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‘Not crazy, driven crazy’: Eddy Haymour’s daughter says Peachland icon was misunderstood
Eddie Haymour built a Middle Eastern themed park on an island in Okanagan Lake near Peachland
Cineplex drip pricing case headed for appeal could serve as warning
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. is headed to court Wednesday to fight a decision — and record $38.9-million penalty — that…
BCGEU strike highlights the struggle for Okanagan pot shops
The BC General Employees Union strike continues and with BC Liquor Distribution Branch workers on the picket line it’s leaving…
B.C. judge rules that evidence not needed in lawsuit against serial killer’s brother
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has rejected a bid by a plaintiff in a civil lawsuit against serial killer…
Big jump in Okanagan, Kamloops real estate sales, but still way below average
Home sales in the Central Okanagan were up 40% in September compared to the same month last year.
Flu and COVID vaccines coming soon to BC pharmacies
Vaccines are free and available for everyone six months and older.
Kelowna council shoots down request for religious tax exemption reform
“In my opinion, it's a small price to pay for the many thousands of volunteers and people in our community that are doing all kinds of good work. I like the policy as it is, but probably, in perhaps a future term, it might be worth going back and revisiting it.”
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...
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."
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'."
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…
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…
Carney defends appointment of his principal secretary to Senate
ANKARA — Prime Minister Mark Carney defended the appointment of his principal secretary Tom Pitfield…
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…
At least 5 children die in monsoon landslide at a Rohingya camp in Bangladesh
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A landslide caused by monsoon rains killed at least five children…
The Latest: Trump says US will allow Patriot air defense systems to be made for Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will give a license for its…
Former Wisconsin judge to be sentenced for obstructing arrest of Mexican immigrant
Former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan faced sentencing Wednesday for obstruction after she ushered a Mexican…
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…
Queen Camilla visits Wimbledon and is joined by actor who played her husband
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Queen Camilla made her customary visit to Wimbledon on Wednesday and…
Pete Davidson, John Cleese and Tiffany Haddish lead JFL Toronto lineup
Pete Davidson is set to perform at Just For Laughs Toronto this fall. The former…
Women’s pro baseball league unveils team nicknames and logos ahead of inaugural season
Women’s pro baseball is back. The Women’s Professional Baseball League on Wednesday unveiled the nicknames…
Marta Kostyuk beats Jasmine Paolini to reach Wimbledon semifinals
LONDON (AP) — Marta Kostyuk made a big impression in her Centre Court debut by…
Al Riveron is stepping down as the ACC’s supervisor of football officials
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Al Riveron is stepping down as supervisor of football officials for…
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