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Vernon teacher fired for allowing student to cheat loses appeal
She said it was an "enormous error in judgment."
Shocking problem for osprey nests built on B.C. power poles prompts relocations
WILLIAMS LAKE — It’s a busy time for ospreys in British Columbia as they find a tall place to build…
Canada sends letter to U.S., Mexico calling for renewal of trade agreement
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he had a positive meeting with his American counterpart in Washington a…
Okanagan ski resort manager paid less than men but it wasn’t discrimination
The previous manager had made 25% more.
Leaving economic development commission may be Kelowna’s next step to independence
“The reality is Kelowna has changed.”
Mountie says ‘dishevelled’ B.C. murder suspect confessed, said he’d attempted suicide
Two Mounties at a B.C. Supreme Court murder trial told a jury that a “dishevelled” man appeared on a forest-service…
The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will face more questions Tuesday about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around…
‘Weak from the outset’: Vernon woman acquitted after police video contradicts Mountie’s testimony
The judge said it showed that people can give an honest account of seeing specific things that simply aren't there.
‘Canada Shore’ set to film in Kelowna again this summer and the neighbours aren’t happy
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"The neighbourhood will be busier than usual with our crew and essential work trucks in the area.”
Kamloops insect enthusiast finds cow killer wasp known for powerful sting
"I didn't want to grasp her because I didn't want to risk being a threat and getting stung by accident."
Kelowna Caribbean restaurant that let customer step outside with drink temporarily closed
The restaurant said it couldn't afford the $11,000 fine.
Kelowna lawyer fined $15,000 after having 101-year-old client with dementia sign paperwork
The client had demantia and was was unable to communicate verbally.
iN PHOTOS: More feral cats rescued in ongoing effort to reduce colonies in Kamloops
“Finding fosters is our biggest obstacle, I can’t bring more in if there’s nowhere for these kitties to go."
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...
‘Canada Shore’ set to film in Kelowna again this summer and the neighbours aren’t happy
"The neighbourhood will be busier than usual with our crew and essential work trucks in the area.”
What a reporter found when uncovering why federal agents allowed a deadly drug to hit the streets
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jim Mustian reported and co-wrote an Associated Press story that revealed the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to be distributed in New Mexico as part of an effort to build...
Australian police uncover 3 tons of cocaine
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Police found 2.7 metric tons (3 tons) of cocaine on a property on Sydney’s outskirts in Australia’s largest ever seizure of the drug, officials said on Monday. The drug was found on June 19 in plastic...
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.
THOMPSON: War or humanitarian aid? Trump chose war
"Nobel-Prize-winning economists and other experts agree that the cost of the war with Iran to Americans - even if it stops this year - will exceed $1 Trillion, that’s Trillion. And, more people will die, unnecessarily."
iN DISCUSSION: The media’s double standard on the Kamloops residential school graves
"The First Nations that sent their children to that school owe neither me nor you anything."
Some evacuation orders start to lift as crews tame wildfire near Lytton, B.C.
LYTTON — Some evacuation orders have started to lift as cooler nights and lighter winds…
Cooler night helps firefight near Lytton, B.C., fire grows away from community
LYTTON — British Columbia’s wildfire service says a wildfire burning near Lytton has been growing…
In the news today: Automaker talks, Canada radar deal, FIFA and workplace morale
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Montreal police chief to meet city officials behind closed doors over racism concerns
MONTREAL — Montreal’s police chief will meet with city officials behind closed doors over racism…
Philippines works to build closer defence ties to Canada as it squares off with China
OTTAWA — The Philippines is forging closer defence ties with Canada as both countries attempt…
The Latest: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits and will stay on until successor is chosen
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Monday, paving the way for Britain to have…
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos
Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues…
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Confirmed cases in the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached…
World Cup office watch parties can be easy win for boosting employee morale: expert
TORONTO — For bosses looking for an easy win to boost employee morale, they can…
Statistics Canada to release consumer price index for May this morning
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada will release its latest reading for May inflation today. High oil…
From Renaissance England matinee to ’40s New York at night: Stratford’s musical feat
STRATFORD, ONTARIO, CANADA — Donna Feore is pretty sure Stratford is the only place she…
Prada serves up luxury fashion’s version of pasta pomodoro at Milan Fashion Week
MILAN (AP) — Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons reimagine jeans-inspired basics in leather and technical…
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos
Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues…
Lake Placid and NYC form exploratory committee to study hosting future Winter Olympics
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The state of New York is forming an exploratory committee to…
Wimbledon 2026: Here’s how to watch, betting odds and more you should know
LONDON (AP) — Wimbledon, the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament, starts next Monday, June 29,…
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