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BC Parks Foundation needs $800K to save piece of Myra-Bellevue park near Kelowna from development
And it doesn't have much time to do it.
Ex-grocery executive, Jones, says customer is boss as he eyes B.C. Conservative job
VICTORIA — Former grocery executive Darrell Jones said he plans to apply lessons learned from B.C. billionaire Jimmy Pattison to…
RCMP hope to identify man caught on camera near Kelowna stabbing
"The Kelowna RCMP are just seeking to speak with this individual at this time. Other than the request to identify this individual we are not releasing any other information at this time as the investigation is still ongoing."
Rob and Michele Reiner’s son appears in court on murder charges while siblings speak of their loss
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Reiner made his first court appearance Wednesday in Los Angeles on two counts of first-degree…
Why are BC’s emergency departments so crowded?
How past policy decisions and the unmet needs of an aging population are pushing the system to the brink.
B.C. says violent repeat offender scheme cuts police interactions by 50 per cent
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says its program targeting repeat, violent offenders has resulted in 50-per-cent fewer police interactions…
Penticton’s iconic Cherry Lane Mall has been sold
Highly visible from Penticton’s Main Street and with easy access to nearby Highway 97, Cherry Lane officially opened for business 50 years ago in 1975.
iN PHOTOS: Six majestic birds that are masters at fishing in Okanagan, Kamloops
Fish are at the top of the menu for these skilled hunters, divers and fishers.
Tempest Theatre brings classic adaptation to historic theatre
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The Tempest Theatre is bringing back a new twist on the classic performance of A…
iN NUMBERS: Bike trails and paths around Kamloops, Okanagan
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Do you think your city needs more bike lanes?
Merritt man to use $1M in lotto winnings to finish home reno
The winning ticket on the July 1 draw was purchased at the Walmart in Merritt.
Kamloops sign on hold; Kelowna’s a hot attraction
Kamloops planned to have a similar sign three years ago, but now it's not clear whether it'll ever be built.
‘Not crazy, driven crazy’: Eddy Haymour’s daughter says Peachland icon was misunderstood
Eddie Haymour built a Middle Eastern themed park on an island in Okanagan Lake near Peachland
Tempest Theatre brings classic adaptation to historic theatre
The Tempest Theatre is bringing back a new twist on the classic performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare. DREAM brings a more modern approach to the classic play, with Director Kate Twa rebuilding the play to be...
On La Guaira’s beaches, Venezuela quake survivors improvise showers and toilets amid water shortages
MAIQUETIA, Venezuela (AP) — Thousands of people affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela last month are increasingly facing challenges accessing clean water as well as sanitation and hygiene services. Families in the hardest-hit state, La Guaira, have taken to...
iN NUMBERS: Bike trails and paths around Kamloops, Okanagan
Do you think your city needs more bike lanes?
What was in U.S. indictments targeting alleged Canada-linked crime groups?
LOS ANGELES — An indictment released by U.S. authorities on Tuesday includes fresh details about the alleged involvement of Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and others in the murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.Two other indictments meanwhile outline alleged cross-border...
iN DISCUSSION: Was AI responsible for the Tumbler Ridge tragedy?
"The confusion over cause and effect continues, although in Canada we tend to treat it as a feature, not a bug."
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'."
Officials fear winds will fuel out-of-control Brunswick Complex fire near Boston Bar
BOSTON BAR — Officials say strong winds through British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon northeast of Vancouver…
Three people rescued after boat capsizes near Fort St. James, B.C.
FORT ST. JAMES — Three people have been rescued after a boat capsized on a…
Officials fear winds will fuel out-of-control Brunswick Complex fire near Boston Bar
BOSTON BAR — Officials say strong winds through British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon northeast of Vancouver…
Mandatory minimum for child sex abuse material is unconstitutional, says Quebec court
MONTREAL — Quebec’s highest court has ruled the minimum one-year sentence for distribution of child…
Death toll from B.C. fishing charter sinking rises as woman dies in hospital
RICHMOND — One of four people rescued after a fishing charter boat sank off Metro…
The Latest: Defense disputes DNA evidence in Charlie Kirk assassination hearing
The preliminary hearing for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk resumed Wednesday…
Cargo plane wreckage found off Pakistan’s coast as search continues for 5 missing crew
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Civilian and navy searchers off Pakistan’s coast Wednesday located and recovered wreckage…
Mark Cuban accuses Mavericks owners of freezing him out in proposed arena move, newspaper reports
DALLAS (AP) — Mark Cuban is accusing Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont of freezing the…
Carney in Saudi Arabia seeking economic partnership amid human rights concerns
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Saudi Arabia as he seeks economic…
Data centre capacity could soar to 20 GW in planned projects: government document
OTTAWA — A document prepared for the federal artificial intelligence minister to use when pitching…
Justin Bieber to co-headline FIFA World Cup final halftime show
Justin Bieber is heading to the FIFA World Cup final. FIFA announced Wednesday that the…
A runaway leader and a surprise snub shake up the Emmy nominations
The Primetime Emmy Award nominations are out and not-so-surprisingly “The Pitt” is an early winner…
NCAA sends letter of inquiry to Cincinnati about Brendan Sorsby, according to reports
The NCAA wants to know what the University of Cincinnati knew about former quarterback Brendan…
Mark Cuban accuses Mavericks owners of freezing him out in proposed arena move, newspaper reports
DALLAS (AP) — Mark Cuban is accusing Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont of freezing the…
Adam Vinatieri will celebrate on the field in Indianapolis again as Colts’ Ring of Honor member
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Adam Vinatieri, the NFL’s career scoring leader who was also widely considered…
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