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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."
Why BC tech workers are facing a grim job market
For software engineer Amy Tang, landing a job was no small feat. She remembers on several occasions progressing through four…
Four season luxury Nordic spa proposed for Vernon hilltop
An Alberta developer is pushing ahead with a plan to build a luxury Nordic spa adjacent to Vernon's The Rise…
Love planet Venus reaches annual peak brightness on Valentines Day
Known as the love planet, Venus is reaching its peak brightness for the year coincidentally on Valentines Day, and the…
Earthquake felt on southern Vancouver Island is latest B.C. tremor
VANCOUVER – Residents across southern Vancouver Island reported feeling a 3.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off the southern coast, the…
Trump’s tariffs won’t have serious short-term impacts on Kelowna, Kamloops businesses
As Canadians brace for potential economic turmoil from American tariffs, cities like Kelowna and Kamloops are in a better position…
‘A madness in the air’: Trump’s threats unleash patriotic wave among Canadian
McGill University undergrad Daniel Miksha made a significant decision over the weekend. After hearing the news that U.S. President Donald…
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…
An AP reporter spends the night locked inside Jerusalem’s holiest church with clergy and pilgrims
JERUSALEM (AP) — The enormous doors were pushed shut, the clanking bolts secured from the…
Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska US Senate primary
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A candidate with the same name as Alaska’s incumbent U.S. senator…
Dolly Parton built a better world, with rhinestones and songs
NEW YORK (AP) — There are few inalienable truths: Everyone was born, everyone will die,…
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…
Dolly Parton built a better world, with rhinestones and songs
NEW YORK (AP) — There are few inalienable truths: Everyone was born, everyone will die,…
Former detective says Tupac murder suspect was gang ‘shot caller’ who had final say in shooting
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former Compton gang detective testified Tuesday that Duane “Keffe D”…
Ramírez has 5 RBIs and Kwan gets 5 hits to rally streaking Guardians past Angels 8-6 in 10 innings
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — José Ramírez drove in five runs with three doubles, Steven Kwan…
Shaking off Marte drama, the Diamondbacks earn 40th comeback win to stay in playoff race
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have had their share of strife over the past…
Astros beat Yankees 9-7 as Alvarez hits a go-ahead triple in the 8th
NEW YORK (AP) — Yordan Alvarez went 3 for 5 and lined a go-ahead triple…
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