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West Kelowna RCMP issue amber alert for abducted child
Police issued a province wide alert early this morning for help locating a four-year-old boy…
BC RCMP officer charged in Boundary region car crash
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With charges approved, Odgaard is set to appear in court on June 30.
iN PHOTOS: Wildlife parents dote on their young in Kamloops, Okanagan
Some wildlife parents have tougher jobs than others.
‘Extremely heartbreaking’: Friends, family mourn Penticton woman’s shooting death
"I've heard people's sides of the story, but they are all different so it's hard to get closure when people are lying about such a horrible event."
Kamloops council asked municipal affairs minister for help with controversial mayor
Kamloops city council had used up all its options to rein in the mayor, but he remained undeterred.
Kelowna reports progress on crime reduction in 2024
There were 16 new RCMP officers and five bylaw officers hired in 2024.
Shuswap RV resort loses appeal of $37,000 sewage leak fine
The RV park argued the fine should be reduced because the risk was "low."
Okanagan cops can’t keep up with illegal e-bikes— hospitals aren’t trying
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We'd all like to know if injuries or collisions have risen.
You'd think someone would be counting that.
iN VIDEO: Heron drops in on paddleboarders on Kal Lake
“Even people on the boats around us were saying they hadn’t seen anything like that either.”
Kelowna murder suspect charged with breaking communication order while in custody
Bailey McCourt's killing has led to changes in the law.
‘Dark place:’ Victim gives emotional speech as judge give Osoyoos chef 5 years for sexual assault
After being charged, he toyed with the system causing endless delays.
Kamloops city hall seeking manager to lead $40M in fundraising for major projects
City hall is taking over the fundraising campaign, seeking millions in donations for two massive Build Kamloops projects.
Salmon Arm cops look for three suspects in home invasion homicide
Police think the suspects left in a black Chrysler 300 sedan with three matching wheels, a solid steel wheel on the rear passenger side and a sunroof.
The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders
LONDON (AP) — Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it’s no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick. “The same way that you want to season...
US Virgin Islands’ housing authority accused of corruption as federal funding is suspended
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. government announced Monday it suspended funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands’ housing authority after an investigation found widespread corruption, as residents still struggle to recover from two major hurricanes that hit nearly...
Okanagan cops can’t keep up with illegal e-bikes— hospitals aren’t trying
We'd all like to know if injuries or collisions have risen. You'd think someone would be counting that.
New research affirms construction workers disproportionately affected by opioid deaths
TORONTO — Researchers hope a new report examining the occupations of people who have died of opioid overdoses in Ontario raises awareness about the breadth of the population affected by the drug epidemic.The study found that more than a third...
iN DISCUSSION: Diving deeper into the Okanagan arts scene
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
THOMPSON: Hurricanes teach discretion and resilience
"Hurricanes are as much a part of growing up in Florida as long, hot summers."
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."
Man dies after police shooting at shopping centre in North Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s police watchdog says officers in Metro Vancouver shot and killed…
BC Wildfire Service braces for heat peak, warns of potential new starts
VANCOUVER — An incident commander for a complex of fires burning near Kimberley, B.C., says…
Trump threatens new tariffs on generic drug makers to take effect in two years
U.S. President Donald Trump has set his sights on generic drug imports into the U.S.…
Trump’s trade czar says he hopes to give Canada CUSMA ‘options’ by end of year
WASHINGTON — United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Wednesday he hopes to provide “options”…
National crime rates and crime severity both fell in 2025: StatCan
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada reports that both the rates and severity of crime were down…
The Latest: Trump is attending dignified transfer of 4 more US service members killed in action
The United States and Iran exchanged fire across the Middle East on Wednesday, overshadowing diplomatic…
Independent autopsy of Nolan Wells finds ‘undetermined’ cause of death
CHICAGO (AP) — An independent autopsy commissioned by the family of Nolan Xavier Wells found…
Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The man who was convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie…
After inking MLSE deal, Rogers fields interest from potential minority investors
TORONTO — As potential minority investors line up for a slice of the pie that…
Trump threatens new tariffs on generic drug makers to take effect in two years
U.S. President Donald Trump has set his sights on generic drug imports into the U.S.…
Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The man who was convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie…
After inking MLSE deal, Rogers fields interest from potential minority investors
TORONTO — As potential minority investors line up for a slice of the pie that…
After inking MLSE deal, Rogers fields interest from potential minority investors
TORONTO — As potential minority investors line up for a slice of the pie that…
Yankees activating Fried from IL ahead of schedule to pitch Wednesday in twinbill against Pirates
NEW YORK (AP) — Max Fried will come off the injured list ahead of schedule…
Southampton coach Eckert charged by FA over spying scandal that shocked English soccer
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Southampton coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the English Football…
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