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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.
Girls Night Out Market brings shopping, sips and local love to Kelowna
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Girls Night Out Market promises a lively mix of shopping, drinks and fun for all.
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as CUSMA talks loom over its outlook
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada kept to the sidelines at its first interest rate decision of the year as…
Kelowna business owners cheer end to decriminalization of simple drug possession
“It is my intent that we need to do the work that we're set out to do by arresting people who are doing those things.”
RCMP seize weapons, drugs during raid at West Kelowna home
Along with the weapons and a kilogram of illegal drugs, police also found drug production equipment.
Vernon drunk driver’s ride home also impaired: RCMP
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“It might seem a bit comical at first, but it isn’t at all."
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...
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…
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”…
Anand welcomes Turkish counterpart to Ottawa ahead of NATO summit in Ankara
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is meeting with her Turkish counterpart in Ottawa…
Massive Shiite crowds mark Ashoura amid fresh Iran-Israel-US war fallout
NABATIYEH, Lebanon (AP) — Shiite Muslims marked one of the most important days on their…
Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia
Ukraine launched a major nighttime attack on a dozen Russian regions, Russian-held Crimea and the…
Touring Trump’s Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation’s capital
WASHINGTON (AP) — America is celebrating its 250th year. And what better way to mark…
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…
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…
A historic heat wave catches Europe’s fashion industry unprepared
PARIS (AP) — As a historic heat wave gripped Paris this week, fashion houses tried…
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…
Paris police seek to halt Diamond League meet as historic heat wave strains services
PARIS (AP) — Paris police authorities requested Friday the cancelation of this weekend’s Diamond League…
MLB’s draft overhaul would limit choices for teen players – and be a boon for colleges
PHOENIX (AP) — James Clark is a young man with enticing options on his baseball…
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