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Kelowna bought $3.5M industrial property from Hotel Eldorado owner amid boardwalk vote
Kelowna has gone to court to annex lakefront boardwalk so the public can access it.
If you use stimulants, talk to your doctor about heart health
People with heart disease who use cocaine or methamphetamine are at higher risk of death by accidental overdose. A recent…
Geocaching leads West Kelowna couple on extraordinary adventures
A world of exploration, adventure, travel and new discoveries are all possible through geocaching. West Kelowna resident Dave Westhouse took…
Geocaching leads West Kelowna couple on extraordinary adventures
A world of exploration, adventure, travel and new discoveries are all possible through geocaching. West Kelowna resident Dave Westhouse took…
Okanagan contractor who was ‘out of the country’ still liable for unpaid bills
A Lake Country contractor, who said they were out of the country and no longer ran the business, has been…
Suspension and therapy for BC teacher who yelled at Grade 7 class
A BC teacher, with a history of yelling at her students, has been suspended for two days and ordered to…
How little birds wearing tiny backpacks can help us solve big problems
White-throated sparrows teach each other new songs on migration stop-overs. Dainty Tennessee warblers make unexpectedly long stops in Quebec’s semi-urban…
No end in sight to dry spell in Okanagan, Kamloops: meteorologist
“It’s not atypical for us in the summer to see one of these dry months but to see the duration of this dryness is really what's the most concerning right now."
Everyone on Kamloops city council running for re-election
Most want to hold onto their council seats while one incumbent councillor is running for mayor.
iN NUMBERS: Online fundraisers for victims of the Bald Range wildfire
Hundreds of people have raised more than $100,000 for wildfire evacuees in the Okanagan.
iN VIDEO: WinCon Kelowna welcomed by the tabletop community
The Coast Capri Hotel was off to a busy weekend on August 14, 15, and…
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops’ Logan Stankoven brings Stanley Cup home
Hundreds showed up to cheer for the local hockey legend.
iN VIDEO: Downtown Sounds rocks Downtown Vernon
The Vernon Downtown Association has been putting on free concerts every Thursday in July and…
Bryan Voltaggio’s makes his lobster rolls with a flavor-boosting soak
I’ve never been to Maine for a lobster roll, but the ones I’ve had in other places have been so good that I knew I needed to make one myself. This version is from my cookbook “Home” and is made...
Fear grips children after deadly earthquake in eastern Indonesia leaves thousands displaced
LAMBA LEDA, Indonesia (AP) — Thousands of people remained displaced on the Indonesian island of Flores on Tuesday, three days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 70 people, injured nearly 1,200 others and damaged thousands of homes. The disaster...
Penn State cocaine trafficking ring involved 2 fraternities, authorities say
Thirteen former or current Penn State University students were criminally charged Monday on allegations they participated in a cocaine-trafficking ring that involved two fraternities, authorities said. Two of them, who were the main suppliers, made routine trips to Philadelphia and...
Federal government invests $24 million for cannabis and brain health research
TORONTO — Federal Minister of Health Marjorie Michel has announced $24 million to create the Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium. Funded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the group of 10 research teams from across Canada will work...
iN DISCUSSION: Climate change has disrupted summer
"The summers of my youth are not the same. They have been disrupted by climate change and I don't think they are coming back."
iN DISCUSSION: How effective is government wildfire emergency alert system?
Do you think you can rely on the alerts sent to your phone?
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."
Take a bough: Climbing takes relationship with B.C.’s trees to the next level
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA — Fifty metres up a grand fir tree, and the rigidities…
B.C. couple awarded damages against neighbour after 2022 shooting
VICTORIA — The British Columbia Supreme Court has awarded more than $1 million in damages…
Parti Québécois says it won’t hold referendum on sovereignty while Trump is president
MONTREAL — The leader of the Parti Québécois says his party would not call a…
Deadline looms as Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat on $28 billion worth of Canadian…
In the news today: Tariff deadline looms, B.C. wildfires, Tumbler Ridge demolition
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
The Latest: Alaska, Florida and Wyoming hold primaries as California voters pick Swalwell successor
Voters in Alabama, Florida and Wyoming are deciding Tuesday which candidates to advance to the…
The Moscow region is hit by a drone blitz as Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces launched one of their biggest drone attacks on Russia…
The Latest: Disney sues Trump’s FCC over broadcast license challenge
Disney sued the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday, saying freedom of speech is threatened by…
Deadline looms as Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat on $28 billion worth of Canadian…
B.C.’s provincial health officer to hold news conference amid wildfire smoke warnings
VANCOUVER — B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is set to hold a news…
National Symphony Orchestra will play at 6 DC-area venues next season as Kennedy Center shuts
Forced from the Kennedy Center following approval of a reconstruction project by allies of President…
Journey prepares for the last leg of what could be rockers’ final tour together
NEW YORK (AP) — The long, riding road once more beckons for the members of…
Pakistan hit by a blow as Babar Azam ruled out of 1st test vs England
LEEDS, England (AP) — Pakistan captain Babar Azam was ruled out of the first test…
No. 14 USC has everything in place for Lincoln Riley to chase Trojans’ first CFP berth
No. 14 Southern California LOS ANGELES (AP) — 2025 record: 9-4 Expectations The Trojans have…
Senegal hires Patrick Vieira as coach to replace fired Pape Thiaw
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal hired Patrick Vieira as its new coach on Tuesday to…
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