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Off-road vehicles banned from Southern Interior backcountry
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The ban doesn't apply on private land.
Teck Coal loses appeal of $140,000 fine for ‘catastrophic’ failure
A BC mining company has lost an appeal to overturn a $140,000 fine it received after a mechanic suffered severe…
BC’s new clean-energy czar is a climate ‘wild card’
Adrian Dix is B.C.’s new climate and clean energy czar, but it’s not clear whether his appointment signals a new…
BC anti-vax nurses lose fight against union
Dozens of anti-vaxer BC nurses, who were fired for not getting vaccinated, have lost an appeal against their union. According…
Buddhist monastery along Kettle River in Boundary Country listed for $3M
A Buddhist monastery along the Kettle River in the Boundary region has hit the real estate market for $3,000,000. The…
iN PHOTOS: North Okanagan painter uses his art to raise money for charity
A self-taught artist based in Coldstream is painting vibrant works of work while raising money for several charities in the…
Court orders more parenting time for Kamloops sperm donor
A Kamloops man who agreed to let a couple use his sperm to have a baby has managed to get…
Three suspects arrested in Salmon Arm shooting
RCMP said the investigation remains ongoing and further details cannot be released at this time.
Fingers crossed forecast rain hits right spots in Okanagan, Kamloops
“There could be certain locations within the region which see a pretty heavy shower which obviously would be great.”
BC psychologist promoted astrology during therapy session
The regulator says astrology is without proven validity and reliability.
‘Time capsules’: Why a Shuswap adventurist is driven to save old forest fire lookout towers
“It’s almost becoming a subculture where there is a huge interest in these things and it’s bringing people together.”
Refusing to confirm his name nets Armstrong senior a day behind bars
His pseudo-legal nonsense didn't get very far in court.
BC landlord who used piece of plywood for wheelchair ramp on the hook for $30K
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The landlord promised a wheelchair accessible home, but failed to deliver.
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,...
Quebec premier open to allowing U.S. wines on store shelves, with conditions
YAMACHICHE — Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette says she's open to allowing U.S. wines to return to liquor store shelves, but not at any price.Fréchette says that the province first wants to see gains on the trade front.As an example, the...
Off-road vehicles banned from Southern Interior backcountry
The ban doesn't apply on private land.
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: Some call for backcountry ban in midst of BC wildfires
Is it time to ban backcountry recreational activity?
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.
Girl remains missing after falling from paddleboard into Cultus Lake, B.C.
CHILLIWACK — Police in Chilliwack, B.C., say they have not been able to find a…
Search continues in B.C. after child mauled, RCMP shoot wrong bear
MAPLE RIDGE — The search for a black bear who attacked a three-year-old girl east…
New York jury convicts father of murder in death of nine-year-old Montreal girl
ELIZABETHTOWN — A New York jury has found a 46-year-old man guilty of second-degree murder…
Byelections following wave of MP resignations set to cost upwards of $24M
OTTAWA — Byelections this year to replace departing members of Parliament are expected to cost…
CP NewsAlert: Calgary officer shot in traffic stop; suspect later found dead
CALGARY — Police in Calgary say one of their officers was shot while conducting a…
Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
CALI, Colombia (AP) — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing…
The Latest: Trump signs executive order calling for spacing out childhood shots
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President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations…
What we know about the death of Tasia Fortune in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The hanging death of Tasia Fortune, whose body was found outside…
Child who prompted Porter Airline flight cancellation not at fault, passenger says
The child whose refusal to buckle up prompted the cancellation of a Porter Airlines flight…
Only two Eastern Canada premiers attend annual conference with New England governors
FREDERICTON — A University of Prince Edward Island political scientist says the decision by most…
Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation gives $4 million to Giller Prize
TORONTO — The Giller Prize, Canada’s largest literary award for fiction, has found a new…
Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played the good ol’ boy mechanic in “The Dukes of Hazzard” TV…
Tim Brosnan named sixth Big East commissioner, will succeed Val Ackerman in September
NEW YORK (AP) — The Big East named Tim Brosnan as the sixth commissioner in…
Former White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson announces his retirement after 10 years in the majors
CHICAGO (AP) — Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star shortstop who won the 2019 AL batting…
Veteran Gervais leads Canada into world championship with Olympic bid on the line
She’s a mom, health-care professional and longtime flag football player. Sabrina Gervais now hopes to…
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