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Why one North Okanagan town is now facing triple election 2026
They'll be two seats up for grabs.
‘Irrelevant party’: OneBC didn’t impact BC Conservative leads in Kamloops, Okanagan
“We entered this election as the unapologetically conservative choice on the ballot and we make no apologies for that.”
Cowichan Tribes to propose solution protecting private property in January: lawyer
VICTORIA — The lawyer for the Cowichan Tribes said they will make a proposal in January that protects private property…
BC NDP says Kelowna Centre close enough that mail-in ballots could change the result
“We're in basically the same scenario.”
Okanagan wildlife advocate rescues rare, red-listed amphibian
“I’d never encourage the handling of wildlife but in this case his only hope was for me to reach down and pick him up.”
S.S. Sicamous brings book lovers to Okanagan Lake with Bookish Market
Penticton’s iconic S.S. Sicamous is opening its doors to locals for a unique book sale happening this Sunday. Running from…
Explore Health, Healing, and Self-Care at the Vernon Wellness Fair
The Vernon Wellness Fair is returning to the Vernon Rec Centre for two days of exploring different means of bettering…
iN VIDEO: Okanagan Businesses spark conversation at BizExpo 2026
The Laurel Packinghouse opened Friday morning with many businesses set up for BizExpo 2026, a…
iN PHOTOS: Elusive, stealthy bobcats caught on cameras in Thompson-Okanagan
Being nocturnal, solitary creatures it isn’t common to see one.
Kelowna has its own gang enforcement task force
The Kelowna Gang Enforcement Team was made permanent more than a month ago.
iN VIDEO: Vernon explores wellness and health at Vernon Wellness Fair
The Vernon Recreation Centre was filled with 76 different vendors this weekend for the annual…
Weekend strike shuts Highland Valley Copper mine near Kamloops
“Our members sent an unmistakable message that they are united and prepared to stand up for the contract they deserve."
Professional scarer found her inner creature at Field of Screams
"It was so unlike me that it became me a little bit.”
Sun Peaks Alpine Club brings Oktoberfest celebration to Kamloops
The Sun Peaks Alpine Club is bringing a taste of Oktoberfest to Kamloops with an evening of Bavarian food, beer, entertainment and fundraising. The celebration takes place Saturday, October 24, at Columbo Lodge, with guests encouraged to embrace the theme...
Many feared trapped as a tall building collapses in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Many people were feared trapped as a tall building collapsed Friday in Kenya’s capital, leaving a huge mound of concrete and more than a dozen floors stacked like pancakes, with little space between them. The building...
Fun, free and indispensable: The value of BC’s durable inland car ferries
"Yea, slowly they get decommissioned. They wanted to do that to the McLure ferry in 2003 but the wildfire happened and they realized how vital it was and the provincial government removed the axe over its head.”
Indonesia seizes over 2 tons of narcotics in one of the country’s largest drug busts
BELAWAN, Indonesia (AP) — Authorities in Indonesia have seized 1.2 tons of liquid methamphetamine in Aceh and intercepted a vessel carrying 1.16 tons of ketamine off Sumatra in two major drug operations, officials said Friday. Authorities raided a clandestine drug...
iN DISCUSSION: Which change did BC voters really vote for?
"The NDP took a beating, and the Conservatives have a strong majority but ballot boxes are notoriously blunt communication tools."
iN DISCUSSION: How about some kindness for those incumbents who lost
What surprised you the most about the municipal elections?
iN DISCUSSION: Local elections worth your time and consideration
"Voter turnout in local elections is often laughably, sadly low."
Cowichan Tribes to propose solution protecting private property in January: lawyer
VICTORIA — The lawyer for the Cowichan Tribes said they will make a proposal in…
Prime Minister Carney says it’s time to move ‘beyond’ the Indian Act
OTTAWA — A historic meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney, premiers and First Nations was…
Canada-EU summit to kick off formal talks with Europe on closer ties: Carney
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Canada-EU Summit this week in Montreal will…
CP NewsAlert: Liberals table bill restricting access to MAID for mental illness
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser has introduced a bill to amend Canada’s medical assistance…
Carney says Ottawa’s Indian Act review might not end up abolishing the law
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says a process to review the Indian Act won’t…
Localized Ukraine ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump starts as Nordic leaders speak to Putin
KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine began observing a localized ceasefire in a devastated…
An Iraqi court sentences 7 French citizens to lengthy prison terms over Islamic State membership
BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi court on Tuesday sentenced seven French citizens convicted on terrorism…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa orders 510 soldiers to KwaZulu-Natal after asylum ruling violence
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorized the deployment of 510 soldiers to KwaZulu-Natal…
Canada-EU summit to kick off formal talks with Europe on closer ties: Carney
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Canada-EU Summit this week in Montreal will…
Hockey Canada brings back Order of Hockey in Canada after multi-year hiatus
CALGARY — Hockey Canada is bringing back the Order of Hockey in Canada after a…
Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actor of ‘McMillan & Wife’ and ‘Kate & Allie,’ dies at 80
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Susan Saint James, who co-starred with Rock Hudson in the 1970s…
After pushback, the Dutch reverse course and withdraw from Eurovision again
AMSTERDAM (AP) — The Netherlands announced on Tuesday that it was withdrawing from participating in…
Hockey Canada brings back Order of Hockey in Canada after multi-year hiatus
CALGARY — Hockey Canada is bringing back the Order of Hockey in Canada after a…
Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologizes for apparent reference to Mao as a ‘dictator’
BEIJING (AP) — Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologized for comments in which he apparently referred…
LIV Golf’s future and the ripple effect for PGA and European tours provide plenty of drama
LIV Golf didn’t generate this much suspense at tournaments when the music was blaring, the…
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