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July 17 2025 02:45 PM
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August 09 2025 04:00 PM
Sexual innuendo and befriending student gets BC teacher suspended
He invited the student to his home, served them food and gave them a hug.
‘Unique and difficult:’ BC jury finds university professor guilty of sexual assault, but judge not convinced
In part, the judge pointed the finger at Crown prosecutors.
How can Canada better support working parents?
In a recent report, researchers with the Vanier Institute of the Family found Canada lags behind similar countries in supporting working parents with flexible work arrangements and parental leave hours.
Kamloops’ ‘mammoth-sized’ marmot has a superfan in Scotland
"I just knew I had to make a version of it. There is something soothing about it... just so funny, cute and relatable."
Best meteor shower of the year reaching peak in Okanagan, Kamloops
A bright moon could dim out the view some of the fainter meteors.
Kelowna year ahead of province’s push for more homes to be built
Cities that don’t meet the housing target could face consequences from the province.
August 08 2025 04:00 AM
iN PHOTOS: Teddy bear picnics in Okanagan, Kamloops
Most of our province is considered bear country.
August 07 2025 07:00 PM
City won’t release former Kamloops CAO’s severance agreement
He clearly blamed the mayor for his departure, but it's not clear what David Trawin and city hall agreed to before the announcement.
August 07 2025 06:00 PM
Stranger rescues severely allergic woman after wasp attack in Kamloops
“I panicked and thoughts flashed through my mind like how far I am from the hospital, how long will it take for an ambulance to get here and if I’m going to die."
August 07 2025 04:30 PM
Central Okanagan real estate sales lag well below ten-year average
While sales slump, prices hold steady.
August 07 2025 01:49 PM
$5,000 worth of putters stolen from Vernon golf shop
Investigators have CCTV footage of the two suspects.
August 07 2025 12:00 PM
‘Crime of opportunity’: Spike in bicycle thefts in Kelowna this summer
“Thieves are often looking for quick access and minimal resistance."
August 08 2025 04:36 PM
iN DISCUSSION: ‘Enough’ of Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson
Here you’ll find reader responses to stories, letters to the editor and newsletter editorials, or…
August 08 2025 02:15 PM
JONESIE: When ‘journalists’ help themselves, they don’t help anyone
I'm probably wrong about Kelowna Now... "Their approach seems to work well enough for The Rebel."
August 04 2025 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: Hey Trump, the good ol’ days in America weren’t so good
"Trump’s Make America Great Again mantra might sound good on the surface…but it relies on fear and hate more than any positive or optimistic appeal to a diminishing audience of voters. The clear message: white folks have lost their grip on America…and only I - Donald Trump - can return the good ol’ days when you ruled."
Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
These weekend events are fun for the whole family.
Central Okanagan real estate sales lag well below ten-year average
While sales slump, prices hold steady.
iN NUMBERS: Buying a car in BC is getting more expensive
We've got some numbers that may grind your gears.
Summerland looks at potential for cannabis use at public events
Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes drew a few laughs at a recent council meeting when he quipped that allowing cannabis consumption at the annual Christmas Light Up celebration would give a whole new meaning to “light up.”
Fleetwood clings to one-shot lead in Memphis as Scheffler lurks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tommy Fleetwood had a three-shot swing go against him early and…
Man out on release for violent offence arrested after stabbing in Abbotsford, B.C.
VICTORIA — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a business owner sustained “life-threatening injuries” while at…
August 09 2025 02:48 PM
Storms kill 1, injure another and displace hundreds of inmates in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Strong storms before dawn Saturday in eastern Nebraska killed one person…
August 09 2025 01:26 PM
Three men stabbed, one fatally, outside bars in Montreal, police say
MONTREAL — Montreal police were busy early Saturday dealing with three stabbings in two separate…
August 09 2025 12:35 PM
A Colombian senator shot in June falls back into critical condition after hemorrhaging
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay, who was shot in June during…
August 09 2025 02:48 PM
Storms kill 1, injure another and displace hundreds of inmates in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Strong storms before dawn Saturday in eastern Nebraska killed one person…
August 09 2025 02:37 PM
Hundreds cheer Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego as Democrats take offensive against Trump’s tax bill
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Hundreds of people cheered Sen. Ruben Gallego at a town hall…
August 09 2025 02:32 PM
Iraqi prime minister removes paramilitary commanders after deadly clash with police
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s prime minister approved sweeping disciplinary and legal measures against senior commanders…
Man out on release for violent offence arrested after stabbing in Abbotsford, B.C.
VICTORIA — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a business owner sustained “life-threatening injuries” while at…
Russell Wilson and Jaxson Dart show promise in Giants’ 34-25 preseason win at Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Promising but far from perfect was rookie first-round draft pick…
James Cook warms up but declines to play in Bills preseason opener as contract standoff continues
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills coach Sean McDermott was able to convince running back…
Notre Dame loses TE Kevin Bauman and RB Kedren Young to season-ending knee injuries
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame announced Saturday that sixth-year tight end Kevin Bauman…
August 09 2025 04:23 PM
James Cook warms up but declines to play in Bills preseason opener as contract standoff continues
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills coach Sean McDermott was able to convince running back…
August 09 2025 04:19 PM
Fleetwood clings to one-shot lead in Memphis as Scheffler lurks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tommy Fleetwood had a three-shot swing go against him early and…
August 09 2025 04:10 PM
Tommy Fleetwood clings to 1-shot lead in Memphis as Scottie Scheffler lurks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tommy Fleetwood had a three-shot swing go against him early and…
August 08 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: WWE Smackdown vs Claw
Don’t worry about these cats, the fights are all rehearsed anyways. If these cats tried…
August 07 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Doggo’s creative bed ban workaround
After being banned from his human's bed this pup devised a workaround.
August 06 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: People having bad days for our benefit
Whether it's a case of instant karma or someone discovering the law of physics at the worst possible moment, this collection of videos will keep you in stitches.