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Kelowna killer’s failure to complete counselling leads to more charges
He was 22-years-old when he killed a 32-year-old father with a hammer on a Kelowna street.
West Kelowna ready to dredge Green Bay after years of complaints
West Kelowna is moving ahead with a dredging project on Okanagan Lake that has been in the works for years.…
Kamloops wildlife photographer makes rare find
Kamloops wildlife photographer Doug Giles is known for his stunning photography and has snapped photos of a variety of owls…
Kamloops mayor says ‘deportations’ could risk housing market
Kamloops is one of many BC cities badly squeezed for housing, but its mayor suggested too much supply in the…
Tk’emlups ‘healing house’ construction cost estimated at $7.5M
Plans are moving forward as Tk’emlups te Secwepemc looks for contractors to manage its planned healing house, a health-care facility…
iN PHOTOS: Overwintering birds feast on berries in Kamloops, Okanagan
There are numerous species of birds that overwinter in Kamloops and the Okanagan and they rely on certain food sources…
$5M in provincial funding to protect Okanagan’s tree fruit from extreme weather
The Okanagan tree fruit industry was hit hard by extreme weather last year and the provincial government is providing $5…
‘See a need, fill a need’: Summerland man’s website reports damaged homes as locals evacuated
"The thought hit me of all these little kids and parents that are stuck just not knowing, and it made me angry."
Vernon woman charged with arson days after Bradley Creek wildfire broke out
The fires were lit in the Commonage Road area of Vernon.
More people evacuated by Bald Range wildfire returning home
Roughly 150 structures have been damaged or destroyed in Summerland and Electoral Area F.
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.
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.
Once shaped by court rituals, China’s imperial cuisine lives on today
BEIJING (AP) — It is said that Empress Dowager Cixi once dreamed of a pastry during the final decades of imperial China. The same treat was served to her at breakfast the following morning. Delighted, she summoned her chef and...
After deadly floods in India’s Assam, experts call for better warnings and long-term planning
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Rojo Neog left his house in India's Assam state on the evening of July 19 to buy candles after heavy rain knocked out electricity. As he rode back on his bicycle, the Dikhow River suddenly rose...
Feds move to repeal EV sales mandate without new stringent emission rules in place
OTTAWA — The federal government moved last week to formally repeal the electric vehicle sales mandate, but the more stringent emission standards Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to replace it with is not close to being finalized.In a notice in...
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."
Alexandra Lodge, a gold rush-era landmark, survives B.C. wildfire
The owners of the gold rush-era Alexandra Lodge in southwestern B.C., are celebrating news that…
Metro Vancouver workers picket projects linked to planned harbour dredging
VANCOUVER — Job action by unionized Metro Vancouver outside workers could affect the dredging of…
CP NewsAlert: Trump pauses tariffs on Canada for three days
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he is hitting pause for three days on…
Alexandra Lodge, a gold rush-era landmark, survives B.C. wildfire
The owners of the gold rush-era Alexandra Lodge in southwestern B.C., are celebrating news that…
Take a bough: Climbing takes relationship with B.C.’s trees to the next level
VANCOUVER — Fifty metres up a grand fir tree, and the rigidities of the world…
South Korean and US militaries shorten drills by about half after Trump ordered a reduction
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The South Korean and U.S. militaries have agreed to shorten…
The Latest: Byron Donalds and David Jolly will compete to replace Ron DeSantis as Florida governor
Voters in Alabama, Florida and Wyoming are deciding Tuesday which candidates to advance to the…
US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for Florida governor against Ex-Rep David Jolly for the Democrats
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor…
CP NewsAlert: Trump pauses tariffs on Canada for three days
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he is hitting pause for three days on…
Alexandra Lodge, a gold rush-era landmark, survives B.C. wildfire
The owners of the gold rush-era Alexandra Lodge in southwestern B.C., are celebrating news that…
Some Tupac Shakur family members step out of courtroom while others stay to face autopsy photos
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Some members of Tupac Shakur’s family stepped out of the courtroom…
Frank Beard, drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
NEW YORK (AP) — Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top…
Fever reserve Sophie Cunningham draws boos at Tempo game in Toronto
TORONTO — Sophie Cunningham tried to laugh off the boos that dogged her at Scotiabank…
Rutschman hits 1st homer for Red Sox as Boston beats the Diamondbacks 9-4
BOSTON (AP) — Adley Rutschman hit his first homer as a member of the Red…
Bell’s home run, Jeffers’ two-run double push Twins past Braves 4-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Josh Bell hit a two-run homer, Ryan Jeffers drove in Minnesota’s other…
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