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iN NUMBERS: How the Thompson-Okanagan helped the BC Conservative sweep
Did you get an "I voted" sticker this weekend?
‘Hero to animals’: Drone kills B.C. dog rescuer Jesse Adams in Ukraine
A Ukraine-based animal rescue organization says a Canadian volunteer in the war-torn country has been killed in a drone attack.…
From grey to navy blue: BC RCMP rollout new, modern uniform shirts
RCMP officers in BC are getting some new duds.
Three Thompson-Okanagan MLAs who shook the balance of power in BC
The BC Conservatives was steadily reshaped as each left the party over 18 months, and one returned.
Minister says Canadian forestry crisis goes beyond Trump tariffs
VICTORIA — Canada’s forestry sector is the trade “canary in the coal mine” as it faces structural challenges that go…
Live updates: House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of Trump
The House approved a war powers resolution Wednesday that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald…
Mounties in Saskatchewan resume hunt for suspect in deadly shooting
PELICAN NARROWS — The hunt is back on for a suspect in a deadly shooting this week at a remote…
‘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.”
BC NDP says Kelowna Centre close enough that mail-in ballots could change the result
“We're in basically the same scenario.”
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.
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."
Doerkson tells of ‘productive conversation’ with Carney on supercharging B.C. economy
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says he and Prime Minister Mark Carney are…
Vancouver Aquarium says goodbye to beloved sloth Hurricane, dead at 29
VANCOUVER — Hurricane, the sloth that has been hanging out at the Vancouver Aquarium for…
Canada, UAE sign free trade deal, agree to extradition treaty talks
OTTAWA — Canada and the United Arab Emirates signed a free trade deal on Tuesday…
Youths tell trial of climate change toll, from anxiety to flood and heat impacts
VANCOUVER — Sadie Vipond says she was just seven years old when she began noticing…
Doerkson tells of ‘productive conversation’ with Carney on supercharging B.C. economy
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says he and Prime Minister Mark Carney are…
Special master could evaluate Justice Department’s claims of noncitizens on California voter rolls
Los Angeles (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday said he was considering appointing a…
Voters rebuke Netanyahu but exit polls suggest no clear winner in Israel’s election
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli voters delivered a rebuke Tuesday to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with…
Trump makes last-minute push to keep Texas in Republican hands with third trip
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — President Donald Trump was in Texas for the third time in…
Ashes, India series result in record revenue, net surplus for Cricket Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Media rights agreements for the Ashes and a limited-overs series against…
Canada, UAE sign free trade deal, agree to extradition treaty talks
OTTAWA — Canada and the United Arab Emirates signed a free trade deal on Tuesday…
King Charles III arrives in Bahamas for official Caribbean trip as slavery reparation demands grow
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — King Charles III arrived in the Bahamas on Tuesday…
‘Ready to win’: Canada’s five Eurovision hopefuls make their pitches for your votes
TORONTO — Montreal dance-pop artist Rêve has spent years watching Eurovision’s over-the-top performances from her…
Brewers fans flock to the Trop, eager to celebrate the franchise’s first World Series title
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A large group of Brewers fans gathered in a parking…
Ashes, India series result in record revenue, net surplus for Cricket Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Media rights agreements for the Ashes and a limited-overs series against…
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…
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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 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…