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On average, Kelowna prolific offender committed offence every 11.5 days
The 43-year-old has close to 100 convictions.
iN PHOTOS: The story behind a decaying ranch in the South Okanagan
Haynes Ranch is one of the few remaining in the Okanagan Valley that wasn’t subdivided for other uses.
Carney heading to Asia for 9 day trip to work on trade, defence partnerships
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea over nine days at the end…
Residents rescued from apartment fire in downtown Vernon
The fire started in an apartment on the third floor and around four or five units were affected.
Why broken temperature records in Okanagan, Kamloops aren’t a sign of climate change
“It's hard to tie any single event and whether it’s affected by climate change. That requires more study by climate change experts."
Kelowna cops seize $750,000 worth of illegal cigarettes
“We are seeing a growing trend of people in possession of unstamped and unregulated tobacco products.”
RBC suing Universal Ostrich Farm owner over historic unpaid debt
Despite raising $300,000 in crowdfunding numerous creditor haven't been paid.
Floor-crossing Penticton MLA Boultbee accused of betraying constituents
The MLA elected as a BC Conservative has helped bolster the NDP's majority.
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.”
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.…
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...
Yacht owners and public housing residents once shared Venezuela’s coast. Now they share its ruin
CARABALLEDA, Venezuela (AP) — The rich and poor shared paradise in Caraballeda on Venezuela's Caribbean coast. Their apartments, a few with direct marina access and hundreds in public housing towers, stood on the same curving street and offered idyllic views...
Manhattan high-rise is still unstable after bricks fall and columns buckle, officials say
NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan high-rise that was evacuated after bricks fell and columns buckled Tuesday morning remained unstable and was still moving, forcing nearby buildings to evacuate, officials said Tuesday. The 1970s-era building was under construction while being...
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."
CP NewsAlert: B.C. may ‘use the courts’ to sue over Tumbler Ridge shooting
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has hired lawyers in both in B.C. and California…
B.C. nurses to expand pickets to cover three health facilities, citing intimidation
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s nurses say they are expanding job action in their labour dispute…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 12:55…
CP NewsAlert: B.C. may ‘use the courts’ to sue over Tumbler Ridge shooting
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has hired lawyers in both in B.C. and California…
Carney names his principal secretary and a Conservative MP to Senate
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has named his principal secretary Tom Pitfield to the…
What’s offside? And all your other World Cup questions, answered
This World Cup has prompted some questions we simply can’t answer for you. Can anyone…
Prepared not scared. Dedicated volunteers in Nashville relay calm, straight-talk info during storms
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Anyone who has watched an episode of “9-1-1: Nashville” could be…
The Latest: President Trump pleases Turkey, angers other allies ahead of NATO summit
U.S. President Donald Trump has met with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ahead of the…
What’s offside? And all your other World Cup questions, answered
This World Cup has prompted some questions we simply can’t answer for you. Can anyone…
Toronto Raptors welcome Lowry ‘home’ for retirement announcement
TORONTO — Kyle Lowry, the Raptors, Toronto and Canada were a perfect fit. Now they’ll…
What’s offside? And all your other World Cup questions, answered
This World Cup has prompted some questions we simply can’t answer for you. Can anyone…
Judge dismisses Prince Harry’s privacy invasion lawsuit against publisher of Daily Mail
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry’s final lawsuit aimed at taming the British tabloids ended in…
Dane Pedersen wins stage 4 of the Tour while Norwegian Traeen takes yellow jersey from Pogacar
FOIX, France (AP) — Danish rider Mads Pedersen surged away in a sprint finish to…
What’s offside? And all your other World Cup questions, answered
This World Cup has prompted some questions we simply can’t answer for you. Can anyone…
Toronto Raptors welcome Lowry ‘home’ for retirement announcement
TORONTO — Kyle Lowry, the Raptors, Toronto and Canada were a perfect fit. Now they’ll…
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