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Professional scarer found her inner creature at Field of Screams
"It was so unlike me that it became me a little bit.”
B.C. Conservative’s Lorne Doerkson sets out urgent priorities to govern
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s premier-designate Lorne Doerkson’s long to-do list includes lowering taxes, while reviewing the provincial finances, working with…
Fun, free and indispensable: The value of BC’s durable inland car ferries
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"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.”
iN NUMBERS: It’s hunting season and it’s a pretty big deal in the Thompson-Okanagan
Get your orange vest on.
Kelowna high school student wins biggest scholarship in Canada
“I am deeply grateful for this opportunity, as the scholarship will allow me to not only focus on my studies, but to also dedicate time to the things that truly matter to me."
New $2.3B federal AI strategy looks to close ‘adoption gap,’ build public trust
OTTAWA — Ottawa wants to increase Canadians’ use of artificial intelligence — and it plans to do so through free…
Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah on Thursday rejected the latest ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese government, and the militant…
iN PHOTOS: Amusing Halloween shenanigans captured around Thompson-Okanagan
The fun adds spirit to spooky season.
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…
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…
Deciding who to vote for last minute? We got you
There are 17 electoral districts listed as a “toss up” and none of them are in Kamloops or the Okanagan with most ridings safely blue.
Why the BC NDP is confident about Kelowna Centre rematch
"It's allowed us to be a little bit more nimble and adjust on the fly.”
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."
Federal Conservatives propose bill that would end B.C.’s tanker ban
OTTAWA — Conservative members of Parliament are calling on Ottawa to repeal the West Coast…
Doerkson won’t rule out shortened fall session after B.C. election win
VICTORIA — B.C.’s newly minted Conservative government won’t take its seats in the legislature until…
Kinew calls on Carney to abolish the Indian Act at meeting with chiefs
OTTAWA — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he’s told Prime Minister Mark Carney that Canada…
Federal Conservatives propose bill that would end B.C.’s tanker ban
OTTAWA — Conservative members of Parliament are calling on Ottawa to repeal the West Coast…
Police ethics commissioner and watchdog investigating Montreal police
MONTRÉAL — Quebec’s internal security minister says a provincial police ethics commissioner and an independent…
Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub
LONDON (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music…
Bulgarian incumbent president faces pro-Western reformist in runoff on Sunday
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s next president will be elected in a runoff vote after…
First confirmed Ebola patient in Nigeria evacuated to Switzerland
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A Swiss woman being treated for Ebola in Nigeria was medically…
Kinew calls on Carney to abolish the Indian Act at meeting with chiefs
OTTAWA — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he’s told Prime Minister Mark Carney that Canada…
Federal Conservatives propose bill that would end B.C.’s tanker ban
OTTAWA — Conservative members of Parliament are calling on Ottawa to repeal the West Coast…
Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub
LONDON (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music…
Eric Bauza, modern voice of Looney Tunes characters, dies at 46
Eric Bauza, the award-winning voice actor whose performances of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and many…
IndyCar rookie of the year Dennis Hauger joins AJ Foyt Racing
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar rookie of the year Dennis Hauger is joining AJ Foyt Racing.…
LeBron James is in Philly and that’s a good thing. The 76ers title hopes still ride on Joel Embiid
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid punished Milwaukee with a triple-double one night and wanted to…
Draisaitl, Cooley, Fowler named NHL’s three stars of the week
NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl, Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley and Montreal…
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