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‘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.”
iN PHOTOS: Heated domes provide one-of-a-kind Okanagan winter dining experience
The dining domes at a West Kelowna winery offer customers a unique and extravagant experience during the cold and dreary…
Kelowna man found guilty for violent attacks on pregnant wife
A Kelowna man, who kicked his wife in the head while she was pregnant, was been found guilty of assault…
iN PHOTOS: Heated domes provide one-of-a-kind Okanagan winter dining experience
The dining domes at a West Kelowna winery offer customers a unique and extravagant experience during the cold and dreary…
‘I’m always optimistic’: Columbia River Treaty talks continue amid tense border rhetoric
With Donald Trump preparing to take office, concerns swirled at a recent public meeting about his presidency’s potential impact on…
BC bar fined $3,000 for clearing drinks from table 12 minutes late
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A BC bar has been fined $3,000 for being 12 minutes late clearing a table. According to a Jan. 15…
syilx Okanagan artist turns pictographs into towering 3D figures with sculpture
It was the middle of the pandemic, and syilx Okanagan artist Chipmunk Taylor Baptiste found herself feeling homesick for her…
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.
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 &…
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,...
In the news today: B.C. wildfire losses, GM talks start, Montreal police scandal
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...Evacuees slowly learn of losses from B.C. wildfire that forced thousands to fleeThe thousands forced out by the Bald Range wildfire in the South...
Driver who broke the sound barrier attempts another land speed record in Utah
WENDOVER, Utah (AP) — The first — and only — person to break the sound barrier in a car hits the track in Utah this week with new wheels and his eye on another record. Twenty years ago, British driver...
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."
Why information officer kept camera rolling even as he fled B.C. wildfire with family
PENTICTON — When Erick Thompson decided he had to flee with his family as a…
Evacuees slowly learn of losses from B.C. wildfire that forced thousands to flee
PENTICTON — Kyla Gaudiuso says she found out her home in Faulder, B.C., had been…
Ottawa to rebate $100M in freight costs to ship steel across Canada
OTTAWA — Ottawa plans to slash costs to send steel between provinces and territories for…
Why information officer kept camera rolling even as he fled B.C. wildfire with family
PENTICTON — When Erick Thompson decided he had to flee with his family as a…
Evacuees slowly learn of losses from B.C. wildfire that forced thousands to flee
PENTICTON — Kyla Gaudiuso says she found out her home in Faulder, B.C., had been…
WHO says Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak started months before it was declared
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record started in February, months before…
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s recent plan to sell…
A blocked Iranian flight to Yemen set off Houthis’ latest spiral with Saudi Arabia
CAIRO (AP) — A volley of fire between the Iranian-backed Houthis and Saudi Arabia has…
Ottawa to rebate $100M in freight costs to ship steel across Canada
OTTAWA — Ottawa plans to slash costs to send steel between provinces and territories for…
Driver who broke the sound barrier attempts another land speed record in Utah
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WENDOVER, Utah (AP) — The first — and only — person to break the sound…
‘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…
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s recent plan to sell…
Former Canada defender Moscato named next head coach of NSL’s Ottawa Rapid FC
OTTAWA — Former Canadian women’s national team defender Carmelina Moscato has been named the next…
6 college football coaches under the most pressure entering the 2026 season
Patience for poor performance is a rarity in college football and that’s only become more…
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iN VIDEO: Okanagan Guitar Festival hosts classical concerts
Three back-to-back classical guitar concerts were held at The Cathedral Church of St Michael &…