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Thompson-Okanagan drought a threat to your lawn and deadly for fish
"The province reports the natural condition, and in the Okanagan… it is not really a natural condition because of all the reservoirs in the hills."
Rules for e-bikes, e-scooters Kelowna cops and schools are worried about
Kelowna RCMP and Central Okanagan Public Schools have concerns about people riding e-bikes and e-scooters dangerously and whether they actually…
Health minister visits KGH with no timeline for reopening pediatric unit
Health Minister Josie Osborne visited Kelowna General Hospital during the controversial pediatric unit closure, and didn’t come out with a…
Kelowna man who kicked pregnant wife didn’t want jail; a judge disagreed
A Kelowna tow truck driver who kicked his ex-wife in the head while she was pregnant argued he shouldn’t get…
New Interior Health CEO isn’t enough for Kelowna MLAs
Interior Health has a new CEO following the controversial Kelowna General Hospital pediatric unit closure, but local MLAs aren’t satisfied…
Controversial Okanagan MLA has a ‘journalist’ on her payroll
“I'm a bit appalled. Journalists ideally strive to be impartial, but that's obviously not the case here. It's just another nail in the coffin of respectable journalism.”
BC First Nations are leading a waste revolution
A thick smoke from a burning garbage dump used to hang over Lil’wat Nation, putting the community’s health at risk.…
Lifetime thriller starring Angie Harmon filming through the smoke in Kelowna
Angie Harmon is known for her work on productions like "Law and Order" and "Rizzoli and Isles".
Penticton city council fed up with ‘awful’ cellphone service
Cell tower maps suggest it may be even worse in Vernon.
Kelowna has worst jobless rate for third month in a row
"Unemployment is far higher in business-driven communities like Kelowna."
Citizens put out suspicious fires in Kelowna park
After calling the fire department, the local residents put out the fires.
Hot Nite in the City Cruises Back to Kamloops with Classic Cars and Family Fun
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Chrome shines in the summer sun as hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars…
Crankworx World Tour brings downhill challenge to SilverStar
Crankworx is returning to SilverStar Resort this weekend, bringing four days of downhill mountain biking…
Kamloops Ribfest Returns with Award-Winning Barbecue, Live Music and Family Entertainment
The smell of slow-smoked barbecue and the sound of live music will once again fill Riverside Park as Kamloops Ribfest returns for a weekend of food, entertainment and community fundraising. One of Kamloops' most popular summer festivals, Ribfest brings together...
N.S. Court of Appeal says province can’t deny people in tents enhanced income support
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday that the province cannot refuse enhanced income support to unhoused people living in tents.The unanimous ruling by a panel of three judges overturned a Nova Scotia Supreme Court decision last year...
Hot Nite in the City Cruises Back to Kamloops with Classic Cars and Family Fun
Chrome shines in the summer sun as hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars and custom vehicles roll into Kamloops for Hot Nite in the City, one of Western Canada's largest automotive festivals on the 8th of August. The...
Dark-web drug trafficker is sentenced in B.C. after being extradited from Germany
VICTORIA — A Victoria man who was recently extradited from Germany to face accusations of running a dark-web drug trafficking ring has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to five charges.RCMP say 29-year-old...
iN DISCUSSION: Kelowna mayor and councillor partying at Hotel Eldorado sends wrong message
"Here's my hope for all would-be politicians — leave the office better than you found it."
JONESIE: Well, look who was partying at the Eldorado Hotel this weekend
See if you can note the difference between the responses of the two candidates for mayor.
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."
B.C. police launch wildfire arson investigations, as blazes raise trauma in Shuswap
Terry Evans was driving home from picking up groceries with his wife on the north…
Metro Vancouver bus operators reject tentative deal again, to begin job action
VANCOUVER — The union representing Metro Vancouver transit bus operators says its members have rejected…
B.C. police launch wildfire arson investigations, as blazes raise trauma in Shuswap
Terry Evans was driving home from picking up groceries with his wife on the north…
Prosecution rests in trial of man accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter
ELIZABETHTOWN — The prosecution wrapped up its case against a man charged with second-degree murder…
Dairy farmers warn against concessions as U.S. tariff deadline looms
OTTAWA — Canadian dairy farmers are warning against any concessions involving their sector as trade…
Democrats try to present a united front in Michigan after bitter primary
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Democrats on Friday urged voters to rally behind their statewide candidates,…
Pentagon revokes former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s access to classified information
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon revoked former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s “eligibility” to…
Blanche wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said Friday that he will back Todd Blanche’s…
Dairy farmers warn against concessions as U.S. tariff deadline looms
OTTAWA — Canadian dairy farmers are warning against any concessions involving their sector as trade…
N.S. Court of Appeal says province can’t deny people in tents enhanced income support
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HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday that the province cannot refuse enhanced…
Plaintiff Trump gets reprieve from an order to disclose his finances in BBC case – but only for now
President Donald J. Trump, Plaintiff, got a welcome break this week in one of his…
New couple on ‘Heated Rivalry’ S2 to be played by Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie
TORONTO — “Heated Rivalry” has its new heartthrobs. Crave says Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie…
Defending champion Ben Shelton downs Zizou Bergs to advance in NBO Open men’s tennis
MONTREAL — The scoreboard suggested a straightforward afternoon for Ben Shelton, albeit he saw things…
Joc Pederson’s 2-run homer in the 6th lifts Rangers past the Orioles 2-1
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Joc Pederson hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning and…
Kevin Gausman shines in his Cubs debut, pitching 7 sharp innings in a 6-4 win over the Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kevin Gausman provided exactly what the Cubs hoped for when…
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