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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.
Union wanted $40,000 after Peachland published fired employee’s name in error
The union representing staff at the District of Peachland wanted $40,000 after the municipality accidentally published the name of a…
BC weed store with ‘no babies’ policy avoids fine for underage sale
A BC weed store which wouldn’t let anyone under 19 enter the premises, including babies, has managed to avoid a…
Montana’s Brier in Kelowna chance for curling community to show off its sport
Anticipation for the men’s national curling championship has been building for years, and the Kelowna curling community is hoping the…
What to do on Valentine’s Day in Okanagan, Kamloops
Love is in the air every year around Feb. 14, but sometimes it can be challenging to find something special…
Square dancing making a comeback in Okanagan, Kamloops
Square dancing is experiencing a bit of a renaissance in the Okanagan and Kamloops after popularity of the social activity…
BC nurse suspended for taking selfie in hospital
A BC nurse has been suspended for three days for taking a selfie in a hospital with a patient in…
‘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…
Carney touts ‘substantial progress’ after Trump delays tariffs for three days
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Tuesday a last-minute deal to delay new…
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…
Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran and other news from the Middle East
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. has no talks planned with Iran but…
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…
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk ‘s killing pointed Tuesday to an…
Carney touts ‘substantial progress’ after Trump delays tariffs for three days
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Tuesday a last-minute deal to delay new…
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…
Crow-Armstrong makes MLB history, Bregman give Cubs another walk-off win over White Sox, 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong made MLB history with a leadoff home run and Alex…
Power surge fuels record-tying night for Brewers in 22-0 rout of Mariners
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The long ball hasn’t been the Milwaukee Brewers’ strength this season, but…
Fernando Tatis Jr. robs a grand slam and hits 2 homers in Padres’ 5-2 win over Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. robbed New York’s Francisco Lindor of a grand…
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