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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.
Terminally ill Salmon Arm grandmother leaving legacy of love, family and nursing
Family members gather in a spacious, brightly lit living room in a third storey apartment chatting, laughing and baking together…
iN PHOTOS: Winter birds fluff up for warmth in Kamloops, Okanagan
The winter landscapes in Kamloops and the Okanagan are alive with birds and area photographers are busy photographing them. Birds…
BC lottery winner sued by colleagues claiming ticket was part of work pool
A BC truck driver who won $2-million in the lottery has managed to hang onto his winnings after he was…
Kelowna’s unemployment rate spiked at the end of 2024
The unemployment rate in Kelowna spiked at the end of 2024, but the full picture isn’t so simple. Kelowna’s unemployment…
Plummeting loonie means more Americans hitting slopes in Thompson-Okanagan
Ski resorts in the Thompson-Okanagan region are seeing more American tourist this season thanks, in party, to a significant drop…
Kelowna woman ‘speechless’ after $250K lotto win
A Kelowna woman won $250,000 from a Scratch and Win ticket. Jerri Ehret was speechless when she found out she…
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 weary 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."
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…
B.C. wildfire leaves empty foundations, vehicle frames, blackened trees, video shows
PENTICTON — Video footage shot of 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…
Pride celebrations take over downtown Montreal with parade
MONTREAL — After a week of daily events and celebrations, Pride events are taking over…
B.C. wildfire leaves empty foundations, vehicle frames, blackened trees, video shows
PENTICTON — Video footage shot of the small British Columbia community of Faulder after a…
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,…
How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle
NEW YORK (AP) — The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions…
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…
Poilievre tells Carney in letter to not concede to U.S. demands in tariff talks
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to show…
‘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…
Tears of joy for Demi Vollering after winning the Women’s Tour de France for the second time
After winning the Women’s Tour de France for the second time on Sunday, Demi Vollering…
Joaquin Niemann wins on LIV Golf for 9th time and Jon Rahm claims another season title
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — Joaquin Niemann closed with a 2-under 69 Sunday for a three-shot…
Bo Bichette goes 5 for 5 and Sean Manaea strikes out 11 in Mets’ 11-1 rout of Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bo Bichette went 5 for 5 with a three-run double and scored…
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