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Helpline encourages child sex offenders to get help before they act
"Talking about how to get someone help shouldn't be a conversation that we shy away from."
World leaders send condolences to Tumbler Ridge in wake of deadly school shooting
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he has heard from a number of world leaders offering condolences in…
Here’s where Kelowna shows up in the Epstein files
Within the millions of pages of Epstein files released so far Kelowna is mentioned in connection to real estate and a jetliner.
Carney cancels trip to Europe following B.C. school shooting
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has cancelled his plans to travel to Halifax and Munich, Germany, following a deadly…
‘Ran for my life’: Man tells Kamloops jury his wife’s abuse, torture turned sexual
"That'd be the last thing I'd want my children to see is them walking into the bedroom and the mother doing salacious, violent things to the father. It's something any child should never witness."
Kelowna realtor who flew drone in wildfire zone looking at steep fine
He didn’t deny that he was using a drone, but argued he was unaware he was in an active firefighting zone.
10 dead, including female suspect, in ‘devastating’ shootings at B.C. school and home
TUMBLER RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA — RCMP Supt. Ken Floyd says police are “not in a place” to understand what motivated…
Steep increase in city managers earning more than $150K in Kamloops, Kelowna
There's been a four-fold increase in $150,000-plus salaries for city hall management in both cities.
Touchdown Kelowna officially opens with a sign reveal
Friday Morning was the grand reveal of Kelowna’s new signature sign by artist Coralee Miller…
Sunday Service trying to bring something new to Okanagan party scene
People are looking for fun things to do and interesting places to enjoy music without binge drinking until the wee hours of the morning.
BC private school teacher gets 10-year ban
The teacher demonstrated a serious failure to maintain appropriate boundaries.
Touchdown Kelowna brings BC Lions, live music and community fun to the city
The BC Lions and a few special guests will be in attendance this week for…
Kamloops ATM thief makes his getaway by swimming across river
"Keep their eyes out for the suspect, who will undoubtedly still be wet and cold. If you see him immediately call police.”
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...
Frank Lloyd Wright House, Among Chicago’s Most Endangered Buildings, Bought By Nonprofit
The West Side’s only single-family home designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright is due for a multimillion-dollar refresh under new ownership after spending years in disrepair. West Side nonprofit Austin Coming Together announced Wednesday that it purchased the J.J....
New Mexico opens criminal probe of DEA after agents allowed fentanyl shipments to hit streets
New Mexico's attorney general on Friday opened a criminal investigation to determine whether U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents broke state law by allowing hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets of Albuquerque. The extraordinary inquiry comes less...
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: Prime Minister Carney’s BC condo buyout bungle
"I'm starting to get a disturbingly familiar feeling about Prime Minister Mark Carney."
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.
Teens terrorize Vancouver Island neighbourhood with ‘door-kick challenge’
It started as a harmless prank by teenagers but a homeowner in Nanaimo, B.C., says…
B.C. jury rejects explanations of ex-husband, guilty of murdering Tatjana Stefanski
Vitali Stefanski said he had answers for many of the circumstances surrounding the death of…
More Haitians will try to come to Canada after U.S. court decision, advocate says
MONTREAL — A Montreal-based advocate for asylum seekers says Canada should expect a new wave…
Earlier engagement could be key to avoiding labour disruptions: jobs minister
OTTAWA — Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is looking for ways to turn down the…
Teens terrorize Vancouver Island neighbourhood with ‘door-kick challenge’
It started as a harmless prank by teenagers but a homeowner in Nanaimo, B.C., says…
Andy Burnham distanced himself from UK Prime Minister Starmer, but may be stuck with his policies
LONDON (AP) — Britain looks set to get a change of tone at the top,…
A small plane has crashed into a Beijing high-rise, killing the pilot and injuring 13
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities on Saturday said a small plane that crashed into a…
Heavy rain pounds western Japan as 2 tropical storms approach
TOKYO (AP) — Heavy downpours triggered flooding in parts of western Japan on Friday as…
World Cup sticker frenzy: Panini packs sell out as fans race to fill 980 spots in collectible albums
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Adam Martin remembers taking boxes of Panini stickers and their…
Earlier engagement could be key to avoiding labour disruptions: jobs minister
OTTAWA — Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is looking for ways to turn down the…
World Cup sticker frenzy: Panini packs sell out as fans race to fill 980 spots in collectible albums
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Adam Martin remembers taking boxes of Panini stickers and their…
Harvey Weinstein’s California rape conviction upheld, but court says he must be resentenced
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 rape and…
Egypt advances past group stage at the World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Iran
SEATTLE (AP) — An Iranian fan rushed the field in celebration, necessitating seven security guards…
Stearns under added scrutiny after firing Mendoza as the last-place Mets look for a path forward
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Mendoza is out. Just like Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, Brandon…
Sinner wants to ‘talk about tennis’ not top players’ prize-money protest at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — No. 1 Jannik Sinner limited a media appearance Saturday as a prize-money…
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