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Kelowna man jailed for 8 months for possession of child sexual abuse material
RCMP found 1,724 pictures and 16 videos of child sexual abuse and exploitation on a USB flash drive plugged into his laptop.
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…
‘Status quo not working’: Kelowna mayor responds to critics of rail trail homeless camp actions
Big changes are coming to the Okanagan Rail Trail homeless encampment in Kelowna after this week’s aggressive cleanup operation by…
Okanagan’s first ‘net-zero’ home is insulated with hemp
In an effort to make construction more sustainable a Kelowna developer has built a home insulated with hemp. The 5-bedroom,…
Okanagan water board leader Liberal candidate in Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee
Retiring Okanagan Basin Water Board executive director Anna Warwick Sears is stepping up to the plate for the Liberals in…
Big changes coming to Kelowna’s tent city after ‘spring cleanup’
Kelowna officials from numerous departments tore down the rail trail encampment yesterday, and now the city is putting in a…
iN VIDEO: Okanagan Guitar Festival hosts classical concerts
Three back-to-back classical guitar concerts were held at The Cathedral Church of St Michael &…
Years-long farm land dispute ends with $60,000 fine for Lake Country RV park
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The ordeal lasted seven years as the commission wanted to return three acres of a Lake Country property to farm-use.
2026 Dragon Boat Festival Brings Racing, Culture and Community to Riverside Park
The sound of paddles slicing through the water and cheering crowds will fill Riverside Park…
iN PHOTOS: Funny looking veggies crop up in Okanagan, Kamloops
Have a look and see what you think these recently harvested veggies look like.
Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market growing strong in the Landmark District Community
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Kelowna’s longest-running outdoor market is now over 31 years old and has long been a…
A Thompson-Okanagan citizen’s guide to wildfire information
There's a lot of information out there but narrowing it down can be tricky.
Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market growing strong in the Landmark District Community
Kelowna's longest-running outdoor market is now over 31 years old and has long been a favourite among local shoppers who stop by to grab something fresh for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The produce from local farmers, artwork from local creatives,...
N.S. Court of Appeal says province can’t deny people in tents enhanced income support
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday that the province cannot refuse enhanced income support to unhoused people living in tents.The unanimous ruling by a panel of three judges overturned a Nova Scotia Supreme Court decision last year...
Years-long farm land dispute ends with $60,000 fine for Lake Country RV park
The ordeal lasted seven years as the commission wanted to return three acres of a Lake Country property to farm-use.
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."
‘Like doomsday’: Thousands flee explosive B.C. wildfire as RCMP report possible death
PENTICTON — RCMP in British Columbia say they are investigating a possible death in the…
The latest on the wildfire burning near Summerland, B.C.
Thousands of residents in the British Columbia communities of Summerland and Peachland have been chased…
‘Like doomsday’: Thousands flee explosive B.C. wildfire as RCMP report possible death
PENTICTON — RCMP in British Columbia say they are investigating a possible death in the…
The latest on the wildfire burning near Summerland, B.C.
Thousands of residents in the British Columbia communities of Summerland and Peachland have been chased…
Dermatologists desperately want gen Z to stop ‘tanmaxxing’ — but are their warnings effective?
TORONTO — Dr. Julia Carroll feels like the progress made over years of educating people…
As the world rediscovers ‘The Odyssey,’ disabled actors in Greece explore the pain of war
EPIDAURUS, Greece (AP) — As Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” renews global fascination with Homer, a…
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed…
Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights as China prepares for Typhoon Dolphin
BEIJING (AP) — Shanghai’s two airports canceled more than 1,300 flights and authorities relocated some…
Whitney Houston’s new No. 1s album, first-ever Barbie, Clive Davis and more: A Q&A with Pat Houston
NEW YORK (AP) — It was four decades ago next year that Whitney Houston released…
Why some B.C. farmers stay to fight, despite wildfire evacuation orders
When Tom Davison’s son-in-law invested in firefighting equipment for their orchard near Vernon, B.C., after…
As the world rediscovers ‘The Odyssey,’ disabled actors in Greece explore the pain of war
EPIDAURUS, Greece (AP) — As Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” renews global fascination with Homer, a…
Whitney Houston’s new No. 1s album, first-ever Barbie, Clive Davis and more: A Q&A with Pat Houston
NEW YORK (AP) — It was four decades ago next year that Whitney Houston released…
Jacobs’ stoppage-time goal gives the Courage a 4-3 win over the Spirit
Natalie Jacobs scored late in stoppage time to give the visiting North Carolina Courage a…
The Dodgers snapped a 7-game skid, but manager Dave Roberts wasn’t in a celebratory mood
PHOENIX (AP) — Dave Roberts didn’t look like a manager whose team had just won…
Canada whips U.S. 8-1 to win Hlinka Gretzky Cup
EDMONTON — Brock England, Maddox Schultz and Liam Pue each scored twice, the power play…
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