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iN PHOTOS: Weird and wacky fruit and veggies in Okanagan, Kamloops
Harvest season in backyard gardens can be filled with quirky surprises.
Vegfest Kelowna brings wholesome food and education to City Park
Healthier alternatives, eco-friendly materials, and the vegan lifestyle will be celebrated at the 6th annual Vegfest in Kelowna on Sunday,…
Young players picking up lessons with rebuilding Vancouver Canucks
PENTICTON — Braeden Cootes is getting used to living out of a suitcase. The 19-year-old centre knows it’s up to…
A 35% tax increase in Vernon over four years is helping to pay for lots of nice things
From parks to pools Vernon has cool new stuff. It's come at a cost.
Summerland brothers to pay $2,000 after losing court battle against RCMP and Crown
The case dates back to a since overturned 2019 criminal conviction.
Liberals sweep trio of byelections in Chicoutimi, Toronto and Vancouver
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals swept a trio of byelections Monday including picking up a seat from the…
Liberals win B.C. riding of North-Vancouver Capilano in federal byelection
NORTH VANCOUVER — Braeden Caley, a former political aide to Prime Minister Mark Carney, will trade in his staffer hat…
West Kelowna’s new mayor strolled into office unopposed, and it’s not that rare in BC
Stephen Johnston gets to skip the election campaign.
Lake Country’s push to charge industry more for water gets support
"We can see how closely water security is connected to the long-term well-being of our communities."
Penticton city councillor found guilty of historic sex crimes
He was found guilty on five of the seven charges.
Judge pauses Hotel Eldorado lakeshore boardwalk dispute with city
Kelowna city hall can't buy its way out of the Hotel Eldorado boardwalk dispute.
In unusual move, BC ministry not identifying suspended teacher who injured student
Teachers' names are normally made public, but not in this case.
iN VIDEO: Okanagan artists out in full creative force for Lake Country ArtWalk at new location
The 33rd annual Lake Country ArtWalk had a successful weekend at its new location in…
‘Appetizing’ stores are the quieter, less famous sibling of the Jewish deli
NEW YORK (AP) — In traditional Jewish American food culture, a “deli” was where you went for a towering pastrami sandwich. You went somewhere else entirely to buy lox and a schmear: an " appetizing store.” The quieter, less famous...
At least 4 killed as floods inundate more than 16,000 homes in Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — At least four people were killed after heavy rains, floods and landslides inundated more than 16,000 homes in northern and central Vietnam, authorities said Friday. Large areas remain flooded, although rain that has fallen in the...
Knife attack on Sikh trucker in Wyoming stirs fresh fears in community
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — The stabbing of a truck driver at a remote Wyoming rest stop had U.S. Sikhs on edge Friday amid rising anti-immigrant vitriol against the community and its truck drivers in particular. The Sikh victim was...
Why it can make more sense to sell BC Bud in Germany than Kelowna
"It's more money in their pocket.”
iN DISCUSSION: A message for Premier Eby as he hints about calling an election
"No one wants an election."
iN DISCUSSION: How America has squandered good will from 9/11
"You perhaps forget the fact that 'our' includes everyone in this country. Mayors are not just responsible to people with means, but to everyone who lives in their jurisdiction. Maybe looking at it from that angle would help in finding answers?"
iN DISCUSSION: Did not watering your lawn help? Not as much as you’d think
"It’s been a weird summer with the water restrictions where I live in the Okanagan."
Drought conditions persist across southern B.C. despite recent rainfall
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s southern Interior is facing “entrenched” drought conditions despite recent rainfall. The…
Conservatives in chaos as eight join CentreBC and Eby says no decision on early vote
The self-destruction of the British Columbia Conservatives has birthed a right-of-centre alternative in the provincial…
Gen. Jennie Carignan not selected for senior NATO post
OTTAWA — NATO chiefs of defence have elected German Gen. Carsten Breuer as the next…
Bill will help reduce government interventions during strikes: Hajdu
OTTAWA — Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says upcoming legislation will help reduce the number of…
Carney and Macron to meet in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon on Sunday
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron are holding a symbolic…
Pakistani forces end 20-hour standoff with militants in the northwest
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani security forces on Saturday ended a standoff with militants holed…
Saudi Arabia issues first alert in the capital since escalation, and other Mideast developments
Saudi Arabia warned of a “hostile aerial threat” and issued a string of emergency alerts…
Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the epicenter of the outbreak
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Congo on Saturday began vaccinating healthcare staff against Ebola in Bunia,…
MS NOW, CNN and Politico say their journalists were denied access to White House after Trump ban
NEW YORK (AP) — Reporters from three major news organizations — CNN, MS NOW and…
Bill will help reduce government interventions during strikes: Hajdu
OTTAWA — Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says upcoming legislation will help reduce the number of…
MS NOW, CNN and Politico say their journalists were denied access to White House after Trump ban
NEW YORK (AP) — Reporters from three major news organizations — CNN, MS NOW and…
Munich’s Oktoberfest roars to life as the mayor taps the first keg
MUNICH (AP) — Munich’s Oktoberfest kicked off Saturday with the city’s mayor tapping the first…
Canada halts England’s record 39-match win streak in a gripping 26-26 rugby draw
EXETER, England (AP) — England’s record 39-match winning streak in women’s rugby was stopped by…
Shelton loses again in Davis Cup as Czechs level series with US. Zverev wins for Germany
Ben Shelton missed the chance put the United States into the the Davis Cup Final…
Montreal Canadiens making small adjustmafter deep playoff run
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens learned a lot from their Eastern Conference final loss to…
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