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West Kelowna makes list for best winery restaurants in the world
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Wine Enthusiast said Quails’ Gate Winery’s Old Vines Restaurant isn't just a spot for a "meat-and-cheese platter between pours."
Scientists find marine life thriving on World War II explosives in the Baltic Sea
NEW YORK (AP) — An undersea submersible has spotted crabs, worms and fish thriving on the surfaces of World War…
Australia’s iconic beach boxes lack the comforts of home but can cost more than a house
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The iconic, brightly painted coastal sheds in and around Melbourne, Australia, are a quirky real estate…
One path to kick-starting a healthier lifestyle: Start small
NEW YORK (AP) — Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days, but change can be hard. How do you…
Rome’s airport opens luxurious dog hotel with pampering services
FIUMICINO, Italy (AP) — Dog owners often face a dilemma before traveling: leave your beloved pet with a sitter or…
Judge delays verdict on Kamloops mayor’s defamation claim
Lawyers will have to wait for a decision after finally getting into a courtroom for the long-awaited hearing this week.
Municipal politicians may face suspensions as province floats new conduct rules
"There needs to be a template that deals with dysfunction. If that means you need a third-party investigator or integrity commissioner, that's fine, but it needs to have some teeth."
Summer brings Roller Nights, Dancing, and Sunset Yoga at Stuart Park
The City of Kelowna is hosting Roller Night, Dancing in the Park, and Sunset Yoga!…
RCMP investigating woman’s death in Kelowna as suspicious
Her body was found in the back of a vehicle.
A hot Okanagan summer for music fans
There's a festival for almost every music fan throughout the Thompson-Okanagan.
Kamloops NorthPaws Bring Summer Baseball and Family Fun to NorBrock Stadium
The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd and the smell of fresh…
Jobless rate on the rise in Kelowna as BC struggles to employ young people
“The summer job is a rite of passage.”
BC insurance broker was stalked by a client, then fired. She sued and won
The judge had some damning things to say about her manager.
West Kelowna makes list for best winery restaurants in the world
Wine Enthusiast said Quails’ Gate Winery’s Old Vines Restaurant isn't just a spot for a "meat-and-cheese platter between pours."
Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will let the bipartisan housing bill approved by Congress become law without his signature, saying Friday that he was refusing to put his name on it because of the little progress made in passing...
Both engines flamed out before small jet crashed in June on Texas highway, NTSB report says
Both engines flamed out on a small business jet that crashed on a Texas highway in June, preventing the pilots from being able to reach a nearby airport, the National Transportation Safety Board said in an preliminary investigation report released...
Ontario man sentenced to 20 years in U.S. for leading cross-border drug ring
An Ontario man convicted in the United States of running a drug-trafficking operation across the border into Canada has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.Guramrit Sidhu of Brampton, Ont., pleaded guilty earlier this year to leading a drug ring...
iN DISCUSSION: Was AI responsible for the Tumbler Ridge tragedy?
"The confusion over cause and effect continues, although in Canada we tend to treat it as a feature, not a bug."
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'."
Mounties rule out Alberta in Amber Alert search, multiple sightings of boy in B.C.
GRANDE PRAIRIE — Alberta RCMP say an Amber Alert for a six-year-old boy has been…
Police investigate after woman’s body found in vehicle in Kelowna, B.C.
KELOWNA — Mounties say the body of a woman has been found in the back…
Saskatchewan grounding 3 wildfire planes that are same model as one in N.W.T. crash
REGINA — Saskatchewan is pausing three planes from wildfire missions because of a fatal crash…
Gordie Howe International Bridge to open July 27 after delay
WASHINGTON — The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan will open July 27,…
Veteran mediator Vince Ready to step in to try to end B.C. nurses’ dispute
PRINCE GEORGE — Two mediators have been appointed to help settle the British Columbia nurses’…
Martha Lillard, last US polio patient using iron lung, dies at 78 in Oklahoma
Martha Lillard had just turned 5 when she was diagnosed with polio and depended on…
Wildfire devastates an expat community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 with 23 missing
MADRID (AP) — A wildfire roared through a remote expat community in southern Spain overnight,…
Platner formally withdraws from Maine Senate race and Democrats announce process to name new nominee
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Graham Platner on Friday submitted his paperwork to formally withdraw from…
Saskatchewan grounding 3 wildfire planes that are same model as one in N.W.T. crash
REGINA — Saskatchewan is pausing three planes from wildfire missions because of a fatal crash…
Gordie Howe International Bridge to open July 27 after delay
WASHINGTON — The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan will open July 27,…
Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for…
Suki Waterhouse finds a new version of herself on her latest album, ‘Loveland’
New York (AP) — Suki Waterhouse started working on “Loveland,” her third record, immediately after…
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to have left knee drained Sunday and will miss All-Star Game
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will have his left…
Reds ace Hunter Greene bounces back in second start with 12 strikeouts in 7 innings
CINCINNATI (AP) — Hunter Greene knew the emotions of making his first start of the…
Vaughn Grissom hits HR, Angels beat Twins 4-3 to snap 5-game skid at Target Field
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Vaughn Grissom went 2 for 3 with a home run and two…
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