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West Kelowna police arrest suspect in weekend grass fire
“Information provided by witnesses played a significant role in helping officers quickly identify and locate the suspect.”
Interior Health has written off $54M in unpaid medical bills for non-Canadians
The health authority is taking a Qatari man to court over $254,000 in unpaid medical bills.
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 12:10 a.m. Australia and Paraguay played…
Pop diplomacy: Eurovision gives Canada a chance to flex ‘soft power,’ expert says
OTTAWA — Canada should dust off its sequins and get ready to dazzle Europe, a historian said Thursday after the…
‘You should believe me’: B.C. murder suspect says ex-wife’s death was like a suicide
The ex-husband of Tatjana Stefanski, who is accused of stabbing her to death in rural British Columbia in 2024, has…
Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas…
Kelowna couple suing Airbnb over eviction, surveillance
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Airbnb "weaponized their corporate infrastructure" to enable their eviction, according to the lawsuit.
Rock the Lake turns up the volume
One of Kelowna’s favourite music festivals is returning on Friday, July 10, 11, and 12.…
Escape artist Tony the peacock eludes capture in Kamloops neighbourhood
“People post ‘oh, it’s at my house,’ and it’s fun for the kids, they can keep their eye out and try to spot him."
Kelowna restaurant avoids fine after serving teen a Corona
The steep fines have been criticized by the restaurant industry.
Osoyoos family gets special moment when bobcat kitten pays a visit
“My seven-year-old named it ‘Squishy’ and spent the rest of the day trying to convince us we should keep her. I’ll admit, it was tempting, but dad said ‘no’.”
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians split on teaching creationism in school
You might assume it’s the older generation who wants to see religion back in education, but you’d be wrong.
Anissa Helou’s new book of recipes from Lebanon spotlights villages scarred by war
BALLOUNEH, Lebanon (AP) — Before becoming one of the Middle East’s most acclaimed cooks and food writers, Anissa Helou had no intention of either path. She entered the world of cooking and writing almost by accident when she was in...
Kelowna couple suing Airbnb over eviction, surveillance
Airbnb "weaponized their corporate infrastructure" to enable their eviction, according to the lawsuit.
Transportation Safety Board investigating after CN Rail train derailed near Montreal
MONTREAL — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it has deployed a team northeast of Montreal to investigate after 45 railcars with a CN train derailed in a residential area on Sunday.Police in Repentigny, Que., say no injuries were...
Court documents allege link between Project South investigation, Ryan Wedding case
TORONTO — Newly released court documents are shedding more light on the alleged link between a sweeping police corruption probe in Ontario and the case of former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding, who is accused of running an international drug trafficking...
THOMPSON: Running out of gas is something you do once
"It’s embarrassing - at best - to run out of fuel…cars swerving and people yelling insults as they pass…as if you intended your stupidity."
iN DISCUSSION: What to do for those who don’t like news
"One reader persistently tells me "there is way too much political topics" here and they are looking for more 'simple good feeling stuff'."
THOMPSON: Black cats, broken mirrors and other superstitions we believe in
"There are people, for example, who will not travel on the 13th day of any month…and even structure their decisions and lives around avoiding the number."
Man charged for allegedly vandalizing B.C. rainbow crosswalk for second time
SURREY — Police say one of the two men charged for allegedly vandalizing a Metro…
B.C.’s chief coroner envisions course to prepare people beyond TV ‘preconceptions’
BURNABY — British Columbia’s chief coroner says the work of the coroners service is not…
Republican to introduce bill prompting trade investigation into Canadian booze bans
WASHINGTON — A Republican congresswoman for New York said she is introducing legislation to compel…
B.C.’s chief coroner envisions course to prepare people beyond TV ‘preconceptions’
BURNABY — British Columbia’s chief coroner says the work of the coroners service is not…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 3:15…
What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun
FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player has riled the…
Trump says he’s building a White House helipad for a new, more powerful Marine One
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he’s building a granite helipad on…
Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles and aging grid crumbles
HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — An islandwide blackout hit Cuba on Monday as fuel reserves dwindle…
Republican to introduce bill prompting trade investigation into Canadian booze bans
WASHINGTON — A Republican congresswoman for New York said she is introducing legislation to compel…
‘Cost of drama is too high’: NATO leaders meet in Turkey for annual summit
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is jetting off Monday to the two-day NATO summit…
NASCAR uses 3 of its youngest drivers for Rolling Stones collaboration
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — The first Rolling Stones album was released in 1964. NASCAR driver…
B.C.’s chief coroner envisions course to prepare people beyond TV ‘preconceptions’
BURNABY — British Columbia’s chief coroner says the work of the coroners service is not…
What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun
FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player has riled the…
NASCAR uses 3 of its youngest drivers for Rolling Stones collaboration
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — The first Rolling Stones album was released in 1964. NASCAR driver…
Cobolli performs Ronaldo celebration as Paolini wins before Federer on Italy’s big day at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — On his first match point, Flavio Cobolli stepped up and unleashed a…
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