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Okanagan cops can’t keep up with illegal e-bikes— hospitals aren’t trying
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We'd all like to know if injuries or collisions have risen.
You'd think someone would be counting that.
‘A campaign of malice:’ BC dog rescue claims defamation, judge disagrees
Some questioned the organization's work. So it sued.
Björn Borg tells the AP about drug overdoses and quitting tennis in his 20s
Björn Borg starts his new memoir, “Heartbeats,” with a story about being rushed to a Dutch hospital in the 1990s…
Age isn’t everything when deciding if a child is ready to be home alone
School is back in session, bringing new routines — and new milestones for students. For some, this is the year…
Searchers discover ‘ghost ship’ that sank in Lake Michigan almost 140 years ago
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — After decades of scouring the bottom of Lake Michigan, searchers have finally found the wreckage of…
Lilith Fair doc shows pressure Sarah McLachlan faced as tour was mocked, criticized by outsiders
TORONTO — Sarah McLachlan says preparing for a new documentary about the legacy of Lilith Fair kicked up emotions she…
Finding happiness in amber: On Germany’s Baltic coast, people go hunting for the precious pieces
DAHME, Germany (AP) — Axel Kramer knows exactly where to find amber. He walks down the boardwalk of the village…
iN VIDEO: Heron drops in on paddleboarders on Kal Lake
“Even people on the boats around us were saying they hadn’t seen anything like that either.”
Kelowna murder suspect charged with breaking communication order while in custody
Bailey McCourt's killing has led to changes in the law.
‘Dark place:’ Victim gives emotional speech as judge give Osoyoos chef 5 years for sexual assault
After being charged, he toyed with the system causing endless delays.
Kamloops city hall seeking manager to lead $40M in fundraising for major projects
City hall is taking over the fundraising campaign, seeking millions in donations for two massive Build Kamloops projects.
Salmon Arm cops look for three suspects in home invasion homicide
Police think the suspects left in a black Chrysler 300 sedan with three matching wheels, a solid steel wheel on the rear passenger side and a sunroof.
Three fires in a row has West Kelowna RCMP suspecting arson
A suspicious man with "weird hair" was spotted walking away from one of the fires.
Nine premiers agree to direct-to-consumer alcohol sales from out-of-province
The premiers of nine provinces announced Tuesday that they're removing major barriers to interprovincial sales of alcohol.Provincial rules will be changed to allow brewers and distillers to sell alcohol directly to consumers regardless of jurisdiction.The agreement knocks down a number...
US Virgin Islands’ housing authority accused of corruption as federal funding is suspended
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. government announced Monday it suspended funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands’ housing authority after an investigation found widespread corruption, as residents still struggle to recover from two major hurricanes that hit nearly...
Okanagan cops can’t keep up with illegal e-bikes— hospitals aren’t trying
We'd all like to know if injuries or collisions have risen. You'd think someone would be counting that.
New research affirms construction workers disproportionately affected by opioid deaths
TORONTO — Researchers hope a new report examining the occupations of people who have died of opioid overdoses in Ontario raises awareness about the breadth of the population affected by the drug epidemic.The study found that more than a third...
iN DISCUSSION: Diving deeper into the Okanagan arts scene
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
THOMPSON: Hurricanes teach discretion and resilience
"Hurricanes are as much a part of growing up in Florida as long, hot summers."
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."
BC Wildfire Service braces for heat peak, warns of potential new starts
VANCOUVER — An incident commander for a complex of fires burning near Kimberley, B.C., says…
B.C. review board finds suspected police killer unfit for trial
A man accused of first-degree murder in the 2022 killing of RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang…
In the news: Trump’s depression-era tariff tool, premiers back urgent trade talks
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Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
More than 170 wildfires burning in Ontario’s north
Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources is listing 173 wildfires as active this morning in Ontario’s…
P.E.I. premiers meeting continues as U.S. tariff threats loom
CHARLOTTETOWN — Canada’s premiers will continue meetings in Prince Edward Island this morning, the second…
Chief of troubled Indonesian nutrition agency replaced for second time in 2 months
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto replaced the head of the country’s nutrition…
Ukraine overhauls its military top brass for the fight against Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine pushed on with its fight against Russia’s invasion under new…
A protest movement is challenging India’s establishment. What to know about the ‘Cockroaches’
NEW DELHI (AP) — What began as an online joke has evolved into one of…
New research affirms construction workers disproportionately affected by opioid deaths
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TORONTO — Researchers hope a new report examining the occupations of people who have died…
‘Vicious cycle’: What you need to know about Trump’s Great Depression-era tariff tool
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Canada by threatening to use an…
Shania Twain once dreamt of leaving northern Ontario. Now she’s singing its praises
TORONTO — For years, Shania Twain couldn’t wait to leave northern Ontario. Growing up in…
Detective says D4vd ordered chain saws, body bags in hearing to decide if singer should go to trial
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer D4vd ordered a body bag, chain saws, an inflatable pool…
Olympic rowing great Olaf Tufte who competed at seven Summer Games has died at age 50
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Olympic rowing great Olaf Tufte, who competed at seven straight Summer…
Gausman doesn’t want to leave Blue Jays on a sour note with trade deadline looming
TORONTO — Kevin Gausman hopes that wasn’t his final time pitching for the Toronto Blue…
Vargas hits winning single in 10th as Diamondbacks rally to beat A’s 6-5 after blowing lead in 9th
PHOENIX (AP) — Ildemaro Vargas hit a game-winning single in the 10th inning and the…
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