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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.
First Nations blockade Trans-Canada bridge in Sicamous claiming broken promises
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Splatsin First Nation said broken promises to include Indigenous workers in the project to rebuild the bridge in Sicamous are…
Roadwork to avoid in the Southern Interior this summer
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Tourists aren’t going to be the only thing adding to traffic congestion this summer as the provincial government is planning…
iN NUMBERS: Kamloops, Okanagan real estate figures that may surprise you
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The housing market has been outrageous for years so you might be numb to prices and figures, but here are…
Fatal motorcycle crash in Enderby
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Vernon RCMP are looking into a fatal motorcycle crash that happened Thursday. Police were called about a crash in the…
Unemployment continues to rise in Kelowna, Kamloops
The unemployment rate in Canada rose slightly in April, but in Kelowna and Kamloops it’s on a steady incline. In…
Vernon RCMP ask for public’s help to find missing woman
Vernon RCMP are asking for people to be on the lookout for a missing 37-year-old woman. Heather Ann Harris was…
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…
Survivors rise to 48 with more missing after Vietnamese ship sinks in South China Sea
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — The number of survivors of a cargo ship that sank Saturday…
Firefighters in France hold back vast wildfire as heat returns to test their grip
LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) — Firefighters kept a vast wildfire in southwest France from advancing…
Rape and assault case against British entertainer 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 entertainer 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, dies at 99
Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflects Black identity, culture and spirituality, died Sunday morning in…
Grant McCray’s 2-run homer backs Tyler Mahle and leads the Giants to a 3-0 win over the Brewers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Grant McCray hit his first major league home run in almost…
Giants 3B Casey Schmitt leaves game versus Brewers in 2nd inning due to apparent leg injury
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants third baseman Casey Schmitt left Monday night’s game…
Astros take advantage of Angels meltdown to score 4 runs in 9th inning for 6-4 win
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — LaMonte Wade Jr. drew a bases-loaded walk that forced home the…
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