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BC pub fined $7,000 for accepting cash to push one brand of beer
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The brewery offered inducements to numerous bars.
iN NUMBERS: Food prices in BC expected to continue rising in 2026
Statistics Canada, and a separate report from experts at various Canadian universities have the exact numbers so you can quantify your outrage.
Man found badly burned near Penticton schools
"The male remains in critical condition at this time.”
Thinking critically about Carney’s proposed conservation corridor in northwest BC
The federal government says both extraction and conservation are key to the B.C. “corridor” it’s focused on. But the scarce information provided focuses on minerals and energy, not wildlife or Indigenous-led protection plans.
Clearwater breeder with 59 dogs pleads guilty to animal cruelty
It all started with the breeder sold an unhealthy dog in a Kamloops parking lot.
80% of online pet ads may be fake says B.C. business bureau in holiday-scam warning
VANCOUVER — The Better Business Bureau is warning B.C. residents to be cautious about falling in love with a puppy…
Why steelhead trout are at the brink of extinction in the Thompson watershed
“Sadly, this is a classic case of a reactive government response, starting a couple of decades ago, as opposed to the needed proactive response to an issue in crisis."
iN NUMBERS: How B.C. drivers secure their pets, or don’t
“For many of us, pets are part of the family, and we want them with us wherever we go.”
Former co-op home purchased by Kamloops hospital foundation for patients, doctors
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A Kamloops housing co-op had a unique property to sell, and now the nine-bedroom home will be used for cancer patients and visiting doctors.
West Kelowna makes list for best winery restaurants in the world
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Wine Enthusiast said Quails’ Gate Winery’s Old Vines Restaurant isn't just a spot for a "meat-and-cheese platter between pours."
Summer brings Roller Nights, Dancing, and Sunset Yoga at Stuart Park
The City of Kelowna is hosting Roller Night, Dancing in the Park, and Sunset Yoga!…
RCMP investigating woman’s death in Kelowna as suspicious
Her body was found in the back of a vehicle.
A hot Okanagan summer for music fans
There's a festival for almost every music fan throughout the Thompson-Okanagan.
BC pub fined $7,000 for accepting cash to push one brand of beer
The brewery offered inducements to numerous bars.
150 residents displaced after fire hits apartment building in New Westminster, B.C.
NEW WESTMINSTER — Around 150 residents are without homes after a fire gutted an apartment building in New Westminster, B.C., and trapped multiple residents on balconies, officials said.The City of New Westminster said the fire started at around 1:30 p.m....
Both engines flamed out before small jet crashed in June on Texas highway, NTSB report says
Both engines flamed out on a small business jet that crashed on a Texas highway in June, preventing the pilots from being able to reach a nearby airport, the National Transportation Safety Board said in an preliminary investigation report released...
Ontario man sentenced to 20 years in U.S. for leading cross-border drug ring
An Ontario man convicted in the United States of running a drug-trafficking operation across the border into Canada has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.Guramrit Sidhu of Brampton, Ont., pleaded guilty earlier this year to leading a drug ring...
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'."
150 residents displaced after fire hits apartment building in New Westminster, B.C.
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NEW WESTMINSTER — Around 150 residents are without homes after a fire gutted an apartment…
Highway 1 reopens in Fraser Canyon as crews battle B.C. wildfires
Highway 1 has reopened in British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon as crews continue to battle twin…
Two dead, several injured in shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival
TORONTO — Toronto police say two people were killed and several were found with gunshot…
Highway 1 reopens in Fraser Canyon as crews battle B.C. wildfires
Highway 1 has reopened in British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon as crews continue to battle twin…
Ahead of Stampede visit, Carney reiterates bid for unity to solve energy crisis
CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney doubled down on his call for national co-operation to…
Argentina and Switzerland head to extra time with World Cup quarterfinal tied at 1-1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Argentina and Switzerland headed to extra time with their World…
US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over…
Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jude Bellingham locked arms with teammate Harry Kane as England…
Khosla family agrees to purchase defending Super Bowl champion Seattle for $9.612B, AP source says
The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla, in accordance…
Erling Haaland is Norway’s World Cup machine – and the internet’s babygirl
Erling Haaland stands at 6 feet, 5 inches, an intimidating force who can make fellow…
‘Ted Lasso’ stars bring World Cup fever to Kansas City as Argentina faces Switzerland
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Messi and reigning World Cup champion Argentina playing for…
New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Justice has subpoenaed New York Times journalists after they…
England beats Norway and Argentina takes on Switzerland in World Cup quarterfinals, in photos
England advanced to the World Cup semifinals on Saturday, getting two goals from Jude Bellingham…
Argentina and Switzerland head to extra time with World Cup quarterfinal tied at 1-1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Argentina and Switzerland headed to extra time with their World…
Alvarez hits AL-leading 31st homer, Wade has first career grand slam and Astros beat Rangers 9-3
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Yordan Alvarez had another moonshot for his AL-leading 31st home run,…
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