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Penticton psychologist suspended; regulator vague on why
He failed to "exercise appropriate professional judgment."
Kelowna man charged with 21 counts of theft from one business
A Kelowna man stole repeatedly from the same business and eventually those theft caught up with him. Ryan Eisenhut, 37,…
Kelowna council approves extra $1.3M for Prospera Place upgrades
The cost overruns for the upgrades at Prospera Place in Kelowna are going to tack on another $1.3 million to…
iN NUMBERS: The state of measles immunization for kids in Thompson-Okanagan
Those anti-vaccine conspiracy theories your relatives are posting on Facebook are having some broader consequences than gumming up your social…
Kelowna ‘elbows up’ protest to denounce Trump and encourage voting
The trade war with the U.S., and a fast-tracked federal election, have spurred a Kelowna woman to get in on…
North Okanagan man surrenders after standoff with police
A man was taken into custody after police responded to a call about someone making threats with a weapon in…
Heavy police presence at home in downtown Kelowna
There’s a large police presence outside of a home in downtown Kelowna, but RCMP are tight-lipped about what is going…
What does a ‘human caused’ wildfire actually mean in B.C.
There have been 877 wildfires in B.C. so far this season, and 411 of those were caused by humans.
Vernon chiropractor convicted of sexually assaulted client loses appeal
He was a long history of sexual misconduct against his clients.
Wildfire evacuated chickens fly the coop in Armstrong
"The community has been funny about it. People... are having fun with it.”
Suspicious grassfires in Vernon’s Commonage; RCMP looking for witnesses
Both grassfires were quickly extinguished.
iN PHOTOS: Remnants of historic rail town near Merritt includes last KVR water tower
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It is a scenic stop for those exploring the southern Interior.
iN NUMBERS: The latest figures on B.C. wildfires
Are you keeping track or trying not to think about it?
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...
Metro Vancouver wildfire prompts evacuation alerts as Fraser Canyon residents go home
A few dozen properties in a village in Metro Vancouver are under evacuation alert due to a nearby wildfire, while evacuees in British Columbia's Fraser Canyon may start returning home.The blaze burning in Belcarra Regional Park has prompted those from...
Firefighters get a handle on Spokane wildfires as tens of thousands remain evacuated
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters have taken advantage of cooler weather to begin getting a handle on wildfires that have displaced tens of thousands of people around Washington state's second-largest city, but hotter, drier and breezier days lie ahead. Officials...
Dark-web drug trafficker is sentenced in B.C. after being extradited from Germany
VICTORIA — A Victoria man who was recently extradited from Germany to face accusations of running a dark-web drug trafficking ring has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to five charges.RCMP say 29-year-old...
iN DISCUSSION: Kelowna mayor and councillor partying at Hotel Eldorado sends wrong message
"Here's my hope for all would-be politicians — leave the office better than you found it."
JONESIE: Well, look who was partying at the Eldorado Hotel this weekend
See if you can note the difference between the responses of the two candidates for mayor.
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."
Wildfire destruction mounts in B.C. Interior, structures lost on 120 more properties
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VERNON — Wildfire destruction in British Columbia’s Interior continued to mount on Wednesday, with authorities…
Amazon, workers ordered by B.C.’s labour board to reach deal via binding arbitration
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Labour Relations Board has ruled in favour of using binding arbitration…
Lightning sparked dozens of wildfires in Quebec in July
MONTREAL — Quebec’s wildfire protection agency reports it saw “above-average” fire activity in the province…
Fact File: Chemical smell from wildfire smoke is not evidence of spraying
Several online videos claimed a chemical smell in Canadian wildfire smoke was deliberately created rather…
Federal Liberals choose new national director
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal party says it has chosen career lawyer Jessica…
Ukraine strikes more oil facilities deep inside Russia, Zelenskyy says
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine hit more oil facilities deep inside Russia in overnight attacks,…
Cameroon’s president draws concern and criticism by staying abroad for 2 months
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon President Paul Biya on Thursday reached two months since the…
Congo monitors nearly 200 boat passengers after a traveler dies with Ebola-like symptoms
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Congolese health authorities monitored Thursday passengers traveling on a boat stationed…
Fact File: Chemical smell from wildfire smoke is not evidence of spraying
Several online videos claimed a chemical smell in Canadian wildfire smoke was deliberately created rather…
UK won’t intervene in Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
British regulators on Thursday gave Paramount the greenlight for its $81 billion takeover of Warner…
UK won’t intervene in Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
British regulators on Thursday gave Paramount the greenlight for its $81 billion takeover of Warner…
John Carpenter turns a hell-elevator dream into ‘Cathedral’ graphic novel and album
LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Carpenter has often collaborated with those closest to him throughout…
Pittsburgh Penguins sign 23-year-old forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins made a significant investment in their future on Thursday,…
Women’s Professional Baseball League makes a rainy debut in front of enthusiastic crowd
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Sarah Hodel and Rachel Koehler arrived at Robin Roberts Stadium more…
Real Madrid seals 7-year deal for Ivory Coast World Cup standout Yan Diomande
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid has reached a deal with Leipzig for the transfer of…
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