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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.
Bhangu makes 11 running for the leadership of the B.C. Conservative Party
LANGLEY — Harman Bhangu, the member of the legislature for Langley-Abbotsford, has announced he’s running to become leader of the…
Kelowna man faces carjacking charges after chase with RCMP
iNwheels
The chase started in Kelowna and ended in Vernon.
Kelowna falls to 19th fastest-growing city in Canada
iNhome
It's a far cry from a few years ago, when Kelowna was the fastest growing in the country.
Return to winter will be brief for the Okanagan and Kamloops
“I wouldn't put away the snow shovels quite yet, and I certainly wouldn't take out the flip-flops.”
Misinformation experts warn of dire consequences in online hunt for blame
Disinformation experts say while it’s human nature to seek out more information after a tragedy, an online rush to identify…
A B.C. budget few like, with job cuts, higher taxes and increased debt and deficit
VICTORIA — No wonder British Columbia Finance Minister Brenda Bailey thought she was going to be “the least popular person…
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.
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...
How to help those impacted by the Venezuela earthquakes
Two powerful, back-to-back earthquakes shook Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings, killing hundreds and leaving thousands more missing across the northern part of the country. Many more are feared dead. Governments, nonprofits and members of the Venezuelan diaspora around the world...
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...
A Moroccan court sentences 29 prominent people in major drug trafficking and corruption case
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan court handed prison sentences to 29 people, including prominent politicians and sports and business figures, in an international drug trafficking and corruption scandal that has rocked the country. The court also ordered the defendants...
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
iNhome
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said a joint federal-B.C. plan to buy unsold…
Michael J. Fox and father of Nickelodeon slime among Order of Canada appointments
Michael J. Fox wears his Order of Canada pin everywhere. He wears the little white…
In the news today: Senegal vs. Iraq in Toronto, 24 Sussex plans, Flying Tiger lands
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
PM Carney to share plans to ‘restore’ 24 Sussex today
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce the government’s plan to “restore”…
Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones as death toll climbs
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig…
The Latest: Federal judge halts Trump’s executive order seeking to create a federal voter list
A federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create…
Mediators worked through threats and strikes to broker the US-Iran deal, and challenges remain
ISLAMABAD (AP) — As the U.S. and Iran exchanged escalating strikes on June 11, a…
In the news today: Senegal vs. Iraq in Toronto, 24 Sussex plans, Flying Tiger lands
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
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…
Michael J. Fox and father of Nickelodeon slime among Order of Canada appointments
Michael J. Fox wears his Order of Canada pin everywhere. He wears the little white…
Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on…
Ferrari’s Hamilton faces Mercedes in Austria hoping to turn F1 win into a title shot
The Formula 1 title race is turning into the ultimate battle of youth against experience.…
Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years
LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when…
A maple leaf-shaped ‘Canadian clapper’ sparks a World Cup buzz across Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — A red noisemaker shaped like a maple leaf has become all the…
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