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Construction date unclear on BC Housing’s massive, delayed Penticton project
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Penticton MLA Amelia Boultbee, now a member of the government caucus, refused to comment when asked whether she'll advocate for the project.
Barenaked Ladies to rock CPKC holiday train on BC Interior stops
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"I can't imagine a better way to visit some of Canada's beautiful mountain towns than by riding the CPKC Holiday Train."
Kelowna cops crackdown on crime in Rutland
Kelowna RCMP have been directing its attention towards Rutland, seizing drugs and making arrests. The Crime Reduction Unit started patrolling…
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians making tough financial choices
Financial consulting firm MNP released the results of its quarterly survey to see how folks are feeling these days and to no great surprise a lot of people are struggling.
‘Deeply confused’: South Okanagan senior who exposed himself struggles to understand why
"I am deeply confused about why I did it," he told the court.
Interior Health makes interim CEO permanent following a period of controversy
“This is a crucial opportunity for a system reset."
Influencers — not news outlets or politicians — ‘dominated’ election online: report
OTTAWA — Influencers had the “loudest voices” online in this spring’s federal election, overtaking news outlets and politicians, says a…
No jail for 76-year-old Vernon man who sexually assaulted friend’s widow
He was very drunk, and the offence was 'out of character.'
iN PHOTOS: Standout Market Place finds in Okanagan, Kamloops
Some of the items stand out as a little more peculiar than others.
iN NUMBERS: Okanagan, Kamloops real estate listings down for June
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It appear people aren't in a selling mood.
Campfires banned in Okanagan, Kamloops this Friday
Campfires will be banned throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre until October.
On average, Kelowna prolific offender committed offence every 11.5 days
The 43-year-old has close to 100 convictions.
RBC suing Universal Ostrich Farm owner over historic unpaid debt
Despite raising $300,000 in crowdfunding numerous creditor haven't been paid.
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...
Construction date unclear on BC Housing’s massive, delayed Penticton project
Penticton MLA Amelia Boultbee, now a member of the government caucus, refused to comment when asked whether she'll advocate for the project.
Charges against California dad who drove family off cliff dropped after mental health treatment
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — All charges against a radiologist accused of trying to kill his family in 2023 by driving his car off a cliff along the Northern California coast have been dismissed by a judge following his completion of...
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...
TRENDING NOW: Dog trainer’s worst pupil
Tino the dog is clearly an adorable menance.
iN DISCUSSION: Amelia Boultbee’s astounding political journey
"I'll be shocked if she's still on the ballot for the NDP by the next election."
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."
Growing B.C. wildfire closes Highway 1, more evacuation alerts issued
VICTORIA — A growing wildfire in British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon has forced further evacuation alerts…
B.C. may ‘use the courts’ to sue OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge shooting
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has hired lawyers in both B.C. and California to…
In the news today: Carney at NATO, Trump labour tariffs, cancer blood tests
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Can a blood test tell patients if their cancer is coming back? Researchers are on it
TORONTO — Researchers at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto are working on a large…
Canada says there’s no basis for Trump’s forced labour tariffs
WASHINGTON — The Canadian government told the Trump administration new legislation combating forced labour in…
The Latest: Danish prime minister vows to defend Greenland during NATO summit in Turkey
Speaking at the NATO summit in Turkey a day after U.S. President Donald Trump again…
Danish PM says her country is ‘ready to defend’ Greenland as Trump joins NATO leaders in Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Denmark on Wednesday vowed to defend its territory after President Donald…
Some health workers in Congo’s Ebola outbreak go on strike over pay issues as deaths near 600
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The healthcare workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak are…
Canada says there’s no basis for Trump’s forced labour tariffs
WASHINGTON — The Canadian government told the Trump administration new legislation combating forced labour in…
NATO looks to Saab to build up to 10 surveillance planes using Canadian jets
ANKARA — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance is looking to work with Swedish…
‘The Pitt’ and ‘Pluribus’ are poised to compete for top honors as Emmy nominations are announced
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Pluribus” could be a record-setting freshman, “The Pitt” could have a…
Olympian says Canadian film ‘Racewalkers’ is in on the joke, ‘not the butt of the joke’
A reigning world champion in race walking is teaching a cast of Hollywood stars to…
Phillies’ Wheeler sharply critical of MLB decision to exclude him from All-Star game
CINCINNATI (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler described his 14-strikeout outing in a victory…
Polanco returns to the Mets’ lineup after missing 3 months with wrist, Achilles injuries
NEW YORK (AP) — Jorge Polanco returned to the New York Mets’ lineup Tuesday after…
Tolbert ties MLB record with hits in 12 straight plate appearances as Royals rally past Mets 16-12
NEW YORK (AP) — Tyler Tolbert tied a major league record with hits in 12…
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Rock the Lake turns up the volume
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