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Kelowna committee will help you evaluate candidates for mayor, council
“Try to find people that may not be in the media every day, or you may not know them, but are good citizens who can make good councillors."
Shuswap man calls cops after mom throws action figures on the floor
A Shuswap man, who still lives with his mom and refuses to lift a finger, called RCMP last month after…
Kootenay fraudster who ran businesses while collecting disability loses appeal
A West Kootenay man convicted of benefit fraud for running a handful of businesses while collecting $28,000 of disability payments…
Conservative Helena Konanz wins in Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay
Former Penticton city councillor and Conservative candidate Helena Konanz has won in the new riding of Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay. At…
Election 2025: New Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding could turn blue
Election day is approaching and the Conservative Party is projected to win by a landslide in the Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay…
iN PHOTOS: Animals being silly in Kamloops, Okanagan
Spring is a busy time of year for all kinds of wildlife in the Thompson-Okanagan region as feeding, courting, nesting…
Got beavers? Okanagan landowners wanted for program that can help
Anyone with busy beavers on their property knows their natural activities can be a hassle, as the critters can plug…
Kamloops International Cup wraps up Saturday with final match at Hillside Stadium
The Kamloops International Cup concludes Saturday, August 1, after bringing professional and high-level Canadian soccer…
Why nude beaches in Okanagan, Kamloops are in a legal grey area
Almost all clothing optional beaches are technically unofficial, even if they're popular and generally accepted by local governments.
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.”
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
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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…
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...
Heat wave bringing record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western US
A heat wave gripped large swaths of the Western U.S. on Saturday as temperatures hovered near record highs, heightening wildfire risks in areas that already are dry or burning and prompting warnings for people to stay inside. A ridge of...
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…
‘It’s a responsibility’: animals moved out as B.C. fire risk looms
Will Unruh says the 13 bison he cares for at his ranch near the shores…
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…
‘It’s a responsibility’: animals moved out as B.C. fire risk looms
Will Unruh says the 13 bison he cares for at his ranch near the shores…
WestJet cancels flights as Sunday strike deadline looms
TORONTO — Some travellers are heading into the long weekend on edge, as WestJet begins…
Were you planning to fly WestJet? What you need to know about the looming strike
Air travellers planning to fly WestJet may be concerned about potential disruptions from a strike,…
3 people killed, at least 21 wounded in Moscow restaurant bombing, Russian officials say
A bomb detonated at a restaurant Saturday in central Moscow killing at least three people,…
Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday sharply criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s assessment…
Heat wave bringing record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western US
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A heat wave gripped large swaths of the Western U.S. on Saturday as temperatures hovered…
Infantino abandoned his World Cup equity plan; here’s what to know
GENEVA (AP) — Gianni Infantino truly looked the “King of Soccer,” as U.S. President Donald…
WestJet cancels flights as Sunday strike deadline looms
TORONTO — Some travellers are heading into the long weekend on edge, as WestJet begins…
With swords, axes and shields, fighters go head-to-head in medieval combat world championship
SPØTTRUP, Denmark (AP) — With swords, axes and shields, competitors from 30 countries are going…
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…
Canada’s Biron claims judo Commonwealth gold, men’s relay team reinstated to silver
GLASGOW — Canada continued collecting Commonwealth Games medals in combat sports led by Laurence Biron’s…
Chiefs hit by 2 training camp injuries as wide receivers Xavier Worthy, Cyrus Allen leave practice
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs wide receivers Xavier Worthy and Cyrus Allen left training…
Lorena Wiebes wins opening stage of Women’s Tour de France
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Lorena Wiebes won the opening stage of the Women’s Tour de…
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iN VIDEO: Okanagan Dream Rally brings horsepower and hope to downtown Kelowna
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