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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.
Two arrested after targeted shooting in broad daylight in Sicamous
Police are still on the case after a targeted shooting in Sicamous on Sunday led to two arrests. Sicamous RCMP…
Vernon RCMP search for suspect in bus assault
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Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are hoping someone can identify the suspect in a bus assault. The assault happened on a…
Westside Road closed again following last week’s landslide
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Westside Road was reopened to single-lane traffic over the weekend but it is closed again. A landslide on April 1 closed…
Netflix hit ‘Million Dollar Secret’ filmed at Okanagan Lake luxury chateau
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“Million Dollar Secret” is one of the most popular shows on Netflix right now, and it was shot at a…
Pet fostering program for domestic violence victims expands to Okanagan, Shuswap
Survivors of domestic violence don’t want to abandon their pets while in crisis so the BC SPCA is launching a…
Two new sections of Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail completed
The Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail has two new completed sections bringing the vision for a world-class bike trail through…
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...
Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of Spokane’s devastating wildfires
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested Monday and charged with setting one of the devastating wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and other structures in and around the state’s second-largest city. The Spokane County...
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 Monday while flying near…
‘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 Monday while flying near…
‘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 Spokane’s devastating wildfires
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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested Monday and charged with…
Cargo ship reports being struck in Strait of Hormuz as US, Iran claims about talks diverge
CAIRO (AP) — A British maritime monitoring agency said a cargo ship reported being hit…
Singapore bans 2 Massive Attack members after pro-Palestinian display at concert
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Singapore has banned the two core members of British band…
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…
Singapore bans 2 Massive Attack members after pro-Palestinian display at concert
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Singapore has banned the two core members of British band…
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…
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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