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iN NUMBERS: BC’s World Cup fever goes on and on
How much would you pay to see a match?
International figure skating qualifier coming to Kelowna in the fall
This is another major sporting event headed for Kelowna this year following the Memorial Cup in May and the BC Summer Games in July.
These patients without drug coverage are eagerly awaiting generic Ozempic in Canada
TORONTO — Anne Welch worked a physically demanding job at her local SPCA — lifting pets, cleaning kennels and walking…
Record warmth in B.C. over weekend as high winds arrive along southern coast
VANCOUVER — Spring weather in British Columbia brought record-high daily temperatures to several communities, while an arriving cold front is…
Kamloops nurse suspended for falsely claiming patient was violent
No reason was given as to why the nurse would make such a claim.
BC Ferries sailings hampered by forecasted high winds and vessel problems
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s ferry operator has been plagued by a combination of vessel troubles and expected winds that have…
iN PHOTOS: Early spring wildflowers bloom in Thompson-Okanagan grasslands
The first petals are appearing on the famous arrow-leaved balsamroot that turns the hillsides yellow every spring.
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
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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
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"In terms of looking after farmers, tourism doesn't happen if you don't have orchards and vineyards."
At 50, Vernon man turns passion for comics into profession
In an online world, people want physical media.
Football vs. football: How the World Cup created Touchdown Kelowna
"So it worked out really well for Kelowna that we were able to be the host city for their couple of games.”
North Okanagan farmers may see some relief after drastic water restrictions
"In terms of looking after farmers, tourism doesn't happen if you don't have orchards and vineyards."
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...
Worker stopping traffic nets Kelowna traffic control company $45,000 fine
The worker knew they weren't suppose to do it, but said there was no other way.
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."
Beyond the gold rush: Totem poles at the Chilkoot Trail mark route’s long history
Two carved cedar totems now flank either side of the Canadian end of the Chilkoot…
Lytton, B.C., wildfire growing dangerously, triggering evacuations, closing highways
LYTTON — An out-of-control wildfire south of the village of Lytton, B.C., is triggering evacuation…
Beyond the gold rush: Totem poles at the Chilkoot Trail mark route’s long history
Two carved cedar totems now flank either side of the Canadian end of the Chilkoot…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 1:25…
Environment Canada cancels tornado watch for Prince George, B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE — A tornado watch issued Friday for a section of central B.C. that…
With World Cup in Guadalajara, families of Mexico’s disappeared turn loved ones into soccer stickers
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — The images show young men wearing Mexico’s green national team jersey.…
Daily life around the world, in photos
A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide. This is a photo…
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos
Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues…
Beyond the gold rush: Totem poles at the Chilkoot Trail mark route’s long history
Two carved cedar totems now flank either side of the Canadian end of the Chilkoot…
Red Chris mine in B.C. expands with safety in mind after previous collapse
VANCOUVER — The operator of the Red Chris gold and copper mine in northwestern B.C.…
James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends,’ dies at 85
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Burrows, who helped create volumes of laughter as director of…
Kennedy Center says it isn’t required to reschedule shows after judge blocks 2-year closure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center’s management isn’t making a commitment to scheduling new shows…
Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron becomes 1st player red-carded at the World Cup for covering his mouth
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron became the first player issued a…
With World Cup in Guadalajara, families of Mexico’s disappeared turn loved ones into soccer stickers
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — The images show young men wearing Mexico’s green national team jersey.…
Ohtani away from Dodgers while awaiting the birth of his second child
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani wasn’t in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup on Friday…
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