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Acton not dropping out of Lumby mayoral race so challenger isn’t acclaimed
This year's double election sees Lumby mayor Kevin Acton running in both municipal and provincial elections a week apart.
A galactic Nobel? Experts float the International Space Station among contenders for the Peace Prize
STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — Not-so-outlandish, prognosticators say: The Nobel Peace Prize this year could go galactic, with an award to…
Stallone at 80 reflects on ‘Rocky’ 50 years later: ‘I am a lucky dog’
NEW YORK (AP) — Fifty years after Sylvester Stallone pulled off one of Hollywood’s all-time long shots with “Rocky,” the…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 12:10 a.m. Australia and Paraguay played…
Pop diplomacy: Eurovision gives Canada a chance to flex ‘soft power,’ expert says
OTTAWA — Canada should dust off its sequins and get ready to dazzle Europe, a historian said Thursday after the…
‘You should believe me’: B.C. murder suspect says ex-wife’s death was like a suicide
The ex-husband of Tatjana Stefanski, who is accused of stabbing her to death in rural British Columbia in 2024, has…
iN VIDEO: Mid-Autumn Festival welcomes community at Grizzli Winery
A fun-filled day of traditional performances and making mooncakes was held at Grizzli Winery in…
iN VIDEO: Last Spike near Revelstoke more than an educational stop for weary Trans-Canada travellers
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This free, must-see stop is located 45 kilometres west of Revelstoke and is open year-round.
iN VIDEO: The Price is Right Live gives Kelowna the TV experience on stage
Kelowna was excited and filled with nostalgia for Bob Barker and Drew Carey with the…
Secret Kamloops ‘voting bloc’ vets election candidates
"Our goal is to use the voting power we have to ensure the right people get into the horseshoe."
iN VIDEO: Orchestral Rock Odyssey rocks the classics at Kelowna Community Theatre
The Gary Cable Project, along with the GCP Orchestra with Maestra Rosemary Thomson and ‘Project…
Ban for BC teacher caught in creep catcher-style sting op on Grindr
He thought he was chatting with a 14-year-old boy.
Okanagan distillery doing just fine as U.S. ban on Canadian alcohol takes effect
“Their banning of Canadian alcohol had the exact opposite effect.”
Spain’s government dealt blow after parliament rejects housing measures. Early election speculated
MADRID (AP) — Spain's progressive government was dealt a costly legislative defeat on Friday when lawmakers rejected a package of emergency measures aimed at tackling the nation’s housing affordability crisis, as protesters gathered outside Parliament demanding help for renters. The...
Verstappen wants a ‘lesson learned’ after software issues in F1 cars delay race start
Max Verstappen said he wants “a lesson learned” after Formula 1 drivers and fans were left waiting for software updates because the cars' algorithms weren’t able to handle a wet track. The first attempt to start Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix...
Prosecutors probing deaths of 2 Ole Miss students charge shop clerk, son with selling illegal kratom
Federal authorities investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students have charged a store clerk and his son with selling an illegal kratom product, prosecutors announced Friday. A drug task force in Mississippi had previously urged people to avoid...
JONESIE: A lot of people are counting on Tom Dyas in Kelowna; it shouldn’t be this hard
They don't want Ron Cannan to win, but voting for Dyas should feel a lot better than this.
iN DISCUSSION: Another close race in Kelowna Centre? It depends
"Loyal Wooldridge is up against Kristina Loewen again, still one of the weakest links in the BC Conservative chain."
iN DISCUSSION: Eby and the NDP have made a classic mistake
"They think opposition faults are their advantage."
B.C.’s Eby promises new tax on millionaires to help pay for health care
British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby said his party would introduce a new tax bracket…
Slugs gone, bugs gone, strawberries thriving as invasive lizards boom in B.C.
Tracy Menzies had been at war with slugs in her backyard garden as they’ve always…
In the news today: jet search ends, Quebec votes, MPs return, daylight time debate
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Quebec voters heading to the polls for provincial general election
MONTREAL — Voters in Quebec’s 127 ridings are heading to the polls today to choose…
Trial to start today where former UBC professor alleges defamation
VANCOUVER — A trial is expected to start today in B.C. Supreme Court where author…
Spain’s prime minister calls early elections as pressure mounts over housing crisis
MADRID (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced early general elections Monday after his…
Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for research into brain activity
STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to Karl Deisseroth, Peter…
Former Prince Andrew files a legal action to quash warrants that led to searches of his residence
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s former Prince Andrew has filed a legal action to quash warrants…
MPs return for break with debate set on key legislation and new bill on the table
OTTAWA — Parliamentarians are back in Ottawa where debate is set to continue on the…
Screen time limits not enough to tackle problematic social media use: experts
TORONTO — Experts from around the world, including Canada, say the scale of digital technology…
Inside the DC ‘Power to the People’ festival headlined by Bruce Springsteen
COLUMBIA, Md. (AP) — In the shadow of Washington, Bruce Springsteen and a few musical…
FBI Director Kash Patel gets engaged to longtime girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins
FBI Director Kash Patel is engaged to his country singer girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, the pair…
Portugal team officials say door is open for Cristiano Ronaldo to return after ‘misunderstanding’
LISBOA, Portugal (AP) — Portugal wants Cristiano Ronaldo to know he’s welcome back to the…
Workload concerns over Haaland after Man City striker asks to come off during Norway loss
PORTO, Portugal (AP) — Norway coach Ståle Solbakken revealed he had a “heart-to-heart conversation” with…
Brisbane 2032 launches a cockatoo emblem for Olympics and Paralympics after an accidental leak
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The cockatoo has won out over the kangaroo, the koala and…
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