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No jail for Kelowna man who pointed gun at sex worker
The woman pleaded for her life.
Kelowna RCMP catch suspected ‘brazen’ ATM thief
A suspected ATM thief was caught in a stolen truck in Kelowna last week. Kelowna RCMP arrested a man who…
City of Kelowna buys Hells Angels clubhouse after a decade of legal proceedings
After years of effort, the provincial government seized the Hells Angels clubhouse in Kelowna and has now sold it to…
All cancer care services under one roof ‘not feasible’ in Kamloops: health ministry
Critics of the upcoming Kamloops cancer clinic want the plans redrawn to avoid splitting chemotherapy and radiation services, but the…
Construction on most difficult stretch of cycling trail from Sicamous to Osoyoos underway
The most technically challenging section of a cycling trail, that would run from Sicamous in the north to Osoyoos in…
Giving kids lottery scratchers as gifts can create risky gambling behaviour
With online gambling accessible and rising in popularity the BC Lottery Corporation is warning people that giving kids lottery scratchers…
Christian group handing out pamphlets near Kelowna high school
Members of a Christian group were outside Rutland Senior Secondary School in Kelowna handing out bibles and pamphlets during students’…
Highland Valley near Kamloops restarts copper production amid water shortage
The company that owns the mine said production was temporarily paused "to appropriately manage site water supply".
Not all calls for help with mental heath crises should go to Kelowna RCMP
"Many people experiencing a mental health crisis do not require a police response."
Kamloops Target Sports Association brings target competition to Kamloops
A day of friendly competition and target shooting returns to Kamloops as the KTSA .22LR…
Parks Alive wraps up Free Summer Concert Series with Live Music and Shrek 2
Festivals Kelowna has been putting on free concerts across the months of July and August…
Why satellites tracking BC wildfires don’t detect them
"It is not what I would ever recommend for early detection."
Latest volley in Trump trade war swells ranks of Okanagan-based group dedicated to boycott
“The elbows are up and the gloves are off."
Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment, so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
YORK, Maine (AP) — As a morning fog lifted over Maine's York River, Mike Masi and his two interns stood on a dock sorting through a mound of one of the region's most despised crabs and hoped to find a...
Buy Canadian: Purchasing patriotism sees renewed push amid rising tariffs
Buy Canadian sentiment is seeing a resurgence across the country as backlash to U.S. tariffs grows. Consumers eager to support local products and businesses are swapping shopping tips and resources online as some retailers renew labelling of tariffed or homegrown...
Police vehicle hits man in Vancouver, prompting watchdog investigation
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's watchdog agency is looking for witnesses after a police vehicle hit a man lying on the ground in Vancouver last month, leaving him with serious injuries. The Independent Investigations Office says in a statement that the...
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: What a mess the BC Conservatives find themselves in
"In a time where David Eby's NDP appears to be out of ideas and momentum and voters clearly would prefer another choice, this is their option."
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?
Division, defections, depletion: How the B.C. Conservatives lost 12 legislators
The B.C. Conservatives came within three ridings of victory in the 2024 provincial election, winning…
MLAs Day and Wat join B.C. Conservative exodus, blaming Findlay’s ethics and conduct
Upheaval in British Columbia’s Opposition Conservatives stepped up a gear on Wednesday, with two more…
Trump’s trade czar says U.S. didn’t make last-minute trade demands
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade czar went on a Canadian news network Wednesday…
Floods caused by a glacial collapse kill at least 160 people on Nepal-China border, hundreds missing
UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal (AP) — Massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and…
Saskatchewan’s Premier Moe announces 50% retaliatory tax on U.S. booze amid trade war
PRINCE ALBERT — As Canada’s trade war with the United States escalates, Saskatchewan is hitting…
Small plane crashes in water next to remote Alaska coastal town, killing all 4 on board
A small plane carrying four people crashed into shallow waters next to a remote coastal…
More than 1,300 are missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by glacial collapse
DEVIGHAT, Nepal (AP) — Rescue teams were searching for hundreds of missing people along the…
Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings,…
Trump’s trade czar says U.S. didn’t make last-minute trade demands
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade czar went on a Canadian news network Wednesday…
Joey and Jesse Buss joining San Diego Padres’ new ownership group
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Joey and Jesse Buss are part of the San Diego Padres’…
Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings,…
Britons get the chance to read Jason Arday’s story for themselves as memoir is published in the UK
LONDON (AP) — Britons who saw Professor Jason Arday’s life and death dissected by weeks…
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik win the US Open mixed doubles championship
NEW YORK (AP) — Jakub Mensik texted Karolina Muchova on the eve of the U.S.…
Schwarber hits his 40th homer as the Phillies shut out the Mariners 6-0
SEATTLE (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th home run, Jesús Luzardo struck out…
Butler homers and Williams hits a 2-run triple as the Athletics beat the Twins 7-4
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Lawrence Butler homered, Alika Williams hit a two-run triple and…
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