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The incumbent advantage questioned in Kamloops municipal election
"Incumbents have an advantage because of name recognition, right? You see a ballot like Kamloops with (dozens of) people on the ballot, you get blown away."
Adding mini clover to grass seed creates a green, hardy, drought-tolerant lawn
Would you like a lawn that grows well in full sun or part shade, requires little or no watering, chokes…
Why don’t indie theatres show more Canadian films? Industry group blames studios, sort of
TORONTO — A group representing independent Canadian cinemas wants studios to drop an industry practice that it says is keeping…
Clutch moments galore, on friends’ epic road trip from Vancouver to Arctic and back
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VANCOUVER — When Jaden Konishi rolled his 1986 Porsche 944 into Vancouver after an 8,000-kilometre road trip to the Arctic…
Elections BC allows petition seeking Indigenous law’s repeal to proceed
Elections BC has granted in-principle approval for a petition to proceed seeking the repeal of British Columbia’s Declaration on the…
U.S. going backwards on vaccines, stoking unnecessary fears: B.C.’s top doctor
VANCOUVER — Vaccine misinformation promoted by United States officials is stoking unnecessary fears about vaccines proven to work, British Columbia’s…
B.C. ends fire state of emergency after 20 days, thousands of evacuations, one death
BOSTON BAR — British Columbia has ended a provincial state of emergency that was imposed on Aug. 8 in response…
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…
iN PHOTOS: Weird and wacky fruit and veggies in Okanagan, Kamloops
Harvest season in backyard gardens can be filled with quirky surprises.
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.
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.
‘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...
Lowriding culture celebrated in San Francisco as it receives broader recognition
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Drivers in vehicles built to move low and slow cruised Saturday down San Francisco's Mission Street in celebration of one of the city’s most distinctive cultural traditions: lowriding. Music played as hundreds of customized cars bounced,...
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…
Canada, France pledge to work together on space infrastructure, economy
SAINT-PIERRE — Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron have pledged to work…
‘La Bola Negra’ wins People’s Choice Award at Toronto International Film Festival
TORONTO — “La Bola Negra” has won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International…
MPs, senators on intelligence committee scrutinize Canada’s ability to spy overseas
OTTAWA — Parliamentarians are taking a hard look at Canada’s overseas intelligence gathering capabilities as…
Trump and Mamdani plan to meet in New York during the president’s upcoming UN visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will meet with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani…
Families of suspected illegal miners who died in Nigerian detention accuse officials of mistreatment
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Lawan Mohammed is distraught over the death of his 25-year-old son…
Iran-backed Houthi rebels warn against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen’s growing civil war
CAIRO (AP) — A senior official with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels is warning countries against…
Canada, France pledge to work together on space infrastructure, economy
SAINT-PIERRE — Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron have pledged to work…
Longtime AP Florida politics reporter Brendan Farrington dies at 60
Brendan Farrington, a veteran news reporter who covered Florida politics, hurricanes and quirkiness for The…
‘La Bola Negra’ wins TIFF’s People Choice Award, putting it on Oscar path
“La Bola Negra,” the Spanish queer epic about the intertwined lives of three gay men,…
Longtime AP Florida politics reporter Brendan Farrington dies at 60
Brendan Farrington, a veteran news reporter who covered Florida politics, hurricanes and quirkiness for The…
Atletico Madrid beats 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in derby, Man City outlasts Sunderland in England
MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid won the first capital derby of the season in the…
Packers’ Jayden Reed and Zach Bako-Bewele carted off on consecutive plays vs Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed and right tackle…
Man City wins 8-goal thriller against Sunderland, Man United rescues late draw
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — No Pep Guardiola. No problem. Not yet anyway for Manchester City…
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