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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…
Advocacy group welcomes property crime program, says B.C. must deal with root cause
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The British Columbia government is going to spend $16 million over the next two years focusing its efforts on 420…
The Latest: Vance says talks with Iran set ‘good foundation’ to reach permanent deal to end war
Vice President JD Vance said Monday peace talks with Iran created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” to…
Guard in B.C. prison needed chest compressions after drug exposure, says union
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Three prison guards in British Columbia were sent to hospital, one needing chest compressions in the ambulance, after inhaling what…
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.
Childcare, health care discussed during B.C.’s election campaign
All of British Columbia’s major political parties continued campaigning on Thanksgiving Monday. Here are some…
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…
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…
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…
Prime minister’s Thanksgiving message addresses Alberta separation referendum
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney focused his Thanksgiving Day message on Alberta’s upcoming separation…
Selma Blair arrested after alleged assault on flight, charged with kicking officer and nurse after
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Selma Blair was arrested after she was accused of injuring…
India’s opposition parties march to top court as protests over voter lists escalate
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s opposition parties marched to the Supreme Court on Monday to…
Storms leave 2 dead in Mexico as flash-flood risk from Rachel lingers across the Southwest US
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Extreme tropical weather led to two deaths in Mexico and caused…
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.
Selma Blair arrested after alleged assault on flight, charged with kicking officer and nurse after
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Selma Blair was arrested after she was accused of injuring…
DNA and vehicle-tracking help French investigators recover stolen Renoirs and makes arrests
NANTERRE, France (AP) — DNA left on a protective painting cover helped investigators recover two…
Lions needed clutch 4th-down conversions to spark their blowout of the Cardinals
DETROIT (AP) — When an NFL team wins a game 45-21, there’s not usually one…
Carmelo Anthony thinks Knicks right to halt contract talks with their players to focus on basketball
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Carmelo Anthony believes the New York Knicks made the right decision…
Bengals embrace an early bye after a win in Miami
Zac Taylor wasn’t happy when he first saw the Cincinnati Bengals’ schedule and noticed an…
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iN VIDEO: Kelowna Downtown Library hosts community Craft Supply Swap
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iN VIDEO: Le Cirque de France brings high-flying stunts to Kamloops
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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…