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Touchdown Kelowna part of strong start to peak tourist season
“One business I ran into said, ‘we're anticipating a $10,000 day,’ and that's pretty great for a restaurant for one day.”
Homeless camps in forest near Kamloops spur frustration with provincial inaction
"This is clearly a provincial issue. Clearly it's not getting enough attention, and clearly we don't have enough resource officers to address this."
Rustad denies raising mental health as an issue with MLA who quit Conservatives
British Columbia’s Opposition Leader says he “didn’t talk about mental health” as he discussed the defection of one of his…
Kelowna philanthropist’s short, cocaine-fuelled relationship cost him $5M after court battle
She was 30 years younger, and his massage therapist.
The land involved in Kelowna’s $28M hotel development has a rocky history
“This developer who's been planning this hotel since 2008, when the court case came down with the covenant and removed all possibilities of his original site, he's pivoted to the hotel site, and it's been going on now for 20 years.”
Toronto to host Blue Jays watch parties as World Series home games tickets sell out
Toronto is getting ready to host Game 1 of the World Series on Friday with plans for outdoor watch parties…
How B.C. man rescued himself from jaws of grizzly that ripped off his lips and scalp
Joe Pendry used his experience as a boxer to fight for his life when a mother grizzly attacked him, grabbed…
West Kelowna police arrest suspect in weekend grass fire
“Information provided by witnesses played a significant role in helping officers quickly identify and locate the suspect.”
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’.”
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.
Fatal motorcycle crash closes Sea to Sky Highway north of Vancouver for hours
SQUAMISH — A female motorcyclist has been killed in a crash on British Columbia's Sea to Sky Highway that shut down the route for more than eight hours. The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. says it is looking into the...
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...
THOMPSON: Running out of gas is something you do once
"It’s embarrassing - at best - to run out of fuel…cars swerving and people yelling insults as they pass…as if you intended your stupidity."
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."
MLA Jordan Kealy to face jury in sexual assault case
FORT ST. JOHN — Independent British Columbia legislator Jordan Kealy has elected for a jury…
Mourners gather at B.C. dock to mourn six lost at sea in fishing charter sinking
RICHMOND — About 100 mourners gathered at a public dock in Richmond, B.C., to commemorate…
Mourners gather at B.C. dock to mourn six lost at sea in fishing charter sinking
RICHMOND — About 100 mourners gathered at a public dock in Richmond, B.C., to commemorate…
Carney names TKMS preferred sub bidder, hopes to join sub club with Germany, Norway
HALIFAX — Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday named German defence manufacturer TKMS as the…
Thoughts turn to legacy as full-time whistle nears for Vancouver’s World Cup
VANCOUVER — Vancouver is preparing for its World Cup swansong between Switzerland and Colombia on…
The Latest: FIFA appeals judge dismisses Belgium’s legal challenge to lifted suspension of US player
President Donald Trump is responding to global outrage over his intervention with FIFA during the…
An Idaho mother who said her toddler twins died after vaccinations has been charged with murder
An Idaho woman who said her toddler twins died last year after being vaccinated faces…
A toddler was found in a pool and declared dead. He’s alive and his parents could be charged
PHOENIX (AP) — A toddler discovered in a backyard pool in a Phoenix suburb in…
Carney names TKMS preferred sub bidder, hopes to join sub club with Germany, Norway
HALIFAX — Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday named German defence manufacturer TKMS as the…
B.C.’s Massey Tunnel replacement doubles in cost to estimated $8.5 billion
VANCOUVER — The projected cost of replacing the George Massey Tunnel in Metro Vancouver has…
Canada’s World Cup loss to Morocco draws record TV audience, Bell Media says
TORONTO — Canada’s 3-0 loss to Morocco in the Round of 16 drew the largest…
Hemingway’s masterpiece on Spain’s bull runs turns 100 years old with its allure intact
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — Bill Hillmann has been gored three times while running with the…
A stoic Cristiano Ronaldo exits last World Cup with ‘clear conscience’ after Portugal loses to Spain
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo walked off the pitch after his final World Cup…
At the World Cup, Egypt coach says anyone who doesn’t feel for Palestinian people is ‘not human’
ATLANTA (AP) — Egypt coach Hossam Hassan broke away from discussing his team’s upcoming World…
Ticats say veteran quarterback Mitchell underwent successful ankle surgery Monday
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats said star quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell underwent successful ankle surgery…
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