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‘Not crazy’: Daughter of Rattlesnake Island theme park builder Eddy Haymour sheds light on controversial dad
Eddie Haymour built a Middle Eastern themed park on an island in Okanagan Lake near Peachland
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…
iN VIDEO: No plan yet to mitigate flood risk for illegal North Thompson dam
Engineers are still planning how to open it up, but footage from the site provides a view of the makeshift dam that put 14 properties on evacuation alert.
Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Kiss rock star Gene Simmons is recovering after he fainted while driving along the Pacific Coast…
Drunk driving BC cop who pointed handgun at civilian loses job
He was drunk behind the wheel of his Ford F350.
iN VIDEO: Party animals crash South Okanagan koi pond
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"I don’t want it to become a party pad, but they sure had a great time in that pond.”
Pilot project will recycle plastic farm waste in Kamloops area
Without a recycling program, BC farms send thousands of tonnes of plastic to landfills each year.
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.
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.
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.
Bus collision with truck leaves 14 dead in remote area of northern Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — At least 14 people have died and 28 others were injured after a bus collided with a truck in a remote area of northern Uganda, police said on Wednesday. The incident happened late on Tuesday at...
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…
Carney unveils more defence spending with $800M missile contract at NATO
ANKARA — Canada will turn to the Norwegian company Kongsberg to acquire joint strike missiles…
Canadian crew is first to lay eyes on wreck of Ernest Shackleton’s last ship, Quest
ST. JOHN’S — A small team of explorers led by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society…
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…
Trump blasts NATO for rejecting his efforts to claim Greenland as leaders meet in Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will give a…
The Latest: Danish prime minister vows to defend Greenland during NATO summit in Turkey
U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with his NATO counterparts in Ankara, Turkey, for a…
DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk assassination disputed by defendant’s lawyers
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk…
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…
Zlatko Dalić steps down as Croatia’s coach after World Cup exit
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Zlatko Dalić is out as Croatia’s coach after a spell that…
Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match
France star Kylian Mbappé on Monday condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made…
Champions League restarts with World Cup star Lopes of Cape Verde missing for Shamrock Rovers
GENEVA (AP) — Far from the World Cup spotlight, the Champions League has restarted with…
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Rock the Lake turns up the volume
One of Kelowna’s favourite music festivals is returning on Friday, July 10, 11, and 12.…
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