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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.
Can’t take hormone therapy for menopause? There are other options
“For two years, I tried to kind of power through.”
Roblox steps up age checks and groups younger users into age-based chats
“We have to remember this comes from a platform that has historically been slow to address systemic predatory behavior despite being marketed to and used by very young children.”
German Baumkuchen ‘tree cake’ survived a disaster and world wars to become a Japanese favorite
“His baking was an expression of his wish for peace.”
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…
In the news today: B.C. storm, a solemn Remembrance Day, meet 2026’s Grey Cup horse
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Things will never be the same’: Wainwright prepares for Remembrance Day after fire
EDMONTON — The Alberta town of Wainwright is gearing up for what could be the…
Dabrusin defends Canada’s climate record in advance of UN climate conference
OTTAWA — Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin pointed to Canada’s work on methane emissions and electrification…
G7 attention in Paris turns to Ukraine while US-mediated talks get underway in Abu Dhabi
PARIS (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his counterparts from the Group…
Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha defends celebrations linked to evangelical group
HERZOGENAURACH, Germany (AP) — Germany and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha has responded to criticism…
Myanmar army seizes key resistance headquarters and 10 bases held by opposition, state media says
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military has seized a key resistance military command headquarters and 10…
Dabrusin defends Canada’s climate record in advance of UN climate conference
OTTAWA — Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin pointed to Canada’s work on methane emissions and electrification…
Ottawa’s $6.5-billion forestry plan offers hope but no quick fix for mills
OTTAWA — Forestry industry leaders say Ottawa’s historic $6.5-billion funding package will give the sector…
Writers’ Trust of Canada set to hand out eight book awards, more than $400K in cash
TORONTO — The Writers’ Trust of Canada is set to hand out eight literary awards…
New biopic shows Stallone’s ‘Rocky’ rise was the real underdog story
TORONTO — Five decades after it was released, “Rocky,” the film about a small-time boxer…
Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha defends celebrations linked to evangelical group
HERZOGENAURACH, Germany (AP) — Germany and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha has responded to criticism…
Meet Taffy, the horse set to trot through a Calgary hotel in Grey Cup tradition
CALGARY — Taffy has braved imitation gunfire, smoke and flames. The off-white horse with brown…
Rain prevents play in the 3rd cricket ODI between New Zealand and India
HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — The third one-day cricket international between New Zealand and India…
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