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Why nude beaches in Okanagan, Kamloops are in a legal grey area
Almost all clothing optional beaches are technically unofficial, even if they're popular and generally accepted by local governments.
Music in the Park Returns with Free Outdoor Concerts All Summer Long
The sound of live music will once again fill Riverside Park this summer as Music…
Looking like a smoky BC Day long weekend for Okanagan, Kamloops
The weather is set to cool off over the next few days and there’s even a chance of some drizzling rain, but the smoke may be pretty consistent.
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality warnings for Okanagan, Kamloops
The smoky conditions are happening now and are likely to be a problem over the next 24 to 48 hours.
Expect long weekend delays on Coquihalla due to construction, Trans-Canada closure
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Drivers have been warned to expect significant delays, and to make sure they have a full tank of gas and bring plenty of food and water for the journey.
Music at Mackie returns to Kalamalka Lake for summer concert series
Three exciting summer performances will be happening this year at the Mackie Lake House on…
Penticton Farmer’s Market brings weekly fresh fruit and summer harvests
Fresh local fruit and vegetables are always a favourite for many of the regular shoppers…
Clock is once again ticking for Universal ostrich farm owners
The judge found no evidence that Karen Espersen's sister held land for her in trust.
Quake survivors in southwestern Japan sleep in cars in sweltering heat as death toll rises to 34
YATSUSHIRO, Japan (AP) — Thousands of survivors of a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan spent Friday in crowded shelters or sleeping in cars as they faced shortages of water and fuel and punishing summer temperatures that stoked fears of heat-related...
Expect long weekend delays on Coquihalla due to construction, Trans-Canada closure
Drivers have been warned to expect significant delays, and to make sure they have a full tank of gas and bring plenty of food and water for the journey.
Quebec company banned from selling unauthorized peptides: Health Canada
Health Canada says a court has approved the agency's request to permanently ban a Quebec-based online store from selling unauthorized injectable peptides in the country.The federal agency says in a statement that the Superior Court of Québec has granted a...
iN DISCUSSION: Is name recognition the way to choose a local candidate to vote for?
"We've been pondering how to cover this municipal election."
THOMPSON: After 10 years writing columns, time has come to turn another page
It has been fun and I appreciate those loyal readers who have laughed, cried and been angry about the many topics that entered my mind before finding their way onto my iPad and then into this column.
iN DISCUSSION: Fallout from an Amber alert
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
Cold front could escalate B.C. wildfires ahead of August long weekend
A cold front bringing strong winds and thunderstorms, with little to no rain, is expected…
Class-action lawsuit over sexual abuse at Metro Vancouver schools settled for $30M
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a $30-million settlement of a class-action lawsuit…
Were you planning to fly WestJet? What you need to know about the looming strike
Air travellers planning to fly WestJet may be concerned about potential disruptions from a strike,…
The government has two definitions of disability. Advocates say it leaves people out.
OTTAWA — Advocates for people with episodic disabilities say they don’t understand why the federal…
Cold front could escalate B.C. wildfires ahead of August long weekend
A cold front bringing strong winds and thunderstorms, with little to no rain, is expected…
Wildfire crisis eases in western Europe but worsens in Greece as winds drive new blazes
LE PORGE, France (AP) — Europe’s wildfire emergency eased across much of western Europe on…
‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie begs for ‘someone to come forward’ in her mother’s disappearance
“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie on Saturday said on social media that her family was…
Democrats see an chance to flip a US House seat as abuse claims mount against Ohio Rep. Max Miller
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Faced with a narrow path to winning control of the U.S.…
Were you planning to fly WestJet? What you need to know about the looming strike
Air travellers planning to fly WestJet may be concerned about potential disruptions from a strike,…
Infantino abandoned his World Cup equity plan after seismic FIFA backlash. Here’s what to know
GENEVA (AP) — Gianni Infantino truly looked the “King of Soccer,” as U.S. President Donald…
Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin are bringing hoops and hope to Markham
Even during his bachelor party in Ontario’s Muskoka region, Simu Liu had Markham on his…
The Met’s next fashion exhibit spotlights John Galliano, and will confront his troubled past
The next Met Gala fashion exhibit will be devoted to a designer famed for both…
UEFA wants accountability for Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup equity plan
GENEVA (AP) — Successfully stopping Gianni Infantino’s FIFA plan to sell World Cup profits to…
WPBL looking for longevity as players take the field amid rising popularity for women’s sports
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — When Alli Schroder first saw “A League of Their Own” —…
The Lions are lead candidates to become latest NFL team to go from worst to first in the division
Going from last place to first in the division is far from an oddity in…
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iN VIDEO: Okanagan Dream Rally brings horsepower and hope to downtown Kelowna
Downtown Kelowna was packed with high-end vehicles and excited spectators on Saturday as the 2026…