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Even if recall of controversial Okanagan MLA fails it will still be a win: organizer
"A lot of people didn't even know who Brodie was.”
$5M for wind machines, heaters to protect tree fruit in Okanagan, Kootenays
Following some extremely challenging years for B.C. farmers the provincial government has allocated $5 million for tree fruit growers in…
Three southern Interior credit unions set to merge
Three credit unions in the Okanagan are set to merge after getting approval from the provincial government. The Osoyoos Credit…
Kelowna RCMP make 16 arrests in downtown drug enforcement
Kelowna RCMP made a push to combat drug trafficking downtown this week, making arrests and seizing cash and drugs. The…
Conservative Scott Anderson wins Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee
Conservative Party candidate Scott Anderson has won a seat in Parliament. Anderson took the Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee seat, beating Liberal Party…
Conservative Mel Arnold returns to Ottawa for Kamloops-Shuswap-Central Rockies
Incumbent Conservative MP Mel Arnold has kept his seat in Parliament. Arnold, who previously represented the North Okanagan–Shuswap riding, was…
English educated BC sex offender gets interpreters for trial
A BC massage therapist jailed for sexual assault was allowed to have his trial in his native tongue even though…
New Kamloops museum exhibition celebrates 50 years of the KSO
The history of the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra is taking centre stage in a new exhibition…
Clock is once again ticking for Universal ostrich farm owners
iNwine
The judge found no evidence that Karen Espersen's sister held land for her in trust.
Music in the Park Returns with Free Outdoor Concerts All Summer Long
The sound of live music will once again fill Riverside Park this summer as Music…
Looking like a smoky BC Day long weekend for Okanagan, Kamloops
The weather is set to cool off over the next few days and there’s even a chance of some drizzling rain, but the smoke may be pretty consistent.
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality warnings for Okanagan, Kamloops
The smoky conditions are happening now and are likely to be a problem over the next 24 to 48 hours.
Expect long weekend delays on Coquihalla due to construction, Trans-Canada closure
iNwheels
Drivers have been warned to expect significant delays, and to make sure they have a full tank of gas and bring plenty of food and water for the journey.
Clock is once again ticking for Universal ostrich farm owners
The judge found no evidence that Karen Espersen's sister held land for her in trust.
Quake survivors in southwestern Japan sleep in cars in sweltering heat as death toll rises to 34
YATSUSHIRO, Japan (AP) — Thousands of survivors of a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan spent Friday in crowded shelters or sleeping in cars as they faced shortages of water and fuel and punishing summer temperatures that stoked fears of heat-related...
Expect long weekend delays on Coquihalla due to construction, Trans-Canada closure
Drivers have been warned to expect significant delays, and to make sure they have a full tank of gas and bring plenty of food and water for the journey.
Quebec company banned from selling unauthorized peptides: Health Canada
Health Canada says a court has approved the agency's request to permanently ban a Quebec-based online store from selling unauthorized injectable peptides in the country.The federal agency says in a statement that the Superior Court of Québec has granted a...
iN DISCUSSION: Is name recognition the way to choose a local candidate to vote for?
"We've been pondering how to cover this municipal election."
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…
Class-action lawsuit over sexual abuse at Metro Vancouver schools settled for $30M
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a $30-million settlement of a class-action lawsuit…
RCMP continue careful recovery of sunken fishing charter in B.C. waters
RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Mounties say raising a sunken fishing charter in the Straight of…
WestJet begins grounding planes ahead of potential flight attendants strike
TORONTO — WestJet says it has begun cancelling flights ahead of a possible strike by…
Death of Calgary boy with autism hits home for Conservative MP and party leader
Whenever Mike Lake hears news that a child with autism is missing, he knows how…
Bank of Canada’s Macklem defends use of replacement workers during strike
OTTAWA — The head of the Bank of Canada is defending the central bank’s use…
Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At least nine people were killed and 22 civilians injured in…
As heat and dry conditions fan wildfires in France, volunteers fan out to help
LANTON, France (AP) — With his watering can and bucket, Jean-François Pauner meanders from one…
Sophie Cunningham says she’s not concerned about being a distraction for the Fever
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Sophie Cunningham says she’s unconcerned that the rallies against transgender participation…
WestJet begins grounding planes ahead of potential flight attendants strike
TORONTO — WestJet says it has begun cancelling flights ahead of a possible strike by…
Bank of Canada’s Macklem defends use of replacement workers during strike
OTTAWA — The head of the Bank of Canada is defending the central bank’s use…
Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin are bringing hoops and hope to Markham
Even during his bachelor party in Ontario’s Muskoka region, Simu Liu had Markham on his…
The Met’s next fashion exhibit spotlights John Galliano, and will confront his troubled past
The next Met Gala fashion exhibit will be devoted to a designer famed for both…
Red Sox All-Star Willson Contreras exits after 95-mph pitch clips his helmet
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Boston All-Star Willson Contreras left the game after being hit by…
Twins acquire right-hander Dean Kremer from Orioles for minor league outfielder
SEATTLE (AP) — The Minnesota Twins acquired right-hander Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles on…
Tigers call up outfield prospect Max Clark and scratch starter Casey Mize as trade deadline nears
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Detroit Tigers called up prized outfield prospect Max Clark…
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