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Kelowna caregiver jailed for continuous abuse of severely disabled client
By day he presented himself as a trustworthy caregiver, but at night he regularly assaulted the man.
iN VIDEO: Rugged Kamloops retiree makes up for lost time and shows others how
A Kamloops man is adventuring through the backwoods of BC doing all the things he dreamed about while working for…
iN VIDEO: Murder of crows on Kamloops rooftop give off Hitchcock vibes
A group of bickering crows gathered on a roof in Kamloops lent an eerie atmosphere to an early morning in…
Clear skies forecast for full Pink Moon viewing in Okanagan, Kamloops
April’s full Pink Moon will by the smallest full moon of the year but skies will be cloudless for viewing…
Vernon homeowners to see whopping 10% tax increase
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Homeowners in Vernon are set for the highest property tax increase in years with an almost 10% jump when compared…
Double-digit sentences for armed men guilty of North Okanagan home invasion
It was midnight and James Jurica and his then-girlfriend Candice Kado were awake and lying in bed at their rural…
‘Beginnings of colonization’: New book on Vernon’s O’Keefe Ranch doesn’t romanticize history
Okanagan historian Ken Mather spent 20 years living on the O’Keefe Ranch and now, more than 40 years after he…
Okanagan College student sues after being suspended for cheating five times
That's five times in less than two years.
iN VIDEO: Folk and Summer Vibes with Music at Mackie
Coldstream was jamming out to some folk and bluegrass Friday evening in the backyard of…
iN VIDEO: Arts on the Avenue celebrates Visual Arts in downtown Kelowna
Artists and creatives were out showing off their work on Bernard St. Thursday evening. Festivals…
Merritt’s decision to ban release of pigeons may net the wrong birds
There's a difference between high-flying pigeons and the sport of pigeon racing.
Kelowna man cleaning handgun fires into apartment floor just missing sleeping teen
He was cleaning a handgun in his apartment at 2:30 a.m.
More people moving to Thompson-Okanagan from within B.C. than anywhere else
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“That presents some near-term challenges, while the focus remains finding ways to improve affordability in the region.”
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...
Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of the devastating Spokane wildfires
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Authorities on Monday arrested a 37-year-old man they suspect of starting one of the devastating wildfires tearing through eastern Washington state as many residents were left wondering if their homes had survived. The Spokane County Sheriff’s...
‘The fire was just raging’ evacuee describes fleeing Okanagan wildfires
VERNON — Atlyn Becker remembers the hills glowing orange around her on Saturday as her truck edged north to safety from fires burning around British Columbia's Okanagan Lake.She and her family were among thousands who fled their homes over the...
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…
Two planes crash in mid-air near Chilliwack airport, officials say
CHILLIWACK — Two planes from a pair of flight schools crashed in mid-air over an…
‘The fire was just raging’ evacuee describes fleeing Okanagan wildfires
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VERNON — Atlyn Becker remembers the hills glowing orange around her on Saturday as her…
Two planes crash in mid-air near Chilliwack airport, officials say
CHILLIWACK — Two planes from a pair of flight schools crashed in mid-air over an…
‘The fire was just raging’ evacuee describes fleeing Okanagan wildfires
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VERNON — Atlyn Becker remembers the hills glowing orange around her on Saturday as her…
Seven more belugas on the move from Marineland to U.S. aquarium
NIAGARA FALLS — Seven more whales are on the move from Marineland, headed to a…
Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of the devastating Spokane wildfires
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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Authorities on Monday arrested a 37-year-old man they suspect of starting…
Comedian Jenny Yang uses a comedy tour to uplift immigrants, one grocery store at a time
Stand-up comedians are used to tuning out the din of clinking glasses from two-drink minimums…
Michigan Democrats pick between moderate and progressive in high-profile Senate primary
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Democrats vote Tuesday in a closely watched Senate primary between moderate…
5 things to know about the Canadian astronaut joining NASA’s Crew 13
A few months after Artemis II’s lunar flyby, another Canadian astronaut is preparing for a…
Canadian astronaut prepares for NASA mission to International Space Station
Growing up on a cattle farm in eastern Alberta, Joshua Kutryk says he dreamt of…
Comedian Jenny Yang uses a comedy tour to uplift immigrants, one grocery store at a time
Stand-up comedians are used to tuning out the din of clinking glasses from two-drink minimums…
Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye
LONDON (AP) — Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London,…
Pfaadt, Tawa lead Diamondbacks past Padres 5-1 in NL wild-card position matchup
PHOENIX (AP) — Tim Tawa hit a three-run homer and Brandon Pfaadt carried a shutout…
Alec Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium after trade deadline passes
NEW YORK (AP) — Alec Burleson was so relieved to stay with the St. Louis…
Cubs restock staff at deadline, acquire pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from Mets
CHICAGO (AP) — For the Chicago Cubs, the trade deadline was all about pitching. The…
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