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Tripping an 86-year-old Penticton man, breaking his leg over a parking spot at Walmart, was just this man’s latest angry incident
“Mr. Otway set himself up as parking lot police at Walmart (and) decided to deal with his anger about being ejected from Walmart by attacking an 86-year-old man.”
Former Kelowna bookkeeper sentenced to seven years in jail for fraud
She was also ordered to pay more than $400,000 back to the companies she stole from.
Newly elected Penticton councillor lends his voice to save local gun club
The gun club has been operating in the hills near Penticton city limits for the past 42 years.
Suspect arrested after an assault with a metal pipe in downtown Kamloops
A 31-year-old man was arrested for assault with a weapon.
Frustrated Oliver property owner pleads for help as encampments persist
Todd Gillard presented an impassioned appeal to Oliver council during a recent meeting, urging for a collaborative solution and more consistent enforcement as he works toward cleaning and developing the land.
TRU international student identified as Kamloops Lake drowning victim
The student was swimming near the Tobiano Bruker Marina.
Kootenay liquor store manager fired after 18 years, has heart attack, for mistakenly donating damaged whiskey bottle
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She didn't try to hide anything and paid for it immediately when she learned of her mistake. They still fired her.
The growing effort to save an historic Kelowna home that doesn’t (yet?) need saving
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“I'm not sure where they're getting their information from. We're still in planning for the property.”
iN NUMBERS: Drug deaths down while overdoses stay up in BC
The overdose calls to paramedics haven't declined, but toxic drug deaths have. Here's a look at how things have changed over the past decade.
Kamloops mayor says he had ‘no intention’ to threaten, suspend employee
He wanted it "on record" that it wasn't a threat because he's "sure it's going to end up in a courtroom somewhere."
What we’re missing when we compare awful Kamloops and Okanagan air quality to cities around the world
“It's a goofy way to talk about it.”
iN PHOTOS: Ash, smoke and haze fill Thompson-Okanagan skies
The smoke is forecast to stick around for the next couple of days.
Kootenay liquor store manager fired after 18 years, has heart attack, for mistakenly donating damaged whiskey bottle
She didn't try to hide anything and paid for it immediately when she learned of her mistake. They still fired her.
The growing effort to save an historic Kelowna home that doesn’t (yet?) need saving
“I'm not sure where they're getting their information from. We're still in planning for the property.”
2 buses collide in southern Peru, killing 5 and injuring 16
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Two buses crashed into each other Saturday in southern Peru killing at least five people and injuring another 16, authorities said. The head-on collision took place along the southern Panamerican Highway in the town of Tacna,...
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: Fallout from an Amber alert
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."
Clinton, B.C., resident says his family has ‘lost everything’ in raging wildfire
CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Steve Larabie says he and his family have lost everything…
Embrace difference, says 4-foot-6 B.C. performer Devyn Dalton, Damon’s Odyssey double
Vancouver stunt woman Devyn Dalton says she never expected her biceps to go viral. But…
Advocates hail feds’ rejection of island airport plan, while trade groups pan it
The federal government’s decision to halt Ontario’s plan for a major expansion of Billy Bishop…
Clinton, B.C., resident says his family has ‘lost everything’ in raging wildfire
CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Steve Larabie says he and his family have lost everything…
Canadian NATO intern arrested on suspicions of espionage in Belgium
MONS — A Canadian intern at NATO has been arrested on suspicions of espionage. Belgium’s…
Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Genevieve strengthened into a hurricane Saturday in the Pacific Ocean…
Fast-moving wildfires burn in central Oregon, in photos
Wind-driven wildfires burned across central Oregon, where firefighters worked to contain fast-moving flames threatening nearby…
Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther, Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider
SAN DIEGO (AP) — David Jonsson is the new Black Panther — the son of…
Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther, Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider
SAN DIEGO (AP) — David Jonsson is the new Black Panther — the son of…
Advocates hail feds’ rejection of island airport plan, while trade groups pan it
The federal government’s decision to halt Ontario’s plan for a major expansion of Billy Bishop…
Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther, Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider
SAN DIEGO (AP) — David Jonsson is the new Black Panther — the son of…
Trump returns to correspondents’ dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting
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President Donald Trump returned to the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Friday night, delivering…
Hunter Brown pitches Astros past White Sox 4-1 for 5th straight win
CHICAGO (AP) — Hunter Brown pitched seven shutout innings of two-hit ball and Isaac Paredes…
Minnesota United plays to scoreless draw against visiting Whitecaps
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota United’s Drake Callender and the Vancouver Whitecaps’ Yohei Takaoka…
In less than a year in the majors, Dylan Beavers already has 3 walk-off hits for the Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) — In less than a year at the major league level, Dylan Beavers…
