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Why only one Amber alert went out when West Kelowna kid was taken by mom twice
"Every occurrence is evaluated independently based on the specific facts and evidence available to police at that time.”
WestJet blamed a crew shortage but a Kelowna man sued and won
The airline failed to put forward evidence.
Public toilets to bail reform: Proposed UBCM resolutions from Okanagan, Kamloops
UBCM has a committee that goes through the hundreds of ideas, or resolutions, put forward by municipalities to decide which ones ought to be considered, and which ideas aren’t worth bringing forward at the convention.
Mental health unit added to Kamloops emergency department
"I think too many of us have at times said, 'I'll be OK and I'll just get through this,' "but if you broke your leg you wouldn't be powering through. I think that's the normalization we need to get."
Jail for Kelowna drug dealer who used Porsche as weapon
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He pointed the vehicle at the victim and put his foot on the gas.
One arrest following suspicious death in Kelowna home
"We believe this is an isolated matter and there is no increased risk to public safety.”
iN NUMBERS: What the stats say about crime in Kamloops, Okanagan
Numbers don’t really capture the whole story, but it’s still important to keep an eye on them.
Gunshots reported in riverside armed robbery in Kamloops
Cops converged on the area after someone reported hearing gunshots near the riverbank along Victoria Street West on Tuesday afternoon.
iN VIDEO: Kamloops film maker captures “horror” beetle
"There are always fascinating things to discover out in nature. This one was pretty creepy."
UPDATE: Abducted child in West Kelowna found safe
Police issued a province wide alert early this morning for help locating a four-year-old boy…
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.
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.”
The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders
LONDON (AP) — Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it’s no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick. “The same way that you want to season...
With flames in backyard, Boston Bar resident tells of B.C. town surrounded by fire
Attila Banhegyi said a tree was burning in the backyard of his home in Boston Bar, B.C., a community now surrounded by fire.Banhegyi, who runs a campground and also has a mail-order cosmetics business, was one of the handful of...
Ottawa paid out $190M in federal EV subsidies this year as sales slowed
OTTAWA — Canadians have claimed more than $190 million in federal subsidies this year toward purchases of new electric vehicles.New data from Transport Canada shows 44,315 claims were recorded through June, half of them from Quebec.Ottawa relaunched the rebate program...
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."
With flames in backyard, Boston Bar resident tells of B.C. town surrounded by fire
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Attila Banhegyi said a tree was burning in the backyard of his home in Boston…
B.C. murder suspect acquitted, confession tossed for ‘degrading’ police treatment
A British Columbia man accused of murdering his common-law wife has been acquitted after a…
With flames in backyard, Boston Bar resident tells of B.C. town surrounded by fire
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Attila Banhegyi said a tree was burning in the backyard of his home in Boston…
B.C. murder suspect acquitted, confession tossed for ‘degrading’ police treatment
A British Columbia man accused of murdering his common-law wife has been acquitted after a…
Feds should increase federal health funding, but with strings attached: advocates
CHARLOTTETOWN — Advocates are urging the federal government to increase health care funding and impose…
Rebel Wilson cleared of defaming an actor who starred in her directorial debut
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An Australian court has cleared Rebel Wilson of defaming the…
Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment
PHOENIX (AP) — Amish Shah won the Democratic primary Wednesday in a hotly contested congressional…
Rei Ami from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and comedian Ken Jeong take a bite out of ‘Shark Week’
NEW YORK (AP) — Rei Ami, whose voice helped fuel the hit movie “KPop Demon…
Premiers tout unity ahead of P.E.I. talks with Carney, ‘bullish’ on U.S. trade deal
CHARLOTTETOWN — Premiers said they remain a united Team Canada against a common adversary in…
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…
Rebel Wilson cleared of defaming an actor who starred in her directorial debut
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An Australian court has cleared Rebel Wilson of defaming the…
Rei Ami from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and comedian Ken Jeong take a bite out of ‘Shark Week’
NEW YORK (AP) — Rei Ami, whose voice helped fuel the hit movie “KPop Demon…
Pavel Bucha scores two goals, Cincinnati beats Whitecaps 4-3
CINCINNATI (AP) — Pavel Bucha scored two goals Wednesday night to help FC Cincinnati beat…
New Wallabies coach Les Kiss announces his first squad for rugby test series against Japan
SYDNEY (AP) — New Wallabies coach Les Kiss has chosen his first squad for Australia’s…
Alvarez and Paredes hit back-to-back homers in Astros’ 5-2 win over Marlins
HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez and Isaac Paredes hit back-to-back home runs in the eighth…
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