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Former Kelowna nurse to pay regulator $22,000 for “discriminatory” comments to news
He also got a suspension.
Collision involving motorhome caused last night’s fire in Peachland
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Last night’s roadside wildfire in Peachland was sparked by a highway motorhome crash. Police say it was quickly doused, but…
Body recovered after swimmer drowns in Kamloops lake
A swimmer drowned in Kamloops Lake last weekend as they tried to reach the dock at Tobiano. Kamloops Search and…
Kamloops volunteer crew rescues stranded paddleboarders
Two stranded paddleboarders were safely pulled to shore by Kamloops rescue crews Wednesday afternoon. Police called Kamloops Search and Rescue…
‘Passion for peppers:’ Business is hot for South Okanagan couple
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“The medium of spicy food to engage with the public is hysterical. Humour exists between someone’s perceived heat tolerance and the reality of it.”
Kamloops mayor files RCMP complaint against himself
Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson went to police again, this time to have himself investigated.
How rich Canadians got even richer
The gap between Canada’s haves and have-nots has never been bigger.
Petitioners sought to pitch second Okanagan highway route
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A Penticton woman already sent a petition to Parliament, but the federal government told her to ask Victoria.
Drought putting Okanagan water shortage in “uncharted territory”
"It's really challenging in the early season to predict where we ended up this year."
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.”
Kootenay liquor store manager fired after 18 years, has heart attack, for mistakenly donating damaged whiskey bottle
iNwine
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.
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.”
Petitioners sought to pitch second Okanagan highway route
A Penticton woman already sent a petition to Parliament, but the federal government told her to ask Victoria.
How a Vancouver ATM user with 66 cards set off years-long probe of online drug sales
VANCOUVER — It was more than three years ago when Vancouver police arrested a man after he was seen using multiple bank cards to make withdrawals at an ATM.A search revealed he was carrying 66 bank cards and $39,200 in...
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."
Wildfires merge north of Clinton, B.C., to span nearly 670 square kilometres
Two wildfires threatening the village of Clinton, B.C., and the surrounding area merged late Saturday,…
How a Vancouver ATM user with 66 cards set off years-long probe of online drug sales
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VANCOUVER — It was more than three years ago when Vancouver police arrested a man…
Wildfires merge north of Clinton, B.C., to span nearly 670 square kilometres
Two wildfires threatening the village of Clinton, B.C., and the surrounding area merged late Saturday,…
Young Quebec sailor, 17, aims to challenge gender stereotypes in sailing
MONTREAL — At 17, Jasmine Pernot is set to become the youngest skipper and one…
Carney calls August byelections for three seats in Ontario, Quebec and B.C.
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is announcing byelections will be held in August for…
Exclusive: In a Ukrainian bomb shelter, Laura Loomer explains shift on Russia’s war
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Laura Loomer became infamous for spreading conspiracy theories online. Now, as…
Tadej Pogacar confirms status as a cycling great with record-equaling fifth Tour de France title
PARIS (AP) — Tadej Pogacar confirmed his status as one of cycling’s all-time greats after…
Sweltering heat wave grips central and southern US for a second straight day
At least 40 million people were under extreme heat warnings across central and southern parts…
For some, so-called ‘Skynet Day’ came too close to sci-fi after a rogue agent hacked into a startup
To be fair, James Cameron did warn us. Long before OpenAI broke out of its…
Canada’s Carol Zhao receives main-draw wild card for final National Bank Open
TORONTO — Canada’s Carol Zhao has received a main-draw wild card for what will be…
For some, so-called ‘Skynet Day’ came too close to sci-fi after a rogue agent hacked into a startup
To be fair, James Cameron did warn us. Long before OpenAI broke out of its…
‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet
“The Odyssey” continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in…
Noah Lyles pulls up mid-race at US nationals, suffers a rare loss at 200 meters
NEW YORK (AP) — Noah Lyles pulled up halfway through the 200-meter final at U.S.…
Yankees All-Star Cody Bellinger placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday…
Mike Trout has first 4-hit game in 5 years, moves up Angels’ all-time doubles and singles lists
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mike Trout has his first four-hit game in more than five…
