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TNRD finance boss alleges obstruction, intimidation as she’s barred from district office
Financial oversight at the regional district is coming into question again.
Eby admits imperfections as B.C. leaders face off in only televised election debate
British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby repeatedly acknowledged his government’s imperfections in a debate where his B.C. Conservative and Green…
Hoekstra says U.S. watching Canada for signs of interference in midterm elections
OTTAWA — U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says American officials are “closely watching” Canadian politicians for signs of election…
If the Premier gets $10-a-day childcare, why can’t you?
Getting a $10 a day childcare spot is like “winning the lottery."
Some evacuees allowed to go home as crews continue fighting fire near Lytton, B.C.
LYTTON — Fire crews are working on two barriers to slow the spread of a wildfire near Lytton, B.C., as…
Canada looks to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors, sell more Candu reactors abroad
OTTAWA — Canada is looking to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors over the next 15 years, sell Candu…
Iran war ripple effects drive inflation to its highest level since 2023
OTTAWA — Inflation accelerated to its highest level in more than two years in May as price pressures from the…
iN PHOTOS: Black bears lounge and snooze in Thompson-Okanagan trees
A sleeping bear is arguably adorable when stretched out on a tree branch among the leaves with their paws dangling down.
Dozens of drivers ticketed on Thanksgiving long weekend in West Kelowna
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A total of 45 violation tickets and warnings were handed out for a number of traffic-related offences during the enhanced enforcement initiative.
iN NUMBERS: Huge increase in voter turnout at advance polls in Kelowna
Cities in the Okanagan that have published their advance voter turnout numbers have seen higher turnouts.
Dangerous big rig from Alberta taken off road near Malakwa: Highway Patrol
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The rig had bad brakes, bald tires and an unrestrained toddler.
Suspension for BC teacher who posted photos of himself ‘engaged in sexual acts’ online
He should have locked down his social media.
Okanagan winery forging ahead with new agri-tech to combat climate change
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"We spend millions of dollars in insurance support payments every year, but when you look at our innovation budget its next to nothing."
B.C. restaurant Baan Lao wins best in North America award for 2026
RICHMOND — A Richmond, B.C., restaurant has been named the best in North America by a global hospitality and culinary industries group, in a first for a Canadian establishment.Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine has been named North America's Best Restaurant...
B.C. home sales fall nine per cent in September amid interest rate speculation
VANCOUVER — Home sales in British Columbia dipped again in September, with the province's real estate board saying interest rate hike speculation weighed on the market.The British Columbia Real Estate Association says in a release that just over 5, 250...
Heavy rain shuts down Istanbul, causing flooding and 2 deaths
ISTANBUL (AP) — A heavy downpour has shut down Istanbul, flooded homes and roads and killed at least two people. Rescuers worked overnight to save hundreds of people stranded at their workplaces, while bystanders helped countless others. The downpour Wednesday...
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: Danielle Smith’s independence monster seeing light of day
"I try not to be bitter but it's a shame all that energy can't be directed to something more useful, attainable and fruitful."
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.
Here are five things to know about B.C.’s only televised election debate
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s three main party leaders took part in the only televised debate…
Fry and Sim face off in Vancouver, but other mayoral candidates reject spoiler label
VANCOUVER — Vancouver mayoral candidates Ken Sim and Pete Fry view each other as their…
In the news today: offshore wind funding, health ministers meet, PM visits Calgary
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Here are five things to know about B.C.’s only televised election debate
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s three main party leaders took part in the only televised debate…
Fry and Sim face off in Vancouver, but other mayoral candidates reject spoiler label
VANCOUVER — Vancouver mayoral candidates Ken Sim and Pete Fry view each other as their…
Prince Harry and Meghan cheered as they make first joint appearance since returning to UK
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan appeared together Thursday in front…
Heavy rain shuts down Istanbul, causing flooding and 2 deaths
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ISTANBUL (AP) — A heavy downpour has shut down Istanbul, flooded homes and roads and…
China opens a joint airfield in Laos with construction ongoing and eyes on its military role
BANGKOK (AP) — China’s new airfield in Laos is a work in progress, with satellite…
Here are five things to know about B.C.’s only televised election debate
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s three main party leaders took part in the only televised debate…
Ottawa to announce $100 million toward offshore wind projects in Nova Scotia
OTTAWA — The federal government is set to announce a $100-million commitment toward developing offshore…
Prince Harry and Meghan cheered as they make first joint appearance since returning to UK
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan appeared together Thursday in front…
From behind the podium, White House press secretaries had some memorable moments
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s one of the most high-profile jobs in any presidential administration…
Dembélé jokes he might ask for more holidays after starring in PSG’s win at Man City
PARIS (AP) — Ousmane Dembélé joked he might ask coach Luis Enrique for more time…
An even more versatile Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes shape as the Thunder bid to get back on top
DENVER (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recently joined a new team. In another sport, too. No…
Return of Pacers’ Haliburton from injury is latest big event to shake up the Central Division
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton is back from an Achilles tendon injury to try helping…
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