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Kelowna Caribbean restaurant that let customer step outside with drink temporarily closed
The restaurant said it couldn't afford the $11,000 fine.
Rutland’s on-call team gearing up to take on social disorder in the Kelowna neighbourhood
“We don't enforce the criminal code. What we bring is a lot of compassion and patience to each engagement.”
Campfire sparked wildfire in West Kelowna’s Kalamoir Park
"The public is urged to be vigilant, be responsible and be extremely cautious with fire, sparks and sources of heat as we move into wildfire season.”
Worker stopping traffic nets Kelowna traffic control company $45,000 fine
iNwheels
The worker knew they weren't suppose to do it, but said there was no other way.
RCMP bust up Kelowna drug trafficking network
“We remain focused on disrupting mid- to high-level drug traffickers and organized crime groups to reduce the significant harm they cause in our community."
North Okanagan farmers may see some relief after drastic water restrictions
iNwine
"In terms of looking after farmers, tourism doesn't happen if you don't have orchards and vineyards."
A COVID lockdown led this woman to plant a vineyard at her parents’ home. Now a dream is realized
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Like millions of others, Natasha Jacka went stir-crazy during a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, until it dawned on her that there might be great opportunity in having nowhere to go. Jacka used the pandemic...
Housing crisis is a driver of domestic violence and school dropouts: think tank
MONTRÉAL — A Quebec think tank says the province's housing crisis is a driver of domestic violence and negatively affects school dropout rates.On Thursday, the Observatoire québécois des inégalités published the third instalment of a study analyzing the consequences of...
FAA investigates incident that forced a Delta flight to abort landing
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call between two commercial flights that were in danger of colliding Saturday morning at Boston Logan International Airport. A Delta Air Lines flight from Dallas had to execute a go-around, or aborted...
Police in B.C. seize multiple kilograms of illicit drugs in multi-month operation
SURREY — Organized crime investigators in British Columbia say a multi-month effort against a drug-trafficking operation has yielded the discovery of multiple kilograms of illicit drugs in Metro Vancouver.Police say the investigation began last October against the group that's suspected...
iN DISCUSSION: NDP appears to be more hindrance than help for BC housing initiatives
We're supposed to be streamlining developments like Ignition's plan for the Tranquille property in Kamloops.
THOMPSON: War or humanitarian aid? Trump chose war
"Nobel-Prize-winning economists and other experts agree that the cost of the war with Iran to Americans - even if it stops this year - will exceed $1 Trillion, that’s Trillion. And, more people will die, unnecessarily."
iN DISCUSSION: The media’s double standard on the Kamloops residential school graves
"The First Nations that sent their children to that school owe neither me nor you anything."
Muslim group and federal culture minister decry alleged attack on imam in Victoria
VICTORIA — Muslim groups and Culture Minister Marc Miller are decrying an alleged attack on…
‘Keep focused’: Lytton, B.C., under evacuation orders years after devastating blaze
iNwheels
Judith Urquhart said she’s doing what she has to do to remain focused and prepare…
Wildfire still burns near B.C. village of Lytton, as deadly anniversary looms
A B.C. wildfire is continuing to burn, out of control, near the village of Lytton,…
‘This is nuts’: The hard-fought race to build Canada’s next submarine fleet
OTTAWA — From a massive ad blitz featuring Canadian broadcast icon Peter Mansbridge to a…
How communities across Canada are celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
OTTAWA — Events are being held across the country to mark the 30th National Indigenous…
How communities across Canada are celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
OTTAWA — Events are being held across the country to mark the 30th National Indigenous…
Vance and Iranian officials arrive in Switzerland to launch talks on Tehran’s nuclear program
OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials arrived in…
A COVID lockdown led this woman to plant a vineyard at her parents’ home. Now a dream is realized
iNwine
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Like millions of others, Natasha Jacka went stir-crazy during…
‘This is nuts’: The hard-fought race to build Canada’s next submarine fleet
OTTAWA — From a massive ad blitz featuring Canadian broadcast icon Peter Mansbridge to a…
In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor
WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift’s Watch…
‘This is nuts’: The hard-fought race to build Canada’s next submarine fleet
OTTAWA — From a massive ad blitz featuring Canadian broadcast icon Peter Mansbridge to a…
How communities across Canada are celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
OTTAWA — Events are being held across the country to mark the 30th National Indigenous…
Ayase Ueda scores twice in Japan’s 4-0 win against Tunisia in 1,000th men’s World Cup match
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Japan moved one step closer to reaching the knockout stages of…
Egyptian and New Zealand fans prepare for Vancouver’s third World Cup match
VANCOUVER — Superstar Mohamed Salah and the rest of the Egyptian World Cup team face…
Buxton hits grand slam in Twins’ 10-run 5th inning against Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) — Byron Buxton hit a grand slam for his 24th home run of…
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