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Mayoral candidates agree on Kelowna’s effort to de-regionalize but one doesn’t like the secrecy
Tom Dyas and Ron Cannan both say Kelowna is subsidizing its neighbours in the Central Okanagan.
Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ duel in ‘Empire Strikes Back’ goes up for auction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In July, a lightsaber with Luke Skywalker’s severed hand from “The Empire Strikes Back” sold for…
iN VIDEO: Kelowna Downtown Library hosts community Craft Supply Swap
Local artists and hobby crafters were out Saturday morning eager to see what the community donated for a craft supply…
Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — For Jessica Renda, the breaking point was a particularly chaotic Christmas season. Consumed by her eldest…
B.C. government marks 5 years since heat dome killed hundreds
VANCOUVER — A stifling heat dome that sat over much of British Columbia five years ago is being remembered by…
Kamloops tightens rules on homeless encampments; still averse to Kelowna approach
Don't expect homeless people in Kamloops to be wrangled into one fenced area like Kelowna's outdoor shelter space.
iN VIDEO: Le Cirque de France brings high-flying stunts to Kamloops
Aerialists, tight-wire performers, contortionists and FMX riders brought the Big Top to Kamloops as Le…
New, local ownership turning Cherryville wilderness camp into tourist destination
Gold Panner Campground sits on 40 acres of wilderness with two creeks running through it.
iN VIDEO: Magician Ryan Michael shares what sparked his love of magic
Every magician has that one moment. The trick they couldn’t explain. The one that made…
iN PHOTOS: Country roads showcase beauty of Thompson-Okanagan
The photos invite viewers to step into the frame and wonder what lies ahead.
DOUBLE ELECTION 2026: If they stay out of trouble, mayors in Kamloops, Okanagan earn much more than councillors
It's not a bad salary, if you keep your nose clean.
No shortage of experience among Vernon’s mayoral candidates
A look at Vernon's three candidates for mayor hoping for your vote.
Wear your favourite plaid at the Clad in Plaid Harvest Festival at Rose Hill Orchard
Enjoy some local cider, fall weather, and participate in some fun activities being hosted at Rose Hill Orchard this Saturday, October 10, from 12 pm to 4 pm. As the leaves begin to change and the harvest season settles across...
‘Home’ documentary from ‘Degrassi’ co-creator explores complexities of Ontario encampment
TORONTO — When tents started popping up on the lawn in front of a sprawling provincial property in Cobourg, Ont., television producer Linda Schuyler wondered who the people living in the encampment were."I started to go in and get to...
Isaias moves north into Appalachians and mid-Atlantic; Southern California battered by Rachel
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — People in the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama cleaned up after Hurricane Isaias swept through as the storm's remnants caused flooding in North Carolina on Sunday, while powerful Pacific Ocean waves stirred up by Rachel, a...
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...
iN DISCUSSION: Civility replaced with rage in the public square
"I used to rely on a thin maxim that you can't take social media comments seriously because people wouldn't say these things to each other in person. I don't believe that anymore."
JONESIE: Kamloops voters have one real job this election, but one more big consideration
"One of Reid's better character defects is his relentlessness. He won’t take no, he’ll never quit and that sounds awfully admirable until you realize that's a trait he only shares with those dogs that can’t stop chewing their own feet."
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.
Eby slams U.S.-style health care privatization, Conservatives claim ‘fearmongering’
DELTA — British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby took aim at the premier next door…
‘Stronger together’: B.C.’s Eby sends Thanksgiving message to Albertans
BC NDP Leader David Eby has issued a Thanksgiving message encouraging Albertans to vote for…
Canada signs joint statement denouncing Iran after UK air base plot
OTTAWA — Canada has joined more than two dozen other countries in denouncing Iran’s apparent…
Eby slams U.S.-style health care privatization, Conservatives claim ‘fearmongering’
DELTA — British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby took aim at the premier next door…
Prime minister’s Thanksgiving message addresses Alberta separation referendum
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney focused his Thanksgiving Day message on Alberta’s upcoming separation…
Zelenskyy says Russia strikes energy facilities despite Trump claim of an energy ceasefire
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that while Ukraine is willing…
Congo’s former President Kabila launches an anti-government front including M23 rebels
GOMA, Congo (AP) — Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila on Monday launched a new political…
Storms leave 2 dead in Mexico as flash-flood risk from Rachel lingers across the Southwest US
Extreme tropical weather led to two deaths in Mexico and caused widespread damage over the…
Trade minister leading 300-member mission to India this week
OTTAWA — International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu is in India this week as the two…
How Vernon’s UPS Store Helps Small Businesses Save Time and Money
Business Spotlight
From cutting printing costs to handling shipping and secure mailboxes, Vernon's UPS Store helps small businesses save time and money.
FBI issues actor Selma Blair a summons accusing her of assaults aboard a plane, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Selma Blair has been issued a summons accusing her of…
‘Speechless’: Dan Levy slams Shane Gillis’ SNL monologue about women’s gym clothing
Canadian actor, writer and director Dan Levy is calling out Shane Gillis’ “Saturday Night Live”…
Slumping Roughriders under pressure after lopsided loss to Alouettes
MONTREAL — Trevor Harris has heard enough talk about what the Saskatchewan Roughriders need to…
From run stuffer to long snapper, Jaguars’ DaVon Hamilton becomes an unsung hero in an unlikely win
One of the most memorable special teams performances in Jacksonville Jaguars history belongs to a…
Cowboys add Mike Pettine to staff after rough start for new defensive coordinator Christian Parker
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are bringing former NFL coach Mike Pettine out…
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iN VIDEO: Kelowna Downtown Library hosts community Craft Supply Swap
Local artists and hobby crafters were out Saturday morning eager to see what the community…
iN VIDEO: Le Cirque de France brings high-flying stunts to Kamloops
Aerialists, tight-wire performers, contortionists and FMX riders brought the Big Top to Kamloops as Le…
iN VIDEO: Magician Ryan Michael shares what sparked his love of magic
Every magician has that one moment. The trick they couldn’t explain. The one that made…