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‘Grave danger’: Kelowna investor slapped with with $1.2M penalty, 20-year ban
He could not answer why he didn't listen to his business partner's warnings.
Why everyone is suddenly talking about the Kamloops aboriginal land claim
Five things to know about it
Vernon murder trial moved to Kamloops as lack of facilities deemed unfair to accused
The Lumby man is accused of murdering his ex-wife.
Maya, 17, got mental health records by FOI, then killed herself. Her mom wants reform
VANCOUVER — Maya Cassady was just two months away from graduating high school with honours when she obtained her mental…
Internal strife on Kamloops council over $211M arts centre groundbreaking
Some felt a groundbreaking ceremony while facing a potential 10% tax hike was "not the best timing."
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: 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.
Hong Kong eateries welcome dogs as city relaxes ban
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong dog owners and their four-legged friends have gained new freedoms after the city relaxed a decades-old rule, allowing the pets to join them at eateries. Since 1994, only guide dogs and those performing statutory...
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'."
B.C. Wildfire Service calls for compliance amid reports of speeding and drone flights
The BC Wildfire Service is issuing a call for compliance, as two out-of-control wildfires continue…
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…
‘Social phenomenon’: Fashion saddles up to politics at the Calgary Stampede
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede is more than a rodeo. It’s a runway for western…
Prime Minister Mark Carney set to attend last day of Calgary Stampede
CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to attend the last day of this…
‘Power hungry’: Nuclear renaissance a boon for Canada’s mining and reactor sectors
CIGAR LAKE, SASK. — Taryn Roske lost her job twice when the nuclear industry had…
US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Arab states
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over…
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally, dies after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress…
Innovation, data fixes fuel Native American graduation gains at federally funded schools
During his senior year of high school on the Puyallup Reservation, Gerald Dillon traded much…
‘Power hungry’: Nuclear renaissance a boon for Canada’s mining and reactor sectors
CIGAR LAKE, SASK. — Taryn Roske lost her job twice when the nuclear industry had…
A look at Canada’s uranium mining industry and its plan for nuclear plants
CIGAR LAKE, SASK. — After about a decade of stagnation, the nuclear industry is now…
‘Not a fun time’: Quebec video game industry in limbo as studios cut back
MONTREAL — At 10:30 a.m. last Monday, about a dozen employees at Bethesda Game Studios…
Your World Cup team’s been knocked out. Which semifinalist should you root for?
So, your team of choice has been knocked out of the World Cup. You want…
Wimbledon final features defending champion Jannik Sinner vs. French Open winner Alexander Zverev
LONDON (AP) — It’s a matchup of the top two seeds as defending champion Jannik…
Best of Wimbledon: The tournament’s top photos
LONDON (AP) — This photo gallery features highlights from the Wimbledon tennis tournament. Jannik Sinner…
‘Social phenomenon’: Fashion saddles up to politics at the Calgary Stampede
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede is more than a rodeo. It’s a runway for western…
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