weeks earlier.
Government suspending ban on single-use plastic exports
OTTAWA — The federal government is suspending the planned export ban on single-use plastics due to tariffs and supply chain…
Penticton senior upset there’s no transit service to local airport
“The fact BC Transit and the City have never offered transit service to the airport, especially during prime working hours, is frustrating."
Snowfall warnings issued for Coquihalla, Sea to Sky highways in B.C.
Snowfall warnings are in effect for some major highways coming to and from British Columbia’s Lower Mainland. Environment Canada says…
Western and Northern Canada braces for chilly, snowy Christmas
Frigid temperatures across much of Western Canada include advisories warning parts of Alberta to prepare for a snowy Christmas Eve…
Santa cleared for Christmas Eve travel, transport minister says
OTTAWA — The federal transport minister says Santa Claus has been cleared for travel in Canadian airspace. Steven MacKinnon released…
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.”
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
iNhome
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.
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...
Yacht owners and public housing residents once shared Venezuela’s coast. Now they share its ruin
CARABALLEDA, Venezuela (AP) — The rich and poor shared paradise in Caraballeda on Venezuela's Caribbean coast. Their apartments, a few with direct marina access and hundreds in public housing towers, stood on the same curving street and offered idyllic views...
In the news today: Carney arrives at NATO, Renata Ford dies, Raptors announcement
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...Carney arrives in Turkey for high-level NATO talks with German, South Korean leadersPrime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Ankara, Turkey, where he’s set...
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."
B.C. attorney general to provide update on legal options after deadly mass shooting
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government says it’s exploring legal options after the mass shooting…
B.C. wildfire prompts evacuations and heavy smoke warnings in Fraser Canyon
BOSTON BAR — Thick smoke from a wildfire burning out of control near Boston Bar,…
Carney meets with allied nations in Turkey on margins of NATO summit
ANKARA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in and out of meetings Tuesday with heads…
NATO looks to Saab to build up to 10 surveillance planes using Canadian jets
ANKARA — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance is looking to work with Swedish…
In the news today: Carney arrives at NATO, Renata Ford dies, Raptors announcement
iNwheels
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Philippine vice president expects to be `bloodied but unbowed’ by impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, who is being tried by an…
Landslide in northwestern China leaves 5 dead and 12 still trapped
BEIJING (AP) — Five people were killed and 12 others remained trapped after a landslide…
When tornadoes threaten Nashville, many turn to informed volunteers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Anyone who has watched an episode of “9-1-1: Nashville” could be…
NATO looks to Saab to build up to 10 surveillance planes using Canadian jets
ANKARA — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance is looking to work with Swedish…
VR and gaming are adding a kick to taekwondo
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — When Vietnamese athlete Nguyen Thanh Hien Linh stepped into her…
ZALE, Marie Céleste win 2026 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame breakthrough award
Toronto hip-hop producer ZALE and Montreal indie-pop band Marie Céleste are the recipients of this…
Olympian says Canadian film ‘Racewalkers’ is in on the joke, ‘not the butt of the joke’
A reigning world champion in race walking is teaching a cast of Hollywood stars to…
Liam Rosenior back in French soccer as coach of Ligue 1 side Paris FC
PARIS (AP) — Liam Rosenior is back coaching in French soccer after Paris FC hired…
Olympian says Canadian film ‘Racewalkers’ is in on the joke, ‘not the butt of the joke’
A reigning world champion in race walking is teaching a cast of Hollywood stars to…
VR and gaming are adding a kick to taekwondo
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — When Vietnamese athlete Nguyen Thanh Hien Linh stepped into her…
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