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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.
Fundraiser collects $17,000 for Penticton mother, daughter in ICE detention
"There's a lack of due process here that's concerning for anyone."
Missing piece of Okanagan Rail Trail in Kelowna to open this summer
"By closing this gap, we are delivering on a promise of a fully connected region."
Air Canada crash probe being conducted in ‘full co-operation’ with U.S.: Carney
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa is working in “full co-operation” with U.S. officials to probe the crash…
BC teacher suspended for showing video ‘riddled’ with sexual connotations
The teacher also also made racist remarks to a student.
A ‘miracle’ more weren’t killed in Air Canada plane crash, expert says
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MONTREAL — As experts assess the aftermath of a fatal Air Canada Express plane crash at LaGuardia Airport, some have…
MP reveals Tumbler Ridge girl’s heroism, and how she passed on boy’s dying message
VICTORIA — The MP representing Tumbler Ridge, B.C., has described how a 12-year-old girl heroically tried to save two classmates…
Kelowna lawyer fined $15,000 after having 101-year-old client with dementia sign paperwork
The client had demantia and was was unable to communicate verbally.
iN PHOTOS: More feral cats rescued in ongoing effort to reduce colonies in Kamloops
“Finding fosters is our biggest obstacle, I can’t bring more in if there’s nowhere for these kitties to go."
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
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The worker knew they weren't suppose to do it, but said there was no other way.
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...
LA Mayor Bass declares emergency to secure resources to help fight warehouse fire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency Saturday to ensure the city gets the resources it needs to fight a large warehouse fire that has sent large plumes of smoke into the air. “The city...
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."
‘Keep focused’: Lytton, B.C., under evacuation orders years after devastating blaze
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Judith Urquhart said she’s doing what she has to do to remain focused and prepare…
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…
‘Keep focused’: Lytton, B.C., under evacuation orders years after devastating blaze
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Judith Urquhart said she’s doing what she has to do to remain focused and prepare…
Independent observer named to monitor Montreal police racism investigation
MONTRÉAL — Quebec Domestic Security Minister Ian Lafrenière has appointed an independent observer to oversee…
N.B. gallery aims to spark debate with urine-soaked crucifix photo, Tory MP weighs in
FREDERICTON — An art gallery in Eastern Canada is leveraging a notorious, damaged photograph of…
Welcoming the longest day at Stonehenge, in photos
LONDON (AP) — Thousands gathered before dawn at Stonehenge to welcome the summer solstice, celebrating…
Russia frees 24 Filipinos after Marcos talks with Putin
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Russia has freed 24 Filipinos who were detained for months without…
Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park are being…
Dolce & Gabbana imagines a Mediterranean escape in menswear built for the heat
MILAN (AP) — Dolce & Gabbana pitched a menswear wardrobe built for both Milan’s punishing…
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…
N.B. gallery aims to spark debate with urine-soaked crucifix photo, Tory MP weighs in
FREDERICTON — An art gallery in Eastern Canada is leveraging a notorious, damaged photograph of…
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…
Germany, Ivory Coast fans praise ‘tough’ matchup in Toronto’s 3rd FIFA World Cup game
TORONTO — Exhilarated fans of Germany and Ivory Coast heaped praise on their teams —…
Rory McIlroy fades at the US Open with 5 bogeys late after a three-hole run of birdies
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — When Rory McIlroy knocked in a 66-footer during a run of…
Clark turning U.S. Open into a runaway, Scheffler still has hope for a slam
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Not even Shinnecock Hills and its strongest test of the week…
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