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Summerland tries new tactic to rid geese from beaches without culling
"We'll look at the amount of geese and goose droppings during August, which is the worst month for this issue in our area."
Kelowna pub fined after serving 18-year-old in sting operation
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The teen told the waitress he was waiting for his wife
iN VIDEO: Kamloops forager uses dandelions to make mead
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Dandelions are considered a weed by some and are prevalent in backyards everywhere, but Kamloops forager is finding a useful…
New pediatricians hired but not soon enough to reopen closed ward at Kelowna hospital
The 10-bed pediatric ward at Kelowna General Hospital is closed for up to six weeks.
Body pulled from Okanagan Lake at Kelowna’s City Park
A body was found in Okanagan Lake in Kelowna’s City Park Monday morning, but police don’t think a crime has been…
‘Long Island Medium’ Theresa Caputo coming to Kelowna
"The Experience isn’t about believing in mediums. It’s about seeing something life-changing. It’s witnessing first-hand spirit communication.”
RCMP release sketch of Salmon Arm man missing for 23 years
Raymond Kohout has been missing since April 29, 2002.
Why only one Amber alert went out when West Kelowna kid was taken by mom twice
"Every occurrence is evaluated independently based on the specific facts and evidence available to police at that time.”
iN NUMBERS: What the stats say about crime in Kamloops, Okanagan
Numbers don’t really capture the whole story, but it’s still important to keep an eye on them.
Gunshots reported in riverside armed robbery in Kamloops
Cops converged on the area after someone reported hearing gunshots near the riverbank along Victoria Street West on Tuesday afternoon.
iN VIDEO: Kamloops film maker captures “horror” beetle
"There are always fascinating things to discover out in nature. This one was pretty creepy."
UPDATE: Abducted child in West Kelowna found safe
Police issued a province wide alert early this morning for help locating a four-year-old boy…
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.
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...
With flames in backyard, Boston Bar resident tells of B.C. town surrounded by fire
Attila Banhegyi said a tree was burning in the backyard of his home in Boston Bar, B.C., a community now surrounded by fire.Banhegyi, who runs a campground and also has a mail-order cosmetics business, was one of the handful of...
In the news: Carney, premiers to meet; wildfires continue to burn; CFL fans to mourn
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed …Carney, premiers to meet amid new U.S. tariffsThe First Ministers Meeting comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump signed orders to increase...
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."
More B.C. communities under threat of encroaching wildfires
VANCOUVER — More communities across British Columbia are under threat from separate out-of-control wildfires. The…
Pyrocumulus clouds from wildfire in Fraser Canyon loom high over B.C.
VANCOUVER — Photos of giant, cauliflower-like clouds are popping up on Vancouver-area social media feeds…
More B.C. communities under threat of encroaching wildfires
VANCOUVER — More communities across British Columbia are under threat from separate out-of-control wildfires. The…
In the news: Carney, premiers to meet; wildfires continue to burn; CFL fans to mourn
iNwheels
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Carney, premiers to meet amid new U.S. tariff threats
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Canada’s premiers in Prince Edward Island…
What a reporter learned covering the impact of USAID cuts on aid workers-turned-sex workers in Nepal
HETAUDA, Nepal (AP) — Associated Press reporter Kristen Gelineau, who has been covering the impact…
US is ready to help end the ‘senseless war’ in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the Trump…
US on track to have historically low number of homicides in 2026, report says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Data collected from 30 American cities showed an 18% decrease in…
Carney, premiers to meet amid new U.S. tariff threats
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Canada’s premiers in Prince Edward Island…
Premiers tout unity ahead of P.E.I. talks with Carney, ‘bullish’ on U.S. trade deal
CHARLOTTETOWN — Premiers said they remain a united Team Canada against a common adversary in…
Rebel Wilson cleared of defaming an actor who starred in her directorial debut
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An Australian court has cleared Rebel Wilson of defaming the…
Rei Ami from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and comedian Ken Jeong take a bite out of ‘Shark Week’
NEW YORK (AP) — Rei Ami, whose voice helped fuel the hit movie “KPop Demon…
France expected to announce Zinedine Zidane as its new coach early next week
PARIS (AP) — France’s new coach will be announced next Tuesday, when Zinedine Zidane is…
Trent Bridge to kick off the 2027 men’s Ashes as England hosts Australia
LONDON (AP) — Trent Bridge in Nottingham will host the first 2027 men’s Ashes test…
Germany calls news conference as Klopp expected to be named coach
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The German soccer federation has called a news conference for Friday…
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