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July 17 2025 02:45 PM
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August 21 2025 07:00 PM
BC judge gives Edmonton businessman three years for raping drunk family friend
He called it an affair and his remorse only appeared to be for his marriage.
RCMP conduct board rules Vernon Mountie sexually assaulted colleague
He now has to fight to keep his job.
Suspect arrested for erratic driving in downtown Kelowna pedestrian zone
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"Based on the initial investigation, there is no indication to suggest the driver intended to cause deliberate harm to the public."
Unexploded ordinance slows efforts to extinguish brush fire near Vernon
The discovery of the unexploded ordnance, or UXOs, means Vernon firefighters are taking a cautious and targeted approach to dealing with hotspots.
One of three newborn kittens found in Kelowna scrap yard survives
“It’s heartbreaking to imagine these tiny kittens alone, without their mother or even each other for warmth and protection."
Giant Wells Gray cave remains unexplored seven years after discovery
The cave and the Ovis Creek drainage area surrounding it was closed to the public by BC Parks soon after its discovery in 2018.
August 20 2025 07:00 PM
Kootenay man who assaulted senior loses appeal over $1,400 in restitution
The judge ordered him to pay up, but he didn't want to.
August 20 2025 06:00 PM
Vernon RCMP officer denies wrongdoing, claims he kissed coworker on cheek
He stands accused of 'forcefully' kissing a drunk colleague at a Christmas party.
August 20 2025 01:37 PM
West Kelowna acupuncturist charged with sexual assault
Investigators think there may be more victims.
August 20 2025 12:07 PM
Driver doing 218 km/h near Kelowna nabbed after passing cop car
It was one of 220 vehicles impounded for excessive speed so far this summer by officers with the highway patrol in Kelowna.
August 20 2025 11:30 AM
Penticton Legion mourns sudden death of longtime bar manager
Known for his charisma and love of entertainment, he frequently sang karaoke, danced and brought joy to members.
August 20 2025 10:51 AM
RCMP say small brush fire in Coldstream deliberately set
“We believe there may be people who have information about this incident that haven't come forward."
August 19 2025 02:20 PM
iN DISCUSSION: Medical system is ‘broken’
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you’ll find reader…
August 18 2025 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: How lawyer Cameron Stracher did the wrong thing, then the right thing
"This is a story about two lawyers. They are the same man. He did the wrong thing, and the right thing. His name is Cameron Stracher."
August 12 2025 02:48 PM
iN DISCUSSION: ‘Incompetent bureaucracy at work’
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you’ll find reader…
Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
These weekend events are fun for the whole family.
Elderly Kamloops woman latest victim of PIN and pickpocket scam
The elderly woman is the latest person to fall victim to the elaborate scam.
Suspect arrested for erratic driving in downtown Kelowna pedestrian zone
"Based on the initial investigation, there is no indication to suggest the driver intended to cause deliberate harm to the public."
iN NUMBERS: Now that weed is legal BC teens are smoking less
If you really want to discourage your teen from smoking weed, light up a joint and call it "wacky tobacky".
‘Devastating’ court ruling rejects B.C. ostrich farm’s bid to prevent avian flu cull
The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by a British Columbia ostrich farm…
B.C. names facilitator to help Okanagan Falls become municipality, name to be decided
OKANAGAN FALLS — British Columbia’s government has appointed a facilitator to help create the province’s…
August 21 2025 05:22 PM
Former minister, MLA from P.E.I. dies at 66
OTTAWA — Gail Shea, a former MLA and MP from P.E.I. has died at 66…
August 21 2025 04:16 PM
Court documents detail months-long surveillance of Quebec terror suspects
MONTREAL — Newly released court documents show how police spent months tracking four men accused…
August 21 2025 03:40 PM
‘Devastating’ court ruling rejects B.C. ostrich farm’s bid to prevent avian flu cull
The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by a British Columbia ostrich farm…
August 21 2025 07:26 PM
Erik Menendez was denied parole. Here’s what he said at his hearing
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Erik Menendez was denied parole by panel of California commissioners Thursday.…
August 21 2025 07:00 PM
The top photos of the week by AP’s photojournalists
Aug. 15-21, 2025 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Shuji Kajiyama, highlights some of…
August 21 2025 06:51 PM
Florida must stop expanding ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration center, judge says
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday issued a preliminary injunction halting further expansion…
How MLB’s upcoming deals will change how you watch out-of-market, Sunday night and Wild Card games
When ESPN opted out of its contract with Major League Baseball in February, the network…
Canada Post union says negotiation meeting delayed, with talks to continue Monday
Negotiations that had been scheduled for Friday between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of…
How MLB’s upcoming deals will change how you watch out-of-market, Sunday night and Wild Card games
When ESPN opted out of its contract with Major League Baseball in February, the network…
Lil Nas X jailed on suspicion of charging at police on LA street where he walked nearly naked
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper Lil Nas X was arrested and briefly taken to a…
August 21 2025 07:50 PM
Contreras HR, Burleson’s 2 RBIs power the Cardinals to a 7-4 win over the Rays
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Willson Contreras homered, Alec Burleson’s two-run single highlighted a five-run second…
August 21 2025 07:24 PM
Brady Oliveira leads Blue Bombers to 26-13 win over struggling Alouettes
MONTREAL — Canadian running back Brady Oliveira led the charge as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers…
August 21 2025 07:04 PM
Walker and Diaz hit HRs, Sánchez goes 5 for 5 as Astros beat Orioles 7-2 to end 4-game skid
BALTIMORE (AP) — Christian Walker and Yainer Diaz homered, Jesús Sánchez ended a lengthy slump…
August 20 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Ducks creating chaos
There's just something innately funny about ducks.
August 19 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Weird social media challenge?
It seems like a social media challenge of some kind.