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Kamloops insect enthusiast finds cow killer wasp known for powerful sting
"I didn't want to grasp her because I didn't want to risk being a threat and getting stung by accident."
Penticton mother and her seven-year-old daughter detained in Texas: husband
WASHINGTON — Edward Warner says every day has felt like a nightmare since his Canadian wife and her seven-year-old daughter…
Ottawa outlines criteria for helping Gulf nations hit by Iran war
OTTAWA — The federal government has outlined criteria under which Canada would help partners in the Middle East endangered by…
Country music icon Dwight Yoakam brings legendary sound to Penticton
Some of his big hits include "Guitars, Cadillacs", "A Thousand Miles from Nowhere" and "Fast as You".
Water consumption warning issued after ‘intentional’ damage’ to West Kelowna reservoir
WEST KELOWNA — A city in the British Columbia Interior is warning some residents not to consume tap water after…
Vernon pawn broker on hook for guitars destroyed in downtown fire
The business, and many others, was destroyed in massive fire in 2023.
B.C. faces long-term care shortage, and decision to delay facilities is drawing fire
VICTORIA — James Wolfe, who lives in B.C.’s Fraser Valley, spent the last year and a half looking for a…
Kelowna Caribbean restaurant that let customer step outside with drink temporarily closed
The restaurant said it couldn't afford the $11,000 fine.
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.”
This woman ‘managed to not be bored’ during the COVID lockdown and planted a vineyard at home
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Like millions of others, Natasha Jacka went stir-crazy during a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, until it dawned on her that there might be great opportunity in having nowhere to go. Jacka used the pandemic...
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."
Wildfire still burns near B.C. village of Lytton, as deadly anniversary looms
A B.C. wildfire is continuing to burn, out of control, near the village of Lytton,…
Muslim group and federal culture minister decry alleged attack on imam in Victoria
VICTORIA — Muslim groups and Culture Minister Marc Miller are decrying an alleged attack on…
Heavy rain causes flooding and power outages across Montreal area
MONTRÉAL — Environment Canada warned Sunday that conditions remain favourable for more flooding in parts…
Wildfire still burns near B.C. village of Lytton, as deadly anniversary looms
A B.C. wildfire is continuing to burn, out of control, near the village of Lytton,…
‘This is nuts’: The hard-fought race to build Canada’s next submarine fleet
OTTAWA — From a massive ad blitz featuring Canadian broadcast icon Peter Mansbridge to a…
The Latest: Vance and Iranian negotiators are in Switzerland to work on deal’s details
U.S. and Iranian negotiators were in Switzerland on Sunday for talks on their interim agreement…
Vance meets top Iranian officials as US looks to prod Iran to ‘turn over a new leaf’
OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was an opportunity…
Man falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK (AP) — A 51-year-old man fell to his death from an upper deck…
Heavy rain causes flooding and power outages across Montreal area
MONTRÉAL — Environment Canada warned Sunday that conditions remain favourable for more flooding in parts…
In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor
WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift’s Watch…
Prada serves up luxury fashion’s version of pasta pomodoro at Milan Fashion Week
MILAN (AP) — Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons reimagine jeans-inspired basics in leather and technical…
In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor
WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift’s Watch…
Spain leans on Yamal against Saudi Arabia and other World Cup Day 11 highlights, in photos
Spain and teenage star Lamine Yamal face Saudi Arabia in Atlanta in the marquee World…
Oilers re-sign center Jason Dickinson to a 5-year, $20 million contract
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers re-signed Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract worth…
Oilers ink forward Jason Dickinson to five-year contract worth US$20 million
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract, the…
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