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BC music teacher had 20-year history of crossing boundaries; he’s now barred from teaching
The teacher left a student feeling "anxious, unhappy, and manipulated."
Penticton firm fined $38,000 for hitting gas line
A Penticton excavation company have been fined $38,000 after it hit a gas line while working on a road. According…
Penticton man carves new chapter at age 89
As a world-class athlete and award-winning homebuilder in his younger years, Rudy Krause knows the value of hard work, patience,…
J.K. Rowling mocks Vancouver park board after its apology over Harry Potter event
VANCOUVER — Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling says being disavowed by the Vancouver Board of Parks wasn’t “much of a…
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to…
BC Mountie docked pay after harassing rookie
His behaviour left the newbie feeling "offended, belittled and humiliated."
No Doubt reunites for Sphere residency. Gwen Stefani will be first woman to headline the Vegas venue
NEW YORK (AP) — Don’t speak — scream, because No Doubt has announced the band’s first run of shows in…
iN VIDEO: Tempest Theatre Living the Dream
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The Tempest Theatre completed their production of “Dream” on Sunday. Director Kate Twa brought new…
Monte Creek Winery night market returns with local vendors, live music and vineyard views
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As the sun begins to set over the vineyards, local vendors, live music, and the…
Metal heads rejoice for the 16th annual Armstrong Metalfest
Armstrong Metalfest is returning this weekend, July 17 and 18, for 2 full days of…
Wildfire burning out of control east of Kelowna
The fire is currently at three hectares in size at Dale Creek, near Joe Rich off Highway 33.
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | July 17-19, 2026
Summer weekends in the Thompson-Okanagan are packed with festivals, markets, live performances and activities for…
Local musicians take the stage at West Kelowna’s Music in the Park
West Kelowna is putting local talent in the spotlight this Friday with an evening of…
iN VIDEO: Tempest Theatre Living the Dream
https://youtube.com/shorts/GdU873JJt58?si=NmmpTyF55-iE-C4D The Tempest Theatre completed their production of "Dream" on Sunday. Director Kate Twa brought new life to Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". The production went the extra mile to visit Naramata's Van Westen Vineyards. On the vineyard currently sits...
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...
World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament
The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the U.S. Bars in Boston reported needing emergency deliveries to keep taps from running dry on some game days. Fans downed a total of 290,000 stadium beers during the six...
Cancer society applauds certification of class-action against e-cigarette maker JUUL
VANCOUVER — The Canadian Cancer Society says the certification of a national class-action lawsuit against the makers of JUUL e-cigarettes is an important step in holding companies accountable for alleged misleading marketing of vaping products. The B.C. Supreme Court certified...
iN DISCUSSION: MLA Boultbee’s behaviour part of growing concern in provincial politics
"It’s still unusual in BC politics, unprecedented in my experience, different, new, worthy of public note but also a growing concern if you count fellow rogue MLAs Dallas Brodie and Tara Armstrong on this pole."
JONESIE: We need to talk about MLA Amelia Boultbee
"There’s a common denominator in these many public and private conflicts, a personal tactic and method antithetical to the cooperation and good will required for good politics let alone good government. Voters need to know about and decide if this Trumpian strategy of frightening, silencing and punishing critics is for them."
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.
Eby says he’ll tell Carney no deal with U.S. is better than a bad one
B.C. Premier David Eby says he’ll be telling Prime Minister Mark Carney that no trade…
At least four homes destroyed by wildfire near Boston Bar, B.C.: official
An official with the Fraser Valley Regional District says the out-of-control Ainslie Creek wildfire north…
Saab says pilot training will take place in Canada if Ottawa buys Gripen jets
OTTAWA — Swedish fighter jet maker Saab has struck a deal to work with Canadian…
Mistrial declared in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault conviction: defence lawyer
TORONTO — A lawyer for billionaire businessman Frank Stronach says a judge has declared a…
Poilievre demands more details about Gordie Howe bridge deal
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is demanding more information from Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Clara Ester, activist who rushed to Martin Luther King Jr. after he was shot, dies at 78
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Clara Ester, an activist who as a 20-year-old college student rushed…
Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final
NEW YORK (AP) — Mikel Merino can smell and see the smoke from the Canadian…
Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that Darline Graham, the sister of…
Saab says pilot training will take place in Canada if Ottawa buys Gripen jets
OTTAWA — Swedish fighter jet maker Saab has struck a deal to work with Canadian…
Mexican foreign minister says trilateral trade talks will happen when ‘appropriate’
OTTAWA — Mexico’s foreign affairs minister said Friday his government will engage in trilateral talks…
Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for ‘My Left Foot,’ dies at 81
LONDON (AP) — Brenda Fricker, who became the first Irish woman to win an Academy…
Trump doubles down on US election attacks in his primetime speech
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to…
Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final
NEW YORK (AP) — Mikel Merino can smell and see the smoke from the Canadian…
Argentines and Spaniards face divided loyalties ahead of Spain-Argentina World Cup final
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Cervantes and Borges. Tortilla and asado. Flamenco and tango. Argentines…
Fifa draws cheers at the British Open. And it’s nothing to do with soccer
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — There have been roars of support for Fifa around the links…
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