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More jail for Knox Mountain arsonist who had ‘little grasp on reality’
The judge told the court he was clearly divorced from reality.
Kelowna RCMP hand out 49 traffic tickets in one day
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Kelowna RCMP officers were handing out traffic violation tickets left and right during an enforcement blitz Tuesday. Officers gave out…
Watchdog group calls for Kamloops ‘town hall’ amid nuisance, encampment fires
A Kamloops city hall watchdog group is calling for a public forum amid social issues, sparked by a set of…
iN NUMBERS: Thousands still use libraries in Okanagan, Kamloops
If you don’t have a library card, get one, if for no other reason than to make people believe you’re…
Authorities mum on seizure of prolific offender’s home in Kamloops
Police say a prolific offender in Kamloops had their home seized, but RCMP and the province won’t provide many details…
Conflict of interest case against Kamloops city councillor dismissed
A Kamloops city councillor has been cleared by a judge after a failed effort to have him disqualified from office.…
South Okanagan’s historic Adra Tunnel officially open
The Adra Tunnel is open to the public after years of work restoring the historic piece of the Kettle Valley…
Kelowna’s H2O centre popular with those trying to escape the wildfire smoke
“We’ve seen quite a spike over the last four to five days.”
Suspect arrested after brush fire in Salmon Arm
"The investigation remains ongoing and we continue to seek additional witnesses."
Off-road vehicles banned from Southern Interior backcountry
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The ban doesn't apply on private land.
Three suspects arrested in Salmon Arm shooting
RCMP said the investigation remains ongoing and further details cannot be released at this time.
Fingers crossed forecast rain hits right spots in Okanagan, Kamloops
“There could be certain locations within the region which see a pretty heavy shower which obviously would be great.”
Photos show Italian winemakers harvesting grapes earlier due to extreme heat
CORTE FRANCA, Italy (AP) — Extreme heat is pushing Italy’s Franciacorta winemakers to harvest grapes earlier than expected. Rising temperatures and low rainfall are accelerating ripening, forcing producers to adapt as they work to preserve the quality of their wines....
Almost nowhere in California is building enough, according to the state. Here’s why
Every eight years, state housing regulators give cities and counties across California an especially dreaded homework assignment: Make a plan for a bunch of new homes. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration assigns localities goals to hit at four different affordability levels....
Auto thefts continue downward trend across Canada, new report shows
OTTAWA — Auto thefts have continued trending downward across the country and the number of reported thefts over the first half of 2026 was 10 per cent lower than in the same period last year, says a new report from...
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: Some call for backcountry ban in midst of BC wildfires
Is it time to ban backcountry recreational activity?
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.
B.C. man charged after discovery of 14,000 child exploitation images, videos
SURREY — A man has been charged after an investigation by police in Surrey, B.C.,…
The fight for Faulder: When B.C. brothers fought to save home from raging fire
PENTICTON — A resident of Faulder, the tiny B.C. community that was largely obliterated by…
Ontario fire crews making good progress despite large area burned, minister says
TORONTO — Ontario’s minister of natural resources says crews are making progress fighting wildfires, with…
Petition signed by thousands calls for U.S. ambassador to be removed from Canada
OTTAWA — A petition set to be presented in the House of Commons this fall…
Environment Canada launches new weather warning system to address ‘alert fatigue’
OTTAWA — Environment Canada is launching a new, more targeted thunderstorm and tornado warning system.…
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former Republican Mayor John Giles as her running mate
PHOENIX (AP) — Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has picked a Republican-turned-independent to be her…
The Latest: Primary elections in Wisconsin and Minnesota test the Democratic Party’s direction
Primary elections are taking place in six U.S. states on Tuesday — Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota,…
Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has released an American military veteran who spent more than four…
Strong film slate, FIFA screenings help boost Cineplex’s Q2 results
TORONTO — A strong film slate and theatre presentations of FIFA World Cup matches helped…
Petition signed by thousands calls for U.S. ambassador to be removed from Canada
OTTAWA — A petition set to be presented in the House of Commons this fall…
Strong film slate, FIFA screenings help boost Cineplex’s Q2 results
TORONTO — A strong film slate and theatre presentations of FIFA World Cup matches helped…
YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I’m So Happy’
NEW YORK (AP) — Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher…
LIV players returning to PGA Tour has been a trickle. The tour might need to plan for more
Any notion that players lured away by the Saudi Arabia riches of LIV Golf would…
Colandrea’s style caused havoc for UNLV’s opponents. Will it for Nebraska against Big Ten defenses?
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Anthony Colandrea quickly ingratiated himself with his Nebraska teammates. To be…
Andrew Baker named next chief executive officer of Alpine Canada
CALGARY — Andrew Baker hopes to reap what he’s helped sow as the next president…
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