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Kelowna launches overnight security patrol in response to crime complaints
Downtown crime, homelessness and drug use has been a major concern for the business community.
Gang unit seizes guns, drugs and makes arrests in South Okanagan
“We were able to safely apprehend high-risk offenders and disrupt drug trafficking activity before it escalated further."
Avalanche kills snowmobiler in southeastern B.C.: RCMP
FERNIE — Mounties say a snowmobiler has died near Fernie in southeastern B.C. after being caught in an avalanche. Police…
iN NUMBERS: What people in the Southern Interior want to do about extortion
Many British Columbians want more than a police task force.
B.C. health workers breached privacy of injured victims of Vancouver festival attack
VICTORIA — British Columbia health care workers unlawfully accessed highly sensitive personal information on victims of Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day…
Kelowna RCMP short 50 officers as demands for service increase
“Kelowna is a very, very, very busy city with a number of complex problems.”
Kamloops tightens rules on homeless encampments; still averse to Kelowna approach
Don't expect homeless people in Kamloops to be wrangled into one fenced area like Kelowna's outdoor shelter space.
iN NUMBERS: City employees make more than mayors in Okanagan, Kamloops
Guess who's really making the big bucks?
iN PHOTOS: Wildlife spotted feasting on berries in Thompson-Okanagan
Some native songbirds use berries during their courtship rituals.
Kelowna ComiCon back in action this weekend
There’s going to be a cosplay contest, a live Dungeons and Dragons show, lip-sync battle, panels, celebrity guests and of course vendors with all kinds of comics and collectibles
MLA wants action on homeless encampment near Kamloops after Peachland camp cleared
The Trepanier Creek homeless encampments near Peachland were cleared out by the province last month.
Legal bills at Kamloops city hall reach new heights with $2M spent in 2025
That's more than double what was in the budget.
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...
Kelowna tenants forming a union to protect renters’ rights
“There is a big power imbalance.”
DEA asks watchdog to investigate claims that agents permitted fentanyl to hit the streets
The federal Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday asked the U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog to investigate a whistleblower's claims that DEA agents permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico. The request came days...
Myanmar torches $600 million in seized heroin, meth and other drugs
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Thick clouds of black smoke billowed into the sky on the outskirts of Myanmar's largest city Friday as authorities burned more than 50 tons of heroin, opium, ketamine, methamphetamine, marijuana and crystal meth — some $600...
iN DISCUSSION: Upcoming municipal election campaign going to be a doozy
"In Kamloops, they learned nothing about the consequences of vote splitting so it appears they're going to do it again."
THOMPSON: Social media not the place for accurate, factual news
"It’s like panning for gold…the nuggets are few and far between."
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.
‘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…
Eby says condo buy-up is not a bailout, and won’t aid City of Vancouver developers
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VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said a joint federal-B.C. plan to buy unsold…
Canada signs deal with Qatar to strengthen public safety, address transnational crime
OTTAWA — Canada has signed an agreement with Qatar that Ottawa says looks to address…
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…
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…
Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones after 2 deadly earthquakes
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig…
Myanmar torches $600 million in seized heroin, meth and other drugs
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YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Thick clouds of black smoke billowed into the sky on the…
Pochettino annoyed by perceived disappointment after US finishes group play with 3-2 loss to Turkey
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The United States only wanted to get through its final World…
National pride meets breathable mesh: A look at the design of World Cup uniforms
BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — Heat. Moisture. National pride. These were top of mind as Nike…
Hollywood gets into the microdrama race as mobile-first storytelling draws stars and major studios
LOS ANGELES (AP) — While much of Hollywood was consumed by the streaming wars, Issa…
A historic heat wave catches Europe’s fashion industry unprepared
PARIS (AP) — As a historic heat wave gripped Paris this week, fashion houses tried…
Hollywood gets into the microdrama race as mobile-first storytelling draws stars and major studios
LOS ANGELES (AP) — While much of Hollywood was consumed by the streaming wars, Issa…
Pulisic returns to the US lineup with highlights and lowlight in a World Cup loss to Turkey
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic returned to the field for the United States on…
United States and Germany lose group-stage finales on Day 15 of the World Cup, in photos
The United States was stunned in second-half stoppage time by Turkey in a meaningless group-stage…
Pochettino annoyed by perceived disappointment after US finishes group play with 3-2 loss to Turkey
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The United States only wanted to get through its final World…
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