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The incumbent advantage questioned in Kamloops municipal election
"Incumbents have an advantage because of name recognition, right? You see a ballot like Kamloops with (dozens of) people on the ballot, you get blown away."
Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?
NEW YORK (AP) — Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among…
Adding mini clover to grass seed creates a green, hardy, drought-tolerant lawn
Would you like a lawn that grows well in full sun or part shade, requires little or no watering, chokes…
Why don’t indie theatres show more Canadian films? Industry group blames studios, sort of
TORONTO — A group representing independent Canadian cinemas wants studios to drop an industry practice that it says is keeping…
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…
iN PHOTOS: Weird and wacky fruit and veggies in Okanagan, Kamloops
Harvest season in backyard gardens can be filled with quirky surprises.
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.
‘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."
Findlay resigns as B.C. Conservative leader after weeks of caucus upheaval
Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned as the leader of British Columbia’s Conservatives on Sunday, after weeks of…
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…
Poilievre says Canada will never be the ’28th state’ of the European Union
BRANTFORD — Pierre Poilievre is doubling down on his objection to Canada becoming an associate…
Findlay resigns as B.C. Conservative leader after weeks of caucus upheaval
Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned as the leader of British Columbia’s Conservatives on Sunday, after weeks of…
Carney welcomes Norwegian PM to Ottawa to discuss Arctic security, energy
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store…
ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a…
Patrick Clancy to give first TV interview on ’60 Minutes’ after Lindsay Clancy mistrial
The ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy will give his first televised interview to “60 Minutes” on…
An Israeli is shot dead in the occupied West Bank, and other Mideast developments
An Israeli was fatally shot in the occupied West Bank, while Israel’s military said it…
Blanchet warns of a possible ‘Trojan horse’ in any deal between Canada and Europe
OTTAWA — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is warning against a potential “Trojan horse” scenario…
As Parliament returns, focus is on the U.S. trade war, new EU ties and cost of living
OTTAWA — Parliament will get back to work Monday after a three-month break, with the…
‘La Bola Negra’ wins People’s Choice Award at Toronto International Film Festival
TORONTO — “La Bola Negra,” an epic film about the interconnected lives of three gay…
Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?
NEW YORK (AP) — Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the…
Atletico Madrid beats 10-man Real Madrid 2-1, Man City outlasts Sunderland in Premier League
MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid won the first capital derby of the season in the…
Rodgers and Turner help the Vikings shut down the Bears for a 9-3 win in the rain
CHICAGO (AP) — Dallas Turner threw Tyson Bagent to the ground, then took off down…
Dodgers get better of Giants’ bullpen in 3-1 win to sweep three-game series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kiké Hernández hit a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning,…
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