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iN PHOTOS: Weird and wacky fruit and veggies in Okanagan, Kamloops
Harvest season in backyard gardens can be filled with quirky surprises.
Clutch moments galore, on friends’ epic road trip from Vancouver to Arctic and back
iNwheels
VANCOUVER — When Jaden Konishi rolled his 1986 Porsche 944 into Vancouver after an 8,000-kilometre road trip to the Arctic…
Vegfest Kelowna brings wholesome food and education to City Park
Healthier alternatives, eco-friendly materials, and the vegan lifestyle will be celebrated at the 6th annual Vegfest in Kelowna on Sunday,…
Young players picking up lessons with rebuilding Vancouver Canucks
PENTICTON — Braeden Cootes is getting used to living out of a suitcase. The 19-year-old centre knows it’s up to…
A 35% tax increase in Vernon over four years is helping to pay for lots of nice things
From parks to pools Vernon has cool new stuff. It's come at a cost.
West Kelowna’s new mayor strolled into office unopposed, and it’s not that rare in BC
Stephen Johnston gets to skip the election campaign.
Lake Country’s push to charge industry more for water gets support
"We can see how closely water security is connected to the long-term well-being of our communities."
Penticton city councillor found guilty of historic sex crimes
He was found guilty on five of the seven charges.
Judge pauses Hotel Eldorado lakeshore boardwalk dispute with city
Kelowna city hall can't buy its way out of the Hotel Eldorado boardwalk dispute.
In unusual move, BC ministry not identifying suspended teacher who injured student
Teachers' names are normally made public, but not in this case.
‘Appetizing’ stores are the quieter, less famous sibling of the Jewish deli
NEW YORK (AP) — In traditional Jewish American food culture, a “deli” was where you went for a towering pastrami sandwich. You went somewhere else entirely to buy lox and a schmear: an " appetizing store.” The quieter, less famous...
At least 4 killed as floods inundate more than 16,000 homes in Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — At least four people were killed after heavy rains, floods and landslides inundated more than 16,000 homes in northern and central Vietnam, authorities said Friday. Large areas remain flooded, although rain that has fallen in the...
Lowriding culture celebrated in San Francisco as it receives broader recognition
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Drivers in vehicles built to move low and slow cruised Saturday down San Francisco's Mission Street in celebration of one of the city’s most distinctive cultural traditions: lowriding. Music played as hundreds of customized cars bounced,...
Why it can make more sense to sell BC Bud in Germany than Kelowna
"It's more money in their pocket.”
iN DISCUSSION: A message for Premier Eby as he hints about calling an election
"No one wants an election."
iN DISCUSSION: How America has squandered good will from 9/11
"You perhaps forget the fact that 'our' includes everyone in this country. Mayors are not just responsible to people with means, but to everyone who lives in their jurisdiction. Maybe looking at it from that angle would help in finding answers?"
iN DISCUSSION: Did not watering your lawn help? Not as much as you’d think
"It’s been a weird summer with the water restrictions where I live in the Okanagan."
Drought conditions persist across southern B.C. despite recent rainfall
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s southern Interior is facing “entrenched” drought conditions despite recent rainfall. The…
Conservatives in chaos as eight join CentreBC and Eby says no decision on early vote
The self-destruction of the British Columbia Conservatives has birthed a right-of-centre alternative in the provincial…
‘Why walk away?’: Emotional Danielle Smith speaks against separation at online forum
CALGARY — An emotional Premier Danielle Smith held back tears Saturday as she recounted a…
Canada’s defence minister calls U.S. deal on Greenland ‘encouraging’
OTTAWA — National Defence Minister David McGuinty says the United States’ deal to boost its…
Gen. Jennie Carignan not selected for senior NATO post
OTTAWA — NATO chiefs of defence have elected German Gen. Carsten Breuer as the next…
Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital, and other Mideast developments
Saudi Arabia on Saturday confirmed that Yemen’s Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with…
Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’ as he opens solo concert
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert Saturday with comments about Gaza after…
US military says it killed four in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military attacked a boat suspected of being used to smuggle…
‘Why walk away?’: Emotional Danielle Smith speaks against separation at online forum
CALGARY — An emotional Premier Danielle Smith held back tears Saturday as she recounted a…
MS NOW, CNN and Politico say their journalists were denied access to White House after Trump ban
NEW YORK (AP) — Reporters from three major news organizations — CNN, MS NOW and…
Cameron Whitcomb wins entertainer of the year at CCMA Awards
SASKATOON — Breakthrough artist Cameron Whitcomb has taken home the gold trophy for entertainer of…
Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’ as he opens solo concert
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert Saturday with comments about Gaza after…
CF Montreal’s home winless streak extended to nine games in 2-0 loss to Columbus Crew
MONTREAL — CF Montreal is now winless in its last nine home Major League Soccer…
Martínez homers from both sides of the plate as Guardians beat Athletics to stay atop AL Central
CLEVELAND (AP) — Angel Martínez homered from both sides of the plate as part of…
Brandon Lowe’s go-ahead homer in the 8th lifts the Pirates past the Royals, 6-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brandon Lowe hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth to lift…
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