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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."
Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?
NEW YORK (AP) — Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among…
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…
Trump’s trade czar says U.S. didn’t make last-minute trade demands
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade czar went on a Canadian news network Wednesday to dispute Prime Minister Mark…
Division, defections, depletion: How the B.C. Conservatives lost 12 legislators
The B.C. Conservatives came within three ridings of victory in the 2024 provincial election, winning 44 seats. But since then,…
Floods caused by a glacial collapse kill at least 160 people on Nepal-China border, hundreds missing
UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal (AP) — Massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and China killed at least 160…
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."
B.C. Conservative upheaval unabated as latest resignation brings recent exits to 13
Upheaval in the ranks of the British Columbia Conservatives continued Sunday, with another legislator resigning…
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…
‘La Bola Negra’ wins People’s Choice Award at Toronto International Film Festival
TORONTO — “La Bola Negra,” an epic film about the interconnected lives of three gay…
B.C. Conservative upheaval unabated as latest resignation brings recent exits to 13
Upheaval in the ranks of the British Columbia Conservatives continued Sunday, with another legislator resigning…
As Parliament returns, focus is on the U.S. trade war, new EU ties and cost of living
OTTAWA — Parliament will get back to work Monday after a three-month break, with the…
18 suspects accused in the July 2021 killing of Haiti’s president being extradited from Haiti to US
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of…
Trump says his planned arch would become a ‘military complex’ able to host drones and snipers
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that the massive arch he wants to…
Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?
NEW YORK (AP) — Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the…
As Parliament returns, focus is on the U.S. trade war, new EU ties and cost of living
OTTAWA — Parliament will get back to work Monday after a three-month break, with the…
Canada, France pledge to work together on space infrastructure, economy
SAINT-PIERRE — Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to work together…
‘La Bola Negra’ wins People’s Choice Award at Toronto International Film Festival
TORONTO — “La Bola Negra,” an epic film about the interconnected lives of three gay…
Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?
NEW YORK (AP) — Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the…
Rodgers and Turner help the Vikings shut down the Bears for a 9-3 win in the rain
CHICAGO (AP) — Isaiah Rodgers recovered a fumble and blocked a late field-goal attempt, and…
Ja’Marr Chase scores 2 TDs on passes from Joe Burrow to lead the Bengals past the Texans 20-6
HOUSTON (AP) — Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes to Ja’Marr Chase to lead the…
Mourinho blasts referee and VAR after Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss at Atletico
MADRID (AP) — José Mourinho was back to his old self on Sunday, lashing out…
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