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Kitten rescued with litter of strays in Armstrong gets life-saving surgery
The litter of kittens, who were just a few days old, were in foster care when one of them started having health problems.
How can Canada better support working parents?
In a recent report, researchers with the Vanier Institute of the Family found Canada lags behind similar countries in supporting working parents with flexible work arrangements and parental leave hours.
Self-appointed watchdog undeterred as Summerland goes public with $360K in legal costs
For more than six years he has sparred with the district in court and in council chambers, all starting with a dispute with his mushroom-farming neighbour and growing to a sense he's "watchdog" at town hall.
Flooring & Tile 101: A Guide to Picking the Perfect Materials for Your Space
Whether you’re updating your home or renovating a commercial space, tile and flooring choices can have a major impact—both in…
iN NUMBERS: Buying a car in BC is getting more expensive
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We've got some numbers that may grind your gears.
More than 80 drug-impaired driving tickets issued at Shambhala in West Kootenay
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"It’s clear this enforcement was necessary."
South Okanagan woman charged with impaired driving causing death
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The fatal crash happened last summer.
iN VIDEO: Okanagan Dream Rally brings horsepower and hope to downtown Kelowna
Downtown Kelowna was packed with high-end vehicles and excited spectators on Saturday as the 2026…
iN VIDEO: Ribfest Penticton makes flavorful return
Ribfest was back in Penticton last weekend with new organizers running the Penticton event. The…
Arts on the Avenue showcases local creatives and the art community for the 11th year
Local artists will be out in full force for the 11th annual Arts on the…
iN VIDEO: BC Summer Games push through smoky weather for weekend games
Athletes hoping to practice and compete on the first day of the BC Summer Games…
Unsightly yet tasty produce for free on Ugly Potato Day in Kelowna
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“Every year, grocery stores reject perfectly good food just because it looks a little different."
iN VIDEO: Vernon woman watches family of weasels grow up in her backyard
“They're all quite playful and the youngsters roll around and do flips."
Unsightly yet tasty produce for free on Ugly Potato Day in Kelowna
“Every year, grocery stores reject perfectly good food just because it looks a little different."
Burned chimney all that remains of woman’s home after wildfire near Clinton, B.C.
CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A resident from British Columbia's Cariboo region says there’s nothing left around her property on Six Mile Lake other than her burnt-out chimney stack and her neighbour’s propane tank.Carol Senzeni said she got the news by...
iN NUMBERS: Let’s be safe out there this BC Day long weekend
Two people, on average, die in crashes on the BC Day long weekend.
Quebec company banned from selling unauthorized peptides: Health Canada
Health Canada says a court has approved the agency's request to permanently ban a Quebec-based online store from selling unauthorized injectable peptides in the country.The federal agency says in a statement that the Superior Court of Québec has granted a...
iN DISCUSSION: Is name recognition the way to choose a local candidate to vote for?
"We've been pondering how to cover this municipal election."
THOMPSON: After 10 years writing columns, time has come to turn another page
It has been fun and I appreciate those loyal readers who have laughed, cried and been angry about the many topics that entered my mind before finding their way onto my iPad and then into this column.
iN DISCUSSION: Fallout from an Amber alert
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
Burned chimney all that remains of woman’s home after wildfire near Clinton, B.C.
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CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A resident from British Columbia’s Cariboo region says there’s nothing left…
Angelo Isidorou is out as executive director of BC Conservatives as shakeup continues
VICTORIA — Angelo Isidorou is out as executive director of the BC Conservatives, as a…
Flowers and teddy bears: Makeshift memorial started for 11-year-old Calgary boy
CALGARY — Calgarians journeyed Thursday to a north end park to hug, cry and honour…
Mediation and legislation: How the government could step into a WestJet strike
OTTAWA — The union representing WestJet flight attendants has issued a 72-hour strike notice, meaning…
WestJet flight attendants’ union serves airline 72-hour strike notice
CALGARY — Intense bargaining between WestJet and the union representing its flight attendants ratcheted up…
Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Mandela Barnes dropped out of Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor on…
Trump floats pulling Blanche’s nomination for attorney general to avoid conceding to GOP demands
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he may pull acting Attorney General Todd…
Takeaways from AP story on child soldiers trained by Colombian mercenaries in Sudan
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — A new report by The Associated Press shows that child soldiers…
Mediation and legislation: How the government could step into a WestJet strike
OTTAWA — The union representing WestJet flight attendants has issued a 72-hour strike notice, meaning…
WestJet flight attendants’ union serves airline 72-hour strike notice
CALGARY — Intense bargaining between WestJet and the union representing its flight attendants ratcheted up…
Afrofest cancelled in Toronto this year over capacity, safety concerns
TORONTO — Toronto’s annual African music festival will not take place this summer after organizers…
Toronto music series Promise Cherry Beach faces backlash after Palestine dispute
TORONTO — A long-running Toronto electronic music party series is facing backlash after one of…
European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads
GENEVA (AP) — European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other…
Baker Mayfield feels ‘disrespected’ by Buccaneers ownership after failing to agree on a new contract
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield feels “disrespected” by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is…
Sean Payton reflects on Drew Brees’ Hall of Fame career ahead of QB’s enshrinement
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Drew Brees has especially been on Sean Payton’s mind lately. The…
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iN VIDEO: Okanagan Dream Rally brings horsepower and hope to downtown Kelowna
Downtown Kelowna was packed with high-end vehicles and excited spectators on Saturday as the 2026…
iN VIDEO: Ribfest Penticton makes flavorful return
Ribfest was back in Penticton last weekend with new organizers running the Penticton event. The…
iN VIDEO: BC Summer Games push through smoky weather for weekend games
Athletes hoping to practice and compete on the first day of the BC Summer Games…