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Latest volley in Trump trade war swells ranks of Okanagan-based group dedicated to boycott
“The elbows are up and the gloves are off."
What $1.3B in federal security spending means for Okanagan border crossing
Spending $1.3 billion on border security was a bargaining chip in the trade war negotiations with the U.S., but details…
B.C. First Nation files Charter challenge over RCMP refusal to enforce bylaws
VANCOUVER – Inaction by the RCMP has emboldened criminals to enter and stay on First Nation reserve lands without the…
Predatory sales, unfair contract terms a focus of B.C.’s new consumer protection laws
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government is making changes to its consumer protection laws to stop predatory sales and protect…
Middle East latest: Fragile ceasefire intact as Israel, Hamas agree on new exchange
Israeli and Hamas officials said Tuesday they have reached an agreement to exchange the bodies of dead hostages for the…
Rustad says B.C. Conservatives having ‘family’ issues, amid defiance and disunity
VICTORIA – B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad says the party is having “family” issues — but he’s not worried about…
Keystone XL redux? Trump says he wants defunct oil pipeline back from the dead
CALGARY – U.S. President Donald Trump says he’d like to see the Keystone XL pipeline brought back from the dead,…
Partial win for Shuswap development stung with $20K wastewater fine
The company argued the fine was too steep as there was "low to none" risk to the environment.
iN PHOTOS: Residents help urban wildlife during drought, wildfires in Thompson-Okanagan
Extreme heat events and wildfires are causing more heat exhaustion and severe dehydration in wild animals.
$200,000 fine for BC realtor who falsified income to buy subsidized condo to rent out
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The government-subsidized affordable housing units were meant for middle-income families and individuals.
iN NUMBERS: Nearly 80% of British Columbians support Carney in Trump trade war
Nine out of ten Canadians surveyed expect life to get more expensive.
Kamloops man’s death prompts petition to ban e-scooters
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The 18-year-old died while riding a rental e-scooter.
Wildfire forces Okanagan fruit pickers back to Mexico
After bouncing between shelters reluctant to accept them, Mexican workers are heading back home months earlier than expected.
$200,000 fine for BC realtor who falsified income to buy subsidized condo to rent out
The government-subsidized affordable housing units were meant for middle-income families and individuals.
E-scooter hospitalizations up by 40%, many with head and brain injuries: data
TORONTO — The Canadian Institute for Health Information says hospitalizations for both children and adults riding e-scooters rose by almost 40 per cent in the past year. Data released Tuesday showed there were 837 hospitalizations last year between April 2025...
B.C. drug deaths rebound from May to June, but still down sharply from peak
Deaths in British Columbia due to unregulated drugs have rebounded from May to June but remain sharply down from their peak three years ago.The BC Coroners Service says there were 138 deaths in June, up 25 per cent from 110...
iN DISCUSSION: Escalation of Trump’s trade war is going to hurt
"Are you satisfied with how Canada has acted?"
iN DISCUSSION: Okanagan bakery stirs up wildfire compensation controversy
The bakery and coffee shop in Peachland would like to be compensated for business lost when tourists fled.
iN DISCUSSION: How effective is government wildfire emergency alert system?
Do you think you can rely on the alerts sent to your phone?
B.C.’s Eby urges Carney to look beyond tariff response in U.S.-Canada trade war
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he’s encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to…
Rosalyn Bird latest MLA to quit B.C. Conservatives, warns against racism, homophobia
VANCOUVER — On Tuesday morning, B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay acknowledged that more legislators could…
Frenemies for Canada: Ex-Alberta premiers join hands to keep province from separating
Two former political foes in Alberta are joining hands to try to keep the province…
B.C.’s Eby urges Carney to look beyond tariff response in U.S.-Canada trade war
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he’s encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to…
QuickQuotes: Reaction to Canada’s retaliation against Trump tariffs
OTTAWA — Canada is hiking tariffs to 50 per cent on some American products after…
The Dolly Parton you may not know, in her own words
For nearly five decades, Dolly Parton talked with Associated Press reporters about far more than…
More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others…
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80 of cancer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant…
Frenemies for Canada: Ex-Alberta premiers join hands to keep province from separating
Two former political foes in Alberta are joining hands to try to keep the province…
B.C.’s Eby urges Carney to look beyond tariff response in U.S.-Canada trade war
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he’s encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to…
The Dolly Parton you may not know, in her own words
For nearly five decades, Dolly Parton talked with Associated Press reporters about far more than…
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80 of cancer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant…
Jackson Holliday shines for Orioles at Busch Stadium, where his dad starred for the Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jackson Holliday has a lot of memories of Busch Stadium. He…
Francisco Lindor leads resurgent Mets to 3-2 victory over MLB-best Brewers in 10 innings
NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor made a diving catch at shortstop with the bases…
Slugger Cal Raleigh extends homer streak to 4 at-bats and ties Mariners’ record
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle slugger Cal Raleigh homered in his first at-bat against the Philadelphia…
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