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She mistakenly sold poisonous mushrooms at a BC farm stand, but experts question how she made such a ‘foolish’ mistake
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Experst say the two types of mushrooms look very different.
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…
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.
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…
Carney says B.C. condo buyout proposal is about affordability, not bailouts
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OTTAWA — Converting British Columbia’s glut of unsold condos into affordable housing is about supporting Canadians, not distressed developers, Prime…
iN NUMBERS: City employees make more than mayors in Okanagan, Kamloops
Guess who's really making the big bucks?
iN PHOTOS: Wildlife spotted feasting on berries in Thompson-Okanagan
Some native songbirds use berries during their courtship rituals.
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…
She mistakenly sold poisonous mushrooms at a BC farm stand, but experts question how she made such a ‘foolish’ mistake
Experst say the two types of mushrooms look very different.
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…
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…
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…
Boat collision on the Congo River killed at least 30 and dozens are missing, Congolese officials say
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Two boats collided over the weekend on the Congo River, killing…
Former Prince Andrew files a legal action to quash warrants that led to searches of his residences
LONDON (AP) — Former Prince Andrew has filed a legal action challenging the warrants that…
Nationalists gain ground in Bosnia election, raising fears of deeper instability
SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina (AP) — An election in Bosnia on Sunday saw nationalist parties…
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…
PEN America: Nearly 12,000 school book bans in a year, a record high
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 12,000 bans took place in public schools over the past…
Pope Francis’ diaries to be published next month, revealing reflections on Vatican years
NEW YORK (AP) — Journal entries kept by Pope Francis before and during his papacy…
Tuchel insists no risks taken with player fitness as Konsa, Scott become latest England withdrawals
England coach Thomas Tuchel defended the treatment of players on national-team duty after Ezri Konsa…
De Minaur reaches China Open final with Djokovic playing Medvedev next
BEIJING (AP) — Alex de Minaur advanced to the China Open final when Hubert Hurkacz…
Backup quarterbacks already are seeing a lot of action this NFL season and most have been winning
Backup quarterbacks are seeing plenty of action and several are having success. The way NFL…
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