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Wanted gas-throwing ostrich farm protester appears at Toronto ‘freedom’ rally
He's facing allegations that he tried to light a woman on fire but rather than attend court, he's back out there protesting.
Another judicial recount is underway in Kelowna; here’s what that entails
The race for Kelowna Centre is so close, again, it’s going to a judicial recount. Everyone seems to understand that,…
‘Key’ employees, spending again under investigation at TNRD, lawsuit reveals
The regional district's chief financial officer hasn't been at the office for nearly a year, but her complaints have now spurred two investigations.
Winter Pest Prevention: Tips From Kelowna’s Pest Detectives
As temperatures drop across the Okanagan, pests look for warm places to shelter. Local experts share practical tips for keeping unwanted guests out of your home, vehicles, and other structures this winter.
Newcomers shouldn’t underestimate Okanagan winters
"I wanted somewhere with four seasons and I definitely got it when I came here.”
iN VIDEO: Documentary on illegal dumping in Okanagan backcountry airing in new year
“It was eye opening to see just how much garbage is out there.”
Flooding severs B.C.’s Lower Mainland from Interior, as cross-border flows rival 2021
VANCOUVER — Flooding and rock slides have cut off British Columbia’s Lower Mainland from the Interior as a series of…
Difficult and unpopular decisions ahead, B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says
VICTORIA — The British Columbia Conservative caucus of 63 newly elected legislators is united to…
“Very exciting” microscopic find in Kamloops pond sparks partnership with Russian researcher
“I finished documenting most of the birds and flowers around May and thought, ‘what new species can I keep finding?’”
Five-star dams, four-star bridges and other useless Google Reviews in Kamloops and the Okanagan
“This place is incredibly disappointing," said a Google review about Kelowna General Hospital.
Cantabile Singers bring annual Remembrance Day concert to Kamloops
Music will provide an opportunity for reflection and remembrance in Kamloops as the Cantabile Singers…
Why Google reviews are most crucial for Kamloops, Okanagan restaurants and how some handle them
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“If you're having a bad day, nothing tastes right. Everything seems offensive.”
Why Google reviews are most crucial for Kamloops, Okanagan restaurants and how some handle them
“If you're having a bad day, nothing tastes right. Everything seems offensive.”
Court-ordered home sales skyrocket across Kamloops, Okanagan but source elusive
One piece of government legislation likely helped boost that number by a lot.
Vernon man charged for drunk driving in fatal crash that killed teen passenger
He was 18-years-old at the time.
Seeds, preserved hair in tomb point to oldest signs of cannabis high 2,800 years ago, study suggests
GENEVA (AP) — People may have been getting high off cannabis earlier than previously thought — at least 2,800 years ago, a new study suggests. Archaeologists who led a dig at a monumental tomb in Siberia said they turned up...
iN DISCUSSION: Trying to understand the pros and cons of data centres
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
THOMPSON: Monumental change in American politics
"I - like tens of millions of Americans - longed for a repudiation of Donald Trump and the Republican Party...for a decade. Last Tuesday, that wish came true."
iN DISCUSSION: Try explaining the Homeowners grant to a renter
It seems like a strange unnecessary shuffling of money, though isn't a bad idea for seniors.
Galloway’s accuser objected to his media depiction as ‘benign lover’
VANCOUVER — The trial of Steven Galloway’s defamation lawsuit has heard the woman who accused…
Doerkson says indefinite halt at pulp mill a ‘hard blow’ to Quesnel, B.C., workers
QUESNEL — Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says news that a pulp mill in Quesnel, B.C., is…
Galloway’s accuser objected to his media depiction as ‘benign lover’
VANCOUVER — The trial of Steven Galloway’s defamation lawsuit has heard the woman who accused…
Environmental economist tells trial Canada has limited power to alter climate change
VANCOUVER — An environmental economist testifying at Canada’s first youth-led climate trial says the country…
Federal government spent $19 billion on external consultants last year
OTTAWA — The federal government spent $19 billion on external consultants last year, despite a…
At a UN celebration for Ted Turner, memories of a man who saw the power of global cooperation
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — One day decades ago, media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner…
Faced with influx, prosecutor in Washington says he lacks resources to defend immigration cases
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Faced with an influx of petitions by people alleging they’re being…
Thick smog shrouds New Delhi after Diwali firecrackers add to seasonal pollution
NEW DELHI (AP) — A thick blanket of smog shrouded India’s capital Monday after firecrackers…
At a UN celebration for Ted Turner, memories of a man who saw the power of global cooperation
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — One day decades ago, media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner…
Doerkson says indefinite halt at pulp mill a ‘hard blow’ to Quesnel, B.C., workers
QUESNEL — Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says news that a pulp mill in Quesnel, B.C., is…
At a UN celebration for Ted Turner, memories of a man who saw the power of global cooperation
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — One day decades ago, media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner…
Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in British prison for rape and sexual assault
LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for…
Josh Allen and the Bills move to 7-1 with a 23-6 win over the sputtering Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Josh Allen threw a touchdown pass with 44 seconds left before halftime,…
Wembanyama has 40 points, 9 blocks as Spurs win 9th straight with 122-96 victory over Suns
PHOENIX (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked nine shots…
Flagg has 43 points, 10 rebounds, Irving 35 points in Mavericks’ 125-122 win over Pacers
DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg had 43 points and 10 rebounds and Kyrie Irving scored…
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