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Shuswap dentist pleads guilty to sending harassing messages, breaching court order
He's already been fined $100,000 and sent to jail.
BC teacher who tried to befriend recent grad gets suspended
He also bought the student a $50 grad present.
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians have AI anxiety
Most British Columbians think AI is going to cause problems by creating misinformation and violating personal privacy.
‘Fool’s errand’: Why the Exxon Valdez looms large over northern pipeline debate
VICTORIA — The Exxon Valdez disaster happened more than 36 years ago off Alaska’s coast, but the catastrophic oil spill…
Summerland animal sanctuary followed avian flu protocol and saved two peacocks
“Every step, every protocol, every biosecurity measure we already had in place was validated. Because of that, our beautiful peacocks, Jake and Nicolaj, were not exposed and are now exempt and safe.”
Kelowna to consider a $220M performing arts centre in Waterfront Park
“Flexibility is key, and that is one thing that we don’t currently have here.”
Eight specialists eyeing Kamloops amid maternity care crisis
"We hear the concerns and we're committed to working on those problems to ensure there is sustainable maternity care in Kamloops."
Thunderstorm watch to cap off a dry June for Kamloops, Okanagan
"Some of them have a risk of a thunderstorm in there as well, more so for tonight.”
Kelowna biker did 253 km/h in a 60 zone, but court says 10 months jail too harsh
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He also filmed himself going 180 km/h in downtown Kelowna.
How RCMP in BC came to formulate a plan to kill
The goal was to remove him from the residence for arrest, have him shot, or let him burn to death.
Five Okanagan players picked in NHL entry draft
They grew up playing in the Okanagan and are among 39 WHL players who are now NHL prospects.
Vernon teen arrested in fatal hit-and-run in Lumby
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“Investigators were able to identify, locate and arrest the driver that night.”
iN PHOTOS: Stunning Kelowna garden reopens to public after years of restoration
“Depending on the public interest and if any damage happens to the gardens, we want to be open continuously. So far, everyone has been very respectful.”
Fenestration Station Builds on a Trusted Local Legacy
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Kelowna biker did 253 km/h in a 60 zone, but court says 10 months jail too harsh
He also filmed himself going 180 km/h in downtown Kelowna.
Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users. State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350 cannabis...
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."
iN DISCUSSION: Prime Minister Carney’s BC condo buyout bungle
"I'm starting to get a disturbingly familiar feeling about Prime Minister Mark Carney."
B.C. Conservative leader Findlay retains former rival Milobar in shadow cabinet
VICTORIA — New B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has kept former rival Peter Milobar and…
B.C. sailors tell of harrowing choices in rescue of charter sinking survivors
Brian Angus and Dorothy Stauffer set out from Vancouver’s Coal Harbour on Sunday morning to…
Carney, Inuit leaders meet, agree on need for better co-operation
KUUJJUAQ — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami leader Natan Obed agreed Tuesday…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 11:13…
B.C. sailors tell of harrowing choices in rescue of charter sinking survivors
Brian Angus and Dorothy Stauffer set out from Vancouver’s Coal Harbour on Sunday morning to…
Italy displays paintings from an ancient Etruscan tomb, its latest cultural acquisition
ROME (AP) — Italy on Tuesday put on display one of the best known examples…
A democratic socialist looks to unseat longtime incumbent in Colorado primary
Voters in Colorado’s Democratic primaries on Tuesday wrestled with a question the party has increasingly…
Adults arrested after 16 children found in ‘deplorable’ conditions in southern Ohio home
Authorities arrested four adults on felony child endangerment charges after discovering 16 children in dire…
OpenAI film ‘Artificial,’ dropped by Amazon, finds a new home with Neon
NEW YORK (AP) — “Artificial,” Luca Guadagnino’s starry film about Sam Altman and OpenAI, has…
China imposing 73.5 per cent anti-dumping tariffs on Canadian pea starch
OTTAWA — China is imposing a 73.5 per cent tariff on pea starch from Canada…
Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former child actor Daveigh Chase’s death on June 16 was due…
OpenAI film ‘Artificial,’ dropped by Amazon, finds a new home with Neon
NEW YORK (AP) — “Artificial,” Luca Guadagnino’s starry film about Sam Altman and OpenAI, has…
Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras tossed for a 2nd straight game as benches clear against Nationals
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was tossed for a second…
Canadian receiver Ajou agrees to terms with Stampeders following CFL reinstatement
TORONTO — Canadian receiver Ajou Ajou agreed to terms with the Calgary Stampeders on Tuesday…
Mbappé scores twice for France and Haaland leads Norway in win-or-go-home World Cup games, in photos
Win-or-go-home matches continue Tuesday at the World Cup in the round of 32. Kylian Mbappé…
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