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West Kelowna police arrest a man for weekend grass fire
“Information provided by witnesses played a significant role in helping officers quickly identify and locate the suspect.”
UPDATE: Kelowna RCMP make arrest in Knox Mountain wildfire
The wildfire sparked this afternoon, and officers are currently helping hikers off the mountain.
Smell, maintenance failure lands Kootenay pulp mill $63,000 fine
It was one of multiple penalties against the company in the past several years.
No quick fix for air traffic controller shortage in Kelowna
“From time to time, sufficient staffing is not in place. And that causes planned half-hour closures for what's referred to as fatigue breaks.”
Inspection finds most BC prisons understaffed, lack inmate programming
It's the first report from a new oversight agency tasked with inspecting the province's ten correctional centres.
Pipeline tax breaks vex Thompson-Nicola Regional District board
"I would suggest this is not a good look for pipelines to be reducing what they pay and having that go on the backs of ordinary people."
Kelowna’s last bastion for jukebox and old school electronics repair
“An old school gramophone, the one where you crank the handle and then it powers up a spring. We managed to do that, even though there wasn't any electronics in there."
Kelowna couple suing Airbnb over eviction, surveillance
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Airbnb "weaponized their corporate infrastructure" to enable their eviction, according to the lawsuit.
Rock the Lake turns up the volume
One of Kelowna’s favourite music festivals is returning on Friday, July 10, 11, and 12.…
Escape artist Tony the peacock eludes capture in Kamloops neighbourhood
“People post ‘oh, it’s at my house,’ and it’s fun for the kids, they can keep their eye out and try to spot him."
Kelowna restaurant avoids fine after serving teen a Corona
The steep fines have been criticized by the restaurant industry.
Osoyoos family gets special moment when bobcat kitten pays a visit
“My seven-year-old named it ‘Squishy’ and spent the rest of the day trying to convince us we should keep her. I’ll admit, it was tempting, but dad said ‘no’.”
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians split on teaching creationism in school
You might assume it’s the older generation who wants to see religion back in education, but you’d be wrong.
Anissa Helou’s new book of recipes from Lebanon spotlights villages scarred by war
BALLOUNEH, Lebanon (AP) — Before becoming one of the Middle East’s most acclaimed cooks and food writers, Anissa Helou had no intention of either path. She entered the world of cooking and writing almost by accident when she was in...
Kelowna couple suing Airbnb over eviction, surveillance
Airbnb "weaponized their corporate infrastructure" to enable their eviction, according to the lawsuit.
Transportation Safety Board investigating after CN Rail train derailed near Montreal
MONTREAL — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it has deployed a team northeast of Montreal to investigate after 45 railcars with a CN train derailed in a residential area on Sunday.Police in Repentigny, Que., say no injuries were...
Court documents allege link between Project South investigation, Ryan Wedding case
TORONTO — Newly released court documents are shedding more light on the alleged link between a sweeping police corruption probe in Ontario and the case of former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding, who is accused of running an international drug trafficking...
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."
Premiers Smith, Ford unveil proposed west-east oil pipeline route
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled Monday a route…
Carney expected to announce Germany’s TKMS as winner of sub contract: reports
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce Monday that Canada will buy…
Quebec watchdog seeking videos, witnesses of shooting that killed officer, bystander
MONTRÉAL — Quebec’s police watchdog has set up a command post in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood…
Premiers Smith, Ford unveil proposed west-east oil pipeline route
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled Monday a route…
Carney expected to announce Germany’s TKMS as winner of sub contract: reports
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce Monday that Canada will buy…
Prince Harry’s UK trip sparks media buzz over whether Meghan and kids will join him
LONDON (AP) — The drama that seems to surround Prince Harry returns to the United…
What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun
FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player has riled the…
A look at the dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei in Iran, in photos
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began…
Premiers Smith, Ford unveil proposed west-east oil pipeline route
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled Monday a route…
Carney expected to announce Germany’s TKMS as winner of sub contract: reports
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce Monday that Canada will buy…
Prince Harry’s UK trip sparks media buzz over whether Meghan and kids will join him
LONDON (AP) — The drama that seems to surround Prince Harry returns to the United…
The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
Clive Davis, the legendary music executive who helped launch the careers of some of the…
Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension
GENEVA (AP) — With the integrity of FIFA and the World Cup under attack from…
What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun
FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player has riled the…
Giannis, traded to Heat, bids farewell to Bucks, calling Milwaukee ‘my city, my team, my family’
MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo plans to say hello to Miami in a few days.…
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