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More jail for Knox Mountain arsonist who had ‘little grasp on reality’
The judge told the court he was clearly divorced from reality.
Suspect caught with 3D printed gun in Penticton
Penticton RCMP arrested a man want on outstanding warrants Tuesday and during the arrest found he had a 3D printed…
Truck convoy set to disrupt traffic from Okanagan to Kamloops
Heads up drivers, a so-called freedom convoy of trucks is being organized for later this month in the Thompson-Okanagan region.…
UBCO ‘engaging the market’ while evacuated residents sue over tower debacle
Nearly a year after the University of British Columbia Okanagan’s ambitious downtown tower project forced people from their homes, the…
Did Kelowna’s short-term rental ban impact summer business? The city crunched the numbers
Since the short-term rental ban came into effect in Kelowna a year ago, people from various businesses complained about its…
Kamloops sobering centre back on the table with Interior Health support
Interior Health has come around and decided to throw its support behind a Kamloops pitch for a local sobering centre.…
Kamloops man lived for four years in dugout camp before it was dismantled
To passersby and neighbours in heated homes, he’s sitting on a trash heap, an eyesore that prompts calls to authorities.…
Kelowna’s H2O centre popular with those trying to escape the wildfire smoke
“We’ve seen quite a spike over the last four to five days.”
Suspect arrested after brush fire in Salmon Arm
"The investigation remains ongoing and we continue to seek additional witnesses."
Off-road vehicles banned from Southern Interior backcountry
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The ban doesn't apply on private land.
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.”
Photos show Italian winemakers harvesting grapes earlier due to extreme heat
CORTE FRANCA, Italy (AP) — Extreme heat is pushing Italy’s Franciacorta winemakers to harvest grapes earlier than expected. Rising temperatures and low rainfall are accelerating ripening, forcing producers to adapt as they work to preserve the quality of their wines....
Former Carney adviser, CMHC head named inaugural chair of Build Canada Homes
OTTAWA — Ottawa is appointing a former investment banker and public servant with links to Prime Minister Mark Carney to steer the board of directors at its affordable housing agency.Build Canada Homes' inaugural board chair Evan Siddall was CEO of...
Auto thefts continue downward trend across Canada, new report shows
OTTAWA — Auto thefts have continued trending downward across the country and the number of reported thefts over the first half of 2026 was 10 per cent lower than in the same period last year, says a new report from...
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.
B.C. man charged after discovery of 14,000 child exploitation images, videos
SURREY — A man has been charged after an investigation by police in Surrey, B.C.,…
The fight for Faulder: When B.C. brothers fought to save home from raging fire
PENTICTON — A resident of Faulder, the tiny B.C. community that was largely obliterated by…
Second cat has contracted rabies in Quebec’s Montérégie region, health officials say
MONTRÉAL — Health officials are confirming that a second cat has contracted rabies from a…
Gordie Howe bridge saw more than 41K crossings into Canada in first 5 days: StatCan
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says tens of thousands of motorists crossed the Gordie Howe International…
Calgary officer shot, suspect dead after dramatic chase and gunfire in city park
CALGARY — A police officer was shot Monday in what began as a traffic stop…
‘The Galloping Cure,’ Missy Mazzoli’s opera on opioids epidemic, premieres at Edinburgh Festival
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Missy Mazzoli’s desire to compose an opera about the opioids epidemic…
The Latest: Primary elections in Wisconsin and Minnesota test the Democratic Party’s direction
Primary elections are taking place in six U.S. states on Tuesday — Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota,…
Trump used elaborate ruse to fly out of Turkey following summit because of Iran threat, report says
President Donald Trump secretly flew out of last month’s NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on…
Cineplex reports $7.8M Q2 profit amid higher theatre attendance, box office revenue
TORONTO — A strong film slate and theatre presentations of FIFA World Cup matches helped…
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…
‘The Galloping Cure,’ Missy Mazzoli’s opera on opioids epidemic, premieres at Edinburgh Festival
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Missy Mazzoli’s desire to compose an opera about the opioids epidemic…
Taylor Swift, Lyle Lovett and more are headed for Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Global superstar Taylor Swift and country legend Lyle Lovett will be inducted into the Nashville…
Colandrea’s style caused havoc for UNLV’s opponents. Will it for Nebraska against Big Ten defenses?
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Anthony Colandrea quickly ingratiated himself with his Nebraska teammates. To be…
Andrew Baker named next chief executive officer of Alpine Canada
CALGARY — Andrew Baker hopes to reap what he’s helped sow as the next president…
Luster installed as early even money favourite for $1-million King’s Plate
TORONTO — Filly Luster was installed as the early even-money favourite for the $1-million King’s…
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