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Penticton hardware store fined $75,000 for unsafe warehouse shelving
The warehouse shelves have a 3,000 lb. weight limit.
‘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…
iN VIDEO: Tempest Theatre Living the Dream
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The Tempest Theatre completed their production of “Dream” on Sunday. Director Kate Twa brought new…
Monte Creek Winery night market returns with local vendors, live music and vineyard views
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As the sun begins to set over the vineyards, local vendors, live music, and the…
Metal heads rejoice for the 16th annual Armstrong Metalfest
Armstrong Metalfest is returning this weekend, July 17 and 18, for 2 full days of…
BC music teacher had 20-year history of crossing boundaries; he’s now barred from teaching
The teacher left a student feeling "anxious, unhappy, and manipulated."
Wildfire burning out of control east of Kelowna
The fire is currently at three hectares in size at Dale Creek, near Joe Rich off Highway 33.
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | July 17-19, 2026
Summer weekends in the Thompson-Okanagan are packed with festivals, markets, live performances and activities for…
iN VIDEO: Tempest Theatre Living the Dream
https://youtube.com/shorts/GdU873JJt58?si=NmmpTyF55-iE-C4D The Tempest Theatre completed their production of "Dream" on Sunday. Director Kate Twa brought new life to Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". The production went the extra mile to visit Naramata's Van Westen Vineyards. On the vineyard currently sits...
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make the air worse several states away, and wildfires in Canada can send smoke...
The Latest: DHS Secretary Mullin says he’ll chase voter fraud after Trump revives election claims
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin pledged to aggressively pursue voter fraud cases at the White House complex on Friday after President Donald Trump revived debunked election theories in his primetime speech Thursday night. Trump used the primetime address to the...
Cancer society applauds certification of class-action against e-cigarette maker Juul
VANCOUVER — The Canadian Cancer Society says Canada's federal and provincial governments need to strengthen regulations of vaping products to stem more youth addiction to nicotine, as e-cigarette marketing practices are poised to be put on trial in a national...
iN DISCUSSION: MLA Boultbee’s behaviour part of growing concern in provincial politics
"It’s still unusual in BC politics, unprecedented in my experience, different, new, worthy of public note but also a growing concern if you count fellow rogue MLAs Dallas Brodie and Tara Armstrong on this pole."
JONESIE: We need to talk about MLA Amelia Boultbee
"There’s a common denominator in these many public and private conflicts, a personal tactic and method antithetical to the cooperation and good will required for good politics let alone good government. Voters need to know about and decide if this Trumpian strategy of frightening, silencing and punishing critics is for them."
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.
Eby says he’ll tell Carney no deal with U.S. is better than a bad one
B.C. Premier David Eby said would tell Prime Minister Mark Carney that no trade deal…
At least four homes destroyed by wildfire near Boston Bar, B.C.: official
The out-of-control Ainslie Creek wildfire north of Boston Bar, B.C., has destroyed at least seven…
Mistrial declared in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault conviction: defence lawyer
TORONTO — Frank Stronach has been granted a mistrial on his sexual assault conviction, a…
Convoy organizer Pat King guilty of intimidation, Appeal Court rules
OTTAWA — The Ontario Court of Appeal has found “Freedom Convoy” organizer Pat King guilty…
Trump threatens increased tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke in U.S. cities
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump threatened Friday to increase tariffs on Canada due to smoke…
Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final
NEW YORK (AP) — Mikel Merino can smell and see the smoke from the Canadian…
Crews scramble to more water rescues in Texas after days of punishing rains
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — First responders in storm-battered Texas rushed to save people trapped in…
A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
TAPACHULA, México (AP) — A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday,…
Trump threatens increased tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke in U.S. cities
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump threatened Friday to increase tariffs on Canada due to smoke…
Government investigating CN’s actions after rail crew caught in wildfire
MONTREAL — Federal authorities are looking into whether Canadian National Railway Co. broke the law…
Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio
NEW YORK (AP) — A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a…
Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, for ‘My Left Foot,’ dies at 81
LONDON (AP) — Brenda Fricker, who became the first Irish woman to win an Academy…
British Open comes to life with 62s by Herbert and Burns. DeChambeau penalized two shots
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — The British Open came to life Friday when Lucas Herbert and…
Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final
NEW YORK (AP) — Mikel Merino can smell and see the smoke from the Canadian…
Pirates-Guardians game postponed due to poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke
CLEVELAND (AP) — The game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cleveland Guardians scheduled for…
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