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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.
iN PHOTOS: Deer and bighorn sheep shenanigans in Kamloops, Okanagan
Deer and bighorn sheep wander the hillsides and neighbourhoods around Kamloops and the Okanagan, and this winter some were caught…
Kelowna contractor fined $44K after flaggers too close to traffic
A Kelowna contractor has been fined $44,000 after flaggers got too close to vehicles. According to a recently published Nov.…
Minister backs Kamloops council advisor despite mayor’s criticism
The province’s minister for municipal affairs gave his official support for an advisor whose report to Kamloops city council pointed…
‘Only’ a touch is no defence for distracted driving in BC, even for delivery drivers
A BC delivery driver, with just seconds to respond, tapped his phone to accept a job while stopped at a…
Can hunting help fix problem geese populations in Kamloops, Okanagan?
Invasive Canada geese have long since taken over public parks and beaches in Kamloops and the Okanagan, dropping poop everywhere…
BC woman loses appeal to bring live raccoon into Canada from US
A BC film industry animal trainer has lost an appeal after she was denied a permit to import a raccoon…
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."
RCMP report possible fatality as thousands flee explosive B.C. wildfire
PENTICTON — RCMP in British Columbia say they are investigating a possible fatality 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…
RCMP report possible fatality as thousands flee explosive B.C. wildfire
PENTICTON — RCMP in British Columbia say they are investigating a possible fatality 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…
FIFA defends Infantino against allegations tied to his time at UEFA
LONDON (AP) — FIFA has issued a statement defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against what…
Iran makes new strait demands, the UAE says a ship was targeted and other Middle East news
Iran issued dramatic new demands around the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the…
A car-bomb attack targets southwest Colombia a day after conservative president takes office
CALI, Colombia (AP) — A car bomb exploded Saturday in southwestern Colombia, the army said,…
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…
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…
Plaintiff Trump gets reprieve from an order to disclose his finances in BBC case – but only for now
President Donald J. Trump, Plaintiff, got a welcome break this week in one of his…
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…
Jac Caglianone powers the Royals past Chicago 6-3 as Clay Holmes makes a shaky debut for the Cubs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals made Clay Holmes’ debut with the Chicago Cubs…
Despite early hurdles, NBO Toronto on track with star power, Fernandez and Eala buzz
TORONTO — Things were looking up after an inauspicious start at the National Bank Open…
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