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Kelowna keeps flirting with pro sports teams, but no proposals yet
To be fair, the dates have been fantastic.
iN VIDEO: Behind the scenes as Okanagan pro wrestlers get ready for ‘One Crazy Night’
"You get to forget about your bills or your crappy boyfriend... you forget about it for a little while, and you just become somebody else, and it's very cathartic.”
Kelowna, Kamloops MLAs poll well to replace BC Conservative leader Rustad
Research Co. also asked people where provincial party leaders landed on a scale from extreme left to extreme right.
Merritt RCMP arrest three people after shots fired into the air
"Despite the lack of injuries, discharging a firearm in public is an extremely dangerous thing to do."
West Kelowna mayor won’t seek re-election next year
"Our family has grown over the past few years with the happy addition of three grandchildren, and I look forward to the opportunity to spend more time with both my family and friends.”
Bank of Canada expected to move to sidelines amid inflation ‘messiness’
OTTAWA — There were signs inflation was easing in October, but a more muddled picture under the hood has most…
Why is it so hard to fix a wheelchair in BC?
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Disabled people say companies are struggling to service their equipment, which can trap them in bed or at home.
Kamloops man demands new trial, in “limbo” after murder conviction overturned
BC prosecutors dropped the charge despite the federal government ordering a new trial four years ago.
iN PHOTOS: Scenes from June bike rave in Kelowna
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You might have seen this funky street procession.
Kelowna Ribfest brings all the flavour
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Kelowna Ribfest is almost here! Running Friday, July 3, 4, and 5, the event is…
Kamloops CAOs were paid $1.12M last year
With a pair of salaries and a settlement agreement, the cost of chief administrative officers in Kamloops was unusually high.
Shuswap dentist pleads guilty to sending harassing messages, breaching court order
He's already been fined $100,000 and sent to jail.
Kelowna Ribfest brings all the flavour
Kelowna Ribfest is almost here! Running Friday, July 3, 4, and 5, the event is sure to bring mouth-watering flavours and juicy ribs to BBQ enthusiasts. Whether you're spicy or bold, the weekend will host cooking competitions and 13 different...
Fire in Belgian apartment block leaves at least 6 people dead, many injured
ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — At least six people were killed and many others injured on Wednesday in a fire at an apartment block on the outskirts of the Belgian city of Antwerp, police said. The blaze was caused by a...
Bus crash in South Africa’s Western Cape leaves 16 dead and 20 injured
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 16 people have been killed and 20 others injured when a bus transporting passengers to South Africa's Eastern Cape province overturned in the early hours of Thursday. According to authorities, the bus was transporting 78...
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."
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. 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…
Large fan crowds expected in sweltering Toronto for Portugal-Croatia World Cup match
TORONTO — Fans in Toronto are expected to turn out in droves today to watch…
Heat wave gripping much of Ontario, Quebec tracks east to Maritime provinces
The heat wave that’s been bearing down on Ontario this week has shown no signs…
In the news today: U.S. on CUSMA, rainy Canada Day, heat wave, Portugal plays Croatia
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
By the numbers: More than 1 million immigrants apply to legalize their status in Spain
MADRID (AP) — More than 1 million immigrants in Spain sought to legalize their status…
Vatican cracks down on a traditionalist group by excommunicating its bishops
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated…
The Latest: Ex-CIA Director seeks court order requiring records from investigations be preserved
Former CIA Director John Brennan sued the Trump administration Wednesday, demanding a court order that…
U.S. not renewing trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in ‘current form’
WASHINGTON — The United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the U.S. is not renewing…
Canada’s historic World Cup run helps prolong Vancouver restaurants’ business boost
VANCOUVER — The head of B.C.’s Restaurant and Foodservices Association says Canada’s historic run in…
Masked wrestlers flood Mexico’s World Cup streets as fans embrace lucha libre fever
MEXICO CITY (AP) — He’s everywhere: around the stadiums, in the streets, having a beer…
The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families
The satirical news site The Onion isn’t waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch…
Large fan crowds expected in sweltering Toronto for Portugal-Croatia World Cup match
TORONTO — Fans in Toronto are expected to turn out in droves today to watch…
Former Spain and Arsenal playmaker Santi Cazorla retires at 41
MADRID (AP) — Former Spain international Santi Cazorla is retiring from soccer at age 41.…
Hajime Moriyasu says he needs time to decide future as Japan coach after World Cup exit
TOKYO (AP) — Hajime Moriyasu was expected to confirm on Thursday he was staying as…
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