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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.
Canada’s population has dropped for the first time since Confederation: StatCan
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada’s latest estimates suggest Canada’s population declined last year for the first time since Confederation, due primarily…
Movement to save the KVR Trail near Coquihalla picking up speed
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“The pace of conversations has picked up in recent days, and we are feeling optimistic that we are moving toward the outcome the community would like to see.”
Residents in B.C.’s Fraser Valley ‘more hopeful’ of escaping flooding after rains
VANCOUVER — Sandbags, dikes, and stacks of giants rocks appear to be doing their job holding back the Chilliwack River…
Experts say Canada can’t avoid engaging with U.S. as Trump rattles NATO with insults
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is widening the cracks between the United States and European NATO members with his…
Speed cameras installed north of Kamloops, but don’t expect fines
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The province is studying driver speeds on the dangerous stretch of Highway 5.
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...
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."
‘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…
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…
Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that federal authorities had made “multiple…
Come inside Iran’s World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn out to cheer
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Less than 150 miles (240 kilometers) from Los Angeles’ World Cup…
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…
Phantastic performances: Phillies’ Schwarber homers twice in inning, Harper hits for cycle vs Mets
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber launched two long home runs in Philadelphia’s eight-run third inning…
Katzberg wins national hammer throw title
OTTAWA — Two-time world champion hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg added another Canadian track and field…
Stevens scores OT touchdown for Roughriders in 40-37 win over Stampeders
CALGARY — Tommy Stevens scored the winning touchdown in overtime for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in…
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