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Jail for Vernon man who sexually assaulted 15-year-old stepdaughter
While he seperated from her mother, she still thought of him as a step dad.
‘Sentimental value:’ Kelowna businessman loses another appeal over $42-million property dispute
The four brothers have spent years battling over millions of dollars of real estate.
iN VIDEO: Hordes of threatened western toadlets migrate in Thompson-Okanagan
“There were tens of thousands of them, if not hundreds of thousands."
Peachland wildfire renews calls for a second route when Highway 97 is closed
"This isn’t a one-off – it’s a pattern."
Elderly woman injured in South Okanagan hit-and-run
Police are looking for witnesses to the daylight hit-and-run.
Kamloops mayor files second lawsuit against councillor
"I don't understand why he continually wants to draw attention to his poor conduct, but I guess that's his choice to make."
Drought Hill wildfire being held, evacuees can return home
The Drought Hill wildfire in Peachland is being held, some evacuation orders have been downgraded and some alerts have been…
Kamloops’ only meadery showcasing locally grown flavours
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“There are a lot of people who are tasting mead for the first time and it’s fun watching their reactions."
iN NUMBERS: TVs and tattoos show how excited B.C. was to host the World Cup
Would you like to see Vancouver host the World Cup again?
Three Armstrong businesses gutted in early morning fire
“This was a devastating fire for our community, and our hearts go out to the owners, staff, and everyone affected by this loss."
It’s going to be a scorcher in Okanagan, Shuswap and South Thompson
Environment Canada has issued a yellow heat warning.
Kelowna man sexually assaulted girlfriends as a teenager, now he’s been convicted
The judge said if he was an adult at the time he'd have been jailed.
Controversial Okanagan MLA rumoured to be rejoining BC Cons as recall ramps up
"It looks like she may be actively internally campaigning with the Conservatives to rejoin them.”
Kamloops’ only meadery showcasing locally grown flavours
“There are a lot of people who are tasting mead for the first time and it’s fun watching their reactions."
Demand to list short-term rentals in Kelowna slow to recover
“Any government at any level, when they're making policy decisions, the first thing they need to do is determine what is the metric of success.”
Deadly Bangkok bar fire exposes Thailand’s safety loopholes for nightlife venues
BANGKOK (AP) — Debates have stirred over Thailand’s safety regulations and the legal loopholes that allow some venues to avoid stricter standards since a deadly fire at a Bangkok music bar killed more than 30 people and injured over 70...
Kenyan court dismisses Rastafari case seeking to legalize marijuana
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking to legalize the use of cannabis by Rastafarians for religious purposes. Justice Bahati Mwamuye said Kenya’s laws prohibiting the cultivation and use of marijuana do not violate...
JONESIE: We need to talk about MLA Amelia Boultbee
Boultbee used all the tactics against me and iNFOnews.ca she has been using against constituents and critics throughout her short political career — lied to my boss, trying to shut me up, then threatened to sue before this column even came out.
Boultbee is now a member of government and she's already enlisted the NDP for help — against me.
iN DISCUSSION: Keeping morale up at work during World Cup
"For true sports fans, these are unique life experiences."
THOMPSON: How do Trump and his supporters live with themselves?
Like rats fleeing a sinking ship, those who have tied themselves inextricably to Donald J. Trump are in trouble.
B.C. officials brace for increased wildfire activity from dry lightning
VANCOUVER — Officials in British Columbia have their eyes on the skies as dry lightning…
B.C. settles legal debt with former aide convicted in ‘quick wins’ scandal
The British Columbia government says it’s forgiving $340,000 in legal debts owed by a former…
Canada’s Drug Agency recommends funding lecanemab for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
TORONTO — Canada’s Drug Agency is recommending that public drug plans pay for a treatment…
Winds carrying wildfire smoke over Ontario force cancellation of music festival
TORONTO — Many regions of Ontario have traded heat warnings for air quality warnings as…
In the news today: Wildfires destroy homes, U.S.-Iran strikes intensify, OSAP ruling
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
US expands strikes into northern Iran and disables ship trying to run blockade
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States intensified its strikes on Iran early…
Syrian authorities seize truck of rockets allegedly bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian authorities thwarted an attempted weapons smuggling on its border with…
The Latest: Trump is expected to make election conspiracies a focus of his national address
President Donald Trump is set to address the nation Thursday at 9 p.m. ET on…
Canadian diplomats in U.S. face gun violence, housing woes, audit finds
OTTAWA — An internal government audit of Canadian diplomatic missions in the U.S. completed late…
Ministers to address Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa
OTTAWA — A handful of federal ministers are expected to address hundreds of First Nations…
Trump is expected to make election conspiracies a focus of his national address
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Thursday night…
Director Clement Virgo adapts true story of slavery into futuristic fairy tale in ‘Steal Away’
TORONTO — When Clement Virgo read a book about an enslaved teenager who fled to…
F1 champion Lando Norris hit with 10-place grid penalty for Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Lando Norris’ faltering Formula 1 title defense hit another setback Thursday…
UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
LONDON (AP) — The British government on Thursday urged FIFA to investigate Argentina’s team after…
Ligue 1 side Paris FC signs defender Diego Coppola from Premier League Brighton
PARIS (AP) — Ligue 1 side Paris FC signed defender Diego Coppola from the Premier…
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