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RBC suing Universal Ostrich Farm owner over historic unpaid debt
Despite raising $300,000 in crowdfunding numerous creditor haven't been paid.
Low-cost bus company pitches plan for Kamloops, Okanagan routes
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However, government regulations don't make the process look easy.
Kelowna researchers unravel mysterious cancer fighting compound
In a lab at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, researchers have figured out how plants make a unique compound…
Kamloops councillors welcome rules policing public’s bad behaviour in council, mayor opposes
"It's unfortunate, but that's the world we live in now."
iN NUMBERS: B.C. baby names over the last century
The government has extensive records on everyone, and the plus side of that is we get to see which baby names were popular in B.C. for the past 100 years or so.
iN PHOTOS: Sandhill cranes land in Kamloops on blustery day
“There was a strong southerly wind blowing them in the wrong direction so they couldn’t carry on with migration.”
Urban deer problems in Penticton to be addressed by new committee
The City of Penticton is forming an Urban Deer Advisory Committee to formulate potential strategies for managing deer in the…
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.…
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."
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...
In the news today: Carney arrives at NATO, Renata Ford dies, Raptors announcement
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...Carney arrives in Turkey for high-level NATO talks with German, South Korean leadersPrime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Ankara, Turkey, where he’s set...
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."
B.C. attorney general to provide update on legal options after deadly mass shooting
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government says it’s exploring legal options after the mass shooting…
B.C. wildfire prompts evacuations and heavy smoke warnings in Fraser Canyon
BOSTON BAR — Thick smoke from a wildfire burning out of control near Boston Bar,…
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…
Police officers march in Montreal ahead of funeral for officer killed in shooting
MONTREAL — Thousands of police officers from all over Canada are marching in Montreal ahead…
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…
EU lawmakers call for probe of FIFA boss over Trump contact before US-Belgium match
BRUSSELS (AP) — Dozens of European lawmakers are gathering support to launch an investigation in…
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…
Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to release voter records sought by conservative activist
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an attempt by a…
Rogers’ MLSE play the latest shift for Canadian sports landscape, experts say
TORONTO — Sports business experts say Rogers Communications Inc.’s full takeover of Maple Leaf Sports…
Carney meets with allied nations in Turkey on margins of NATO summit
ANKARA — Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Turkish President Recep Erdogan and Ukrainian President…
Rogers’ MLSE play the latest shift for Canadian sports landscape, experts say
TORONTO — Sports business experts say Rogers Communications Inc.’s full takeover of Maple Leaf Sports…
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…
Coco Gauff beats Jessica Pegula to reach Wimbledon semifinals as Jannik Sinner advances in the heat
LONDON (AP) — There’s no panic in Coco Gauff. Down a set after untimely double-faults,…
Rogers’ MLSE play the latest shift for Canadian sports landscape, experts say
TORONTO — Sports business experts say Rogers Communications Inc.’s full takeover of Maple Leaf Sports…
EU lawmakers call for probe of FIFA boss over Trump contact before US-Belgium match
BRUSSELS (AP) — Dozens of European lawmakers are gathering support to launch an investigation in…
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Rock the Lake turns up the volume
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