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Former BC teacher suing because his child porn charges interrupted sale of his Kelowna business
News of his past came out at just as he was selling his business.
Sicamous bridge blockade lifted after talks between First Nations and construction companies
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A Trans-Canada Highway bridge blockade by Splatsin First Nation earlier this week has been lifted after negotiations to honour the…
Kelowna MP revamping how Canada buys things for national defence
Kelowna Liberal MP Stephen Fuhr was sitting in front of a stack of binders Wednesday as he waded through his…
Traffic cops caught 48 drivers speeding in Kelowna school zones in one day
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Kelowna RCMP went on an enforcement campaign earlier this week and handed out dozens of tickets for speeding in school…
City, band working with the province to deal with Penticton homeless camp
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A homeless encampment in Penticton sits on provincial land which makes it difficult for local authorities to deal with it,…
Kelowna MP gets supporting role in new Liberal government cabinet
Kelowna MP Stephen Fuhr wrested the riding from the Conservatives and now he has a supporting role in the cabinet…
Controversial Okanagan MLA doubles down on anti-Indigenous stance
The Penticton Indian Band was outraged when an Okanagan MLA called the First Nation a threat to British Columbia, and…
iN PHOTOS: Smiles, waving flags and fancy cars fill streets at Okanagan Dream Rally
The biennial fundraiser is "all in support of one simple mission: putting a smile on the face of a child who needs it most."
BC Wildfire hit Kamloops blaze with tankers, helicopters
Crews are still on the scene, but air tankers were nearly finished with their objective by around 2 p.m., less than two hours after it was reported.
Kelowna senior on mobility scooter struck, killed by bus
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The 97-year-old was hit by a chartered bus on Benvoulin Road on Sunday.
BC man on 300 km test drive caught excessive speeding
He told police the test drive was from Vancouver to Kelowna.
iN NUMBERS: B.C. condo plan isn’t everyone’s favourite housing solution
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What do you think is the best policy to make housing more affordable?
A lucrative client stalked this BC saleswoman for five years, costing her health, paycheque and job. It cost him nothing
The entire situation was exacerbated by her employers reluctance to act.
Kootenay liquor store manager fired after 18 years, has heart attack, for mistakenly donating damaged whiskey bottle
She didn't try to hide anything and paid for it immediately when she learned of her mistake. They still fired her.
Video shows smouldering aftermath of wildfire outside Clinton, B.C.
CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — A video circulating on social media is providing insight into the wrath of a wildfire that triggered a battle to save the evacuated village of Clinton, B.C., and the surrounding community, where homes and other...
Kelowna senior on mobility scooter struck, killed by bus
The 97-year-old was hit by a chartered bus on Benvoulin Road on Sunday.
How a Vancouver ATM user with 66 cards set off years-long probe of online drug sales
VANCOUVER — It was more than three years ago when Vancouver police arrested a man after he was seen using multiple bank cards to make withdrawals at an ATM.A search revealed he was carrying 66 bank cards and $39,200 in...
THOMPSON: After 10 years writing columns, time has come to turn another page
It has been fun and I appreciate those loyal readers who have laughed, cried and been angry about the many topics that entered my mind before finding their way onto my iPad and then into this column.
iN DISCUSSION: Fallout from an Amber alert
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."
Councillor says sad stories emerging from Clinton, B.C., as fire zone survey begins
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CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — A councillor for Clinton, B.C., said Monday that sad stories…
Video shows smouldering aftermath of wildfire outside Clinton, B.C.
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CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — A video circulating on social media is providing insight into…
Councillor says sad stories emerging from Clinton, B.C., as fire zone survey begins
iNhome
CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — A councillor for Clinton, B.C., said Monday that sad stories…
Video shows smouldering aftermath of wildfire outside Clinton, B.C.
iNhome
CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — A video circulating on social media is providing insight into…
Minister says espionage allegations against Canadian in Belgium are ‘quite serious’
OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree committed Monday “to get to the bottom” of…
A shootout that killed 3 at a food festival near Seattle’s Space Needle may have been gang-related
SEATTLE (AP) — There were at least three suspects involved in a shootout at a…
Wisconsin voters begin casting ballots at the polls in chaotic Democratic governor’s race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Early in-person voting begins Tuesday in swing state Wisconsin’s chaotic Democratic…
Rape and assault case against British YouTuber Yung Filly heading to jury in Australia
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Lawyers were making closing statements Tuesday in the Australian trial of…
US-Canada bridge opens in Detroit even as trade disputes test the neighbors’ ties
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DETROIT (AP) — A major new bridge linking Canada and the U.S. at Detroit opened…
Gordie Howe bridge opens to cars after months of cross-border controversy
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The Gordie Howe International Bridge opened to motorists Monday after months of controversy over financial…
Rape and assault case against British YouTuber Yung Filly heading to jury in Australia
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Lawyers were making closing statements Tuesday in the Australian trial of…
Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflects Black identity, has died at 99
Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflects Black identity, culture and spirituality, died Sunday morning in…
Pro Bowl linebacker Jamal Adams indicates he’s joining Vikings on the eve of camp
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three-time Pro Bowler Jamal Adams says he’s joining the Minnesota Vikings on…
Bregman breaks out of slump with a HR, 2 doubles as the Cubs beat the Cardinals 7-3
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Alex Bregman had a homer, two doubles and drove in two…
Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a Grade 2 hamstring strain
CHICAGO (AP) — New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger will be sidelined for four to…
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