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Merritt’s decision to ban release of pigeons may net the wrong birds
There's a difference between high-flying pigeons and the sport of pigeon racing.
RCMP launch homicide investigation after man dies in car near Princeton
Investigators are looking for help from the public.
Legal win for former Kelowna 911 dispatcher suing RCMP for trauma
The former dispatcher has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Controversial MAGA musician plans to perform in West Kelowna
The Christian nationalist musician is touring Canada and he's included a stop in West Kelowna.
iN NUMBERS: Impacts of controversial Kamloops mayor spread beyond city
From RCMP investigations to rewriting provincial legislation, it's not just Kamloops feeling the effects of the feuds at city hall.
iN PHOTOS: Grizzly bears in bathtubs at Kamloops wildlife park
“They’re an absolute delight to work with. I call them big furry clowns that could kill you.”
Cherry Lane Shopping Centre in Penticton listed for sale
BC Assessment values the property at $68,764,000.
Kelowna man cleaning handgun fires into apartment floor just missing sleeping teen
He was cleaning a handgun in his apartment at 2:30 a.m.
More people moving to Thompson-Okanagan from within B.C. than anywhere else
iNhome
“That presents some near-term challenges, while the focus remains finding ways to improve affordability in the region.”
How the RCMP reports crime to the public in Okanagan, Kamloops
Often, it's because investigators need tips from the public.
The exclusive Vienna garden party experience in West Kelowna
iNwine
"It's the quaintness of sitting in a natural setting with beautiful trees, the trickling fountain, the birds coming to our water area, which is so close by.”
Kelowna committee will help you evaluate candidates for mayor, council
“Try to find people that may not be in the media every day, or you may not know them, but are good citizens who can make good councillors."
Kamloops International Cup wraps up Saturday with final match at Hillside Stadium
The Kamloops International Cup concludes Saturday, August 1, after bringing professional and high-level Canadian soccer…
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...
Washington state fires destroy hundreds of structures and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate
Light winds and lower temperatures were in the forecast Monday to help firefighters with wildfires in eastern Washington state that forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area while destroying at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures....
Photos show destruction from wildfires in Greece as blazes take hold in Europe and parts of the US
Photos show water-dropping planes and helicopters as hundreds of firefighters battle major wildfires over Europe and parts of the U.S. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. A firefighter walks through a charred forest near Blagon, during...
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…
Lakeside homes destroyed, evacuations expanded as B.C. wildfires surge
VERNON — A wildfire fanned by 115-kilometre-per-hour winds razed homes along the west side of…
Elizabeth May says Greens can win byelection by campaigning on PM’s climate record
OTTAWA — Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says she thinks the Greens can pull off…
WestJet and CUPE reach tentative agreement, ending job action, flight disruptions
CALGARY — WestJet and the union representing about 4,400 flight attendants reached a tentative contract…
Duelling symbols: Alberta and Canada flags creating division ahead of referendum
EDMONTON — Sarah Batchelor says it started a few weeks ago when a large blue…
Some Canadians tell Carney Ottawa’s spelling protocol should lean British
OTTAWA — It seems some Canadians feel quite at home with the federal government’s preference…
The Latest: Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after senators threaten to block his AG bid
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has put it in writing, issuing a formal order terminating…
Democrats’ future is on the line as El-Sayed and Stevens make final push in Michigan primary
DETROIT (AP) — Abdul El-Sayed sat quietly alongside his wife and Black political leaders in…
Water-dropping planes battle Greek wildfires while in France evacuees return home
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Water-dropping planes swooped over a major wildfire west of Athens Monday…
WestJet and CUPE reach tentative agreement, ending job action, flight disruptions
CALGARY — WestJet and the union representing about 4,400 flight attendants reached a tentative contract…
AI-assisted staging draws boos at the Richard Wagner festival in Germany
BERLIN (AP) — An experiment with artificial intelligence at the annual Richard Wagner festival in…
Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye
LONDON (AP) — Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London,…
Singapore bans 2 Massive Attack members after pro-Palestine display at concert
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Singapore has banned the two core members of British band…
Mauricio Pochettino stays as US coach, agrees to 4-year contract extension through 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino is staying with the U.S. soccer team, agreeing Monday to a four-year contract…
Pogačar returns to the Spanish Vuelta in pursuit of a rare double and elusive treble
MADRID (AP) — Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar is returning to the Spanish Vuelta…
Champions League draw gives Bodø/Glimt path through playoffs against Olympiakos or NEC
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Bodø/Glimt, last season’s feel-good story in the Champions League, must get…
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