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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.
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 NUMBERS: Construction of new homes in B.C. down significantly this year
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Single-detached houses have seen a way bigger drop than housing like duplexes and townhomes.
Proposed Kamloops bylaw could target mayor’s unpaid property taxes
The new bylaw would give the city the power to withhold an elected official's salary to repay outstanding debts to the city.
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 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…
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,...
BC landlord who used piece of plywood for wheelchair ramp on the hook for $30K
The landlord promised a wheelchair accessible home, but failed to deliver.
Wildfires burn across western US and Canada as residents are evacuated
Wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada on Sunday left some residents keeping a wary eye out for possible evacuation orders while others already forced to flee their homes waited to see what would be left on their return....
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."
B.C. fire leaves empty foundations, vehicle frames and blackened trees, video shows
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PENTICTON — Video footage shot in the small British Columbia community of Faulder after a…
First Nations chiefs in B.C. call on Carney, Smith, to halt pipeline advancement
A group that represents numerous First Nations across British Columbia is calling on Ottawa and…
Montreal LGBTQ+ community sees competing Pride parades
MONTREAL — Geneviève Gagnon says she has been attending the Montreal Pride parade with her…
Conservatives tell Carney to show ‘backbone’ as trade team heads back to Washington
OTTAWA — Canada’s top trade negotiators are heading back to Washington this week for more…
B.C. fire leaves empty foundations, vehicle frames and blackened trees, video shows
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PENTICTON — Video footage shot in the small British Columbia community of Faulder after a…
Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Sunday that his new White House counsel will…
Boat capsizes in New York Harbor, woman and 5-month-old baby die
NEW YORK (AP) — The operator of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor,…
Testing is underway on vaccines to intercept brewing colon cancer before it takes root
Dr. Stacy Norton was only 7 years old when her mother died of colon cancer,…
Does Wealthsimple want to add sports, politics to its new prediction markets product?
TORONTO — Wealthsimple’s newest product has given armchair economists and Canadians convinced they can predict…
Conservatives tell Carney to show ‘backbone’ as trade team heads back to Washington
OTTAWA — Canada’s top trade negotiators are heading back to Washington this week for more…
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ keeps record pace, ‘The Odyssey’ sets new high for Nolan
NEW YORK (AP) — “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” continued its blistering pace in theaters, collecting…
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…
Defending champ Shelton downs Fonseca, advances to National Bank Open quarterfinals
MONTREAL — Ben Shelton is still on course to repeat as National Bank Open singles…
Ty Gibbs holds on to win NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway
NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Ty Gibbs didn’t question his crew chief’s final pit call. “I…
Colson Montgomery hits 3-run homer and White Sox top Guardians 5-3 to increase AL Central lead
CHICAGO (AP) — Colson Montgomery’s 26th homer, a three-run shot, capped Chicago’s four-run third inning…
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