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‘Only game in town’: Osoyoos track set to revive horse racing in B.C.
"Times change, people change, culture changes, and we don't want to see the horses gone.”
Carney Liberals narrowly survive crucial budget vote, preventing winter election
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government narrowly survived a crucial budget vote Monday evening, one that could have sent…
Murder suspect says assault sentence ‘doesn’t matter’ next to how he tortures himself
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia man accused of killing Bailey McCourt says it “doesn’t matter” how long he is sentenced…
BC prison nurse who had relationship with inmate on the hook for $50,000
The regulator said that while they weren't intimate, they planned to be in the future.
Epstein files and affordability concerns threaten to knock Trump’s 2nd presidency off course
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ’s veneer of political invulnerability has begun to crack as he struggles to find…
Okanagan Lake prime spot for catching delicious yet elusive burbot
"They’re a really finicky, weird fish that is just odd in everyway possible. It’s an amazing challenge.”
iN VIDEO: Behind the scenes as Okanagan pro wrestlers get ready for ‘One Crazy Night’
"You get to forget about your bills or your crappy boyfriend... you forget about it for a little while, and you just become somebody else, and it's very cathartic.”
iN PHOTOS: Okanagan Lake got rocked again this year
Thousands of fans gathered in the Prospera Place parking lot to see the shows.
Kamloops hospital construction nearly complete as ER gets major facelift
The next and final step will be an upgrade to Royal Inland Hospital's trauma zone, which is one of the busiest in the province.
‘Disturbing’ display of mutilated marmots at Kamloops park under investigation
"Someone had put the body parts on the playground area, like on the swings and in the slides."
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians’ paycheques spoken for before it hits
“Paycheque to paycheque no longer fully captures the pressure many British Columbians are under."
Underwater search underway for man presumed drowned near Sicamous
Our thoughts are with the missing man's family and friends during this difficult time."
More jail for prolific Kelowna thief who swiped parcels and stole toilet paper
He caused thousand in damage and left residents with lasting psychological and emotional turmoil.
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...
Demand to list short-term rentals in Kelowna slow to recover
“Any government at any level, when they're making policy decisions, the first thing they need to do is determine what is the metric of success.”
Why Customers Say Leading Edge Is Kelowna’s Best ICBC Glass Shop
Leading Edge Glass, at 710 Stremel Road in Kelowna, has amassed an impressive collection of customer reviews, and the reason for such high customer satisfaction comes down to two things: their strong community focus and a commitment to perfection. Leading...
Grateful dog owner describes mountain rescue after canine apparently ingests cannabis
LONDON (AP) — Christina Bluhme was high on the flanks of Britain's tallest mountain with her dogs and one of the hounds was a lot higher — and not in a good way. Tokyo, a 5-year-old black Labrador retriever, had...
THOMPSON: How do Trump and his supporters live with themselves?
Like rats fleeing a sinking ship, those who have tied themselves inextricably to Donald J. Trump are in trouble.
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."
B.C. helicopter pilot helping to fight Colorado wildfire killed in weekend crash
Police in southwestern Colorado say a man from British Columbia died after the helicopter he…
B.C. nurses to halt picketing as mediation talks begin
RICHMOND — The BC Nurses’ Union entered mediation in its dispute with employers on Monday,…
Residents in parts of northern Ontario ordered out by growing forest fires
THUNDER BAY — Residents of a handful of communities in northwestern Ontario have been ordered…
In the news today: U.S.-Iran clash heats up, Canadian ships stuck, B.C. pilot dies
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Heat wave gripping Ontario set to reach peak as temperatures even out in Manitoba
TORONTO — Ontario is expected to start feeling the worst of its latest heat wave…
Ukraine downs 5 Russian ballistic missiles as Kyiv looks to harden its air defenses
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s air force said Tuesday it intercepted five ballistic missiles launched…
The Latest: Supreme Court justices set to testify in rare appearance before Congress
Weeks after the end of a historic term, Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy…
This British Open amateur is a qualified mechanic with cystic fibrosis. He’s proving an inspiration
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — David Howard was aged 7 when he was diagnosed with cystic…
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…
Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as ‘unprecedented’ threat to press freedom
Dangerous. Brazen. Unprecedented. Uncharted territory. Reaction in the media world has been swift and severe…
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…
‘We’re just normal humans’: Angine de Poitrine on their out-of-this world success
In a music industry where even some established acts are struggling to sell tickets, Angine…
This British Open amateur is a qualified mechanic with cystic fibrosis. He’s proving an inspiration
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — David Howard was aged 7 when he was diagnosed with cystic…
Allegri confident he can again match Conte’s title-winning standard after taking over at Napoli
New Napoli coach Massimiliano Allegri is confident of successfully following in Antonio Conte’s footsteps. After…
What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Serious injuries and medical conditions disrupt people’s daily routines and can…
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