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iN NUMBERS: BC’s World Cup fever goes on and on
How much would you pay to see a match?
13 abused miniature dachshunds seized from BC Interior breeder
The dachshund breeder was operating from a property between Clearwater and 100 Mile House.
Province giving Kelowna $1 million for BC Lions games
“By supporting Touchdown Kelowna, we are helping strengthen the local economy, support local businesses and create good‑paying jobs, helping build a strong, independent economy for British Columbians and their families.”
Arrest in Kelowna related to 115 kg of meth smuggled in pickle jars
“Drug trafficking knows no borders, and neither does our drive to confront it."
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala’s mom says UFC boss offering to fund care
VANCOUVER — The mother of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victim Maya Gebala says Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White has…
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues its own demands as strikes land across the Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle…
Another BC nurse suspended for stealing narcotics from work
The nurse will also be monitored for the next five years.
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…
Bid to narrow transparency law ‘a move in the wrong direction,’ info watchdog says
OTTAWA — Information commissioner Caroline Maynard says a federal proposal to narrow the scope of…
Here’s what you need to know about Ottawa’s new policies on social media and AI
OTTAWA — Over the last two weeks of the parliamentary sitting, the Liberal government made…
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…
Ukrainian officials criticize Polish president’s decision to strip Zelenskyy of honor
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A decision by Polish President Karol Nawrocki to strip Ukrainian leader…
Pope Leo XIV heads to northern Italy to honor St. Augustine and migrant saint Cabrini
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is traveling Saturday to northern Italy to pay homage…
Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim in the Congo outbreak’s third orphanage death
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Mourners gathered Friday to bury a 6-month-old girl who died from…
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.…
Lewis Hamilton and Colman Domingo lead a star-studded front row at Ralph Lauren’s Milan show
MILAN (AP) — Lewis Hamilton hobnobbed with Colman Domingo in the front row of Ralph…
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…
Germany, Ivory Coast fans arrive in Toronto for FIFA World Cup match
TORONTO — Thousands of Germany and Ivory Coast soccer fans are gathering in Toronto as…
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.…
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