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‘Canada Shore’ cast surprise customers at Kelowna brewery for country swing night
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"Jersey Shore" spin-off "Canada Shore" is in the midst of filming its second season in Kelowna.
Urban deer problems in Penticton to be addressed by new committee
The City of Penticton is forming an Urban Deer Advisory Committee to formulate potential strategies for managing deer in the…
B.C. set to open Western Canada’s first new medical school in decades
SURREY — Applications are being accepted for those wanting to become doctors through Simon Fraser University, in what the British…
Penticton council proceeds with first step toward tearing down Memorial Arena
Council voted unanimously to proceed to the next phase, which includes preliminary design and site analysis, after hearing from a team of experts advocating for the new facility.
Motorcycle collision deaths spike in B.C. over the summer
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"A fatal motorcycle collision is horrific. It can cause life-long emotional trauma for your loved ones, highway crews and first responders.”
West Kelowna RCMP arrest 50 people in ‘Project Deadbolt’
“This type of coordinated enforcement sends a strong message that criminal activity will not be tolerated in West Kelowna.”
Highland mini cows ready for visits at Salmon Arm ranch
"We’ve had a few farm visits where people sat with a cow and were brought to tears because its so calming.”
iN VIDEO: Kelowna Community Market brings New and Used to Stuart Park
The Kelowna Community Market was a great success for aspiring new vendors this past weekend.…
Shuswap construction company fined $11,000 after worker killed on site
WorkSafeBC said unsafe practices had become normalized.
The Toughest Sport on Dirt returns to Kelowna
Professional Bull Riding is coming back to Kelowna as the PBR Canada Cup Series comes…
RCMP divers recover body of man who drowned in Okanagan Lake
The man, who wasn't wearing a lifejacket, was riding a tube behind a boat when he fell off.
Swimmers prepare to cross Okanagan Lake in longstanding Kelowna tradition
More than 1,200 swimmers are expected to take the plunge in Kelowna this weekend for…
Arson investigation launched into Kamloops-area grass fire
The blaze at Battle Bluffs spread to nearly six hectares before it was brought under control.
‘Canada Shore’ cast surprise customers at Kelowna brewery for country swing night
"Jersey Shore" spin-off "Canada Shore" is in the midst of filming its second season in Kelowna.
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make the air worse several states away, and wildfires in Canada can send smoke...
At least 20 children and 1 adult were killed in a school bus crash in Uganda, police say
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — At least 20 children and one adult were killed when an elementary school bus crashed in the East African country of Uganda, police said Friday. The bus crashed Thursday night in the Kapchorwa District in eastern...
Montreal public health warns of rise in overdoses linked to fentanyl and carfentanil
MONTRÉAL — Montreal's regional public health department is sounding the alarm over a significant rise in overdoses linked to fentanyl use, as well as several fatal overdoses involving carfentanil.The health department says paramedics have administered naloxone medication more than 925...
JONESIE: We need to talk about MLA Amelia Boultbee
Boultbee used all the tactics against me and iNFOnews.ca she has been using against constituents and critics throughout her short political career — lied to my boss, trying to shut me up, then threatened to sue before this column even came out.
Boultbee is now a member of government and she's already enlisted the NDP for help — against me.
iN DISCUSSION: Keeping morale up at work during World Cup
"For true sports fans, these are unique life experiences."
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.
Crews work through night on B.C. wildfire as evacuation orders hold
PEMBERTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Fire crews in the small bedroom community of Pemberton, B.C.,…
Nervous times in Pemberton, B.C., as residents watch fire fight from their backyards
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PEMBERTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Pemberton Mayor Mike Richman says Wednesday evening was a long…
In the news today: Trump TV address, Legion anniversary, air quality brain?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Ontario could see relief from wildfire smoke as blazes continue across north
People who have been wheezing and sneezing at the sight and smell of northern Ontario…
How does wildfire smoke affect your brain today and down the road?
TORONTO — The perils of wildfire smoke don’t stop at the lungs or the heart.…
Landslide in southwest China traps people, rescue efforts underway
BEIJING (AP) — A landslide Friday in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing buried some…
Andy Burnham to become UK Labour leader in last step before taking over as prime minister
LONDON (AP) — Andy Burnham will officially become leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party on…
Japan enacts law to punish national flag vandals. Opponents say it’s a threat to free speech
TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Friday enacted a controversial new law prohibiting desecration of its…
How does wildfire smoke affect your brain today and down the road?
TORONTO — The perils of wildfire smoke don’t stop at the lungs or the heart.…
Officials scrambled behind the scenes as Trump took aim at bridge project: emails
OTTAWA — An American diplomat raised several questions about the Gordie Howe bridge in a…
‘I’ve finally made it to the Horseshoe’: Shania Twain plays Toronto bar that once eluded her
TORONTO — Shania Twain has sold out stadiums around the world, but she’s about to…
Trump uses primetime address to raise doubts about US elections ahead of midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to…
Kimi Antonelli reveals advice from Roger Federer to get back on track in F1 title fight
On the grass courts of Wimbledon or racing through the Belgian forests, what matters is…
Kevin Kelsy leads Timbers to 5-1 romp over Sounders as MLS returns from break
SEATTLE (AP) — Kevin Kelsy finished with two goals and an assist and the Portland…
Toronto FC holds CF Montréal to 0-0 draw in return from MLS break
MONTREAL — CF Montréal and Toronto FC spent nearly two months on the sidelines during…
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