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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.”
Man banned from West Kelowna welfare office charged with threatening cashier
A West Kelowna man, who the province tried to permanently ban from a welfare office after he repeatedly threatened staff,…
BC bar fined $3,000 for clearing drinks from table 12 minutes late
A BC bar has been fined $3,000 for being 12 minutes late clearing a table. According to a Jan. 15…
Goats becoming local celebrities as they raise spirits in downtown Kelowna
Greg Krauter, and his small herd of goats, took a stroll down Bernard Avenue in downtown Kelowna Wednesday putting smiles…
The pros and cons of BC’s rural health-care retention initiative
Lisa Foxworthy wants to put her community on the map. She wants the province to include Cranbrook and its neighbouring…
‘Unnecessary and extreme’: Penticton couple suing RCMP alleging traffic stop got violent
Sixty-three-year-old Naramata resident Kelly Hohmann didn’t know what to think when he was pulled over by the RCMP in Penticton…
BC realtor deceived client, put in higher offer and made $1M
A BC realtor, who used his insider knowledge to purchase a house that this client wanted to buy, has been…
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.”
BC psychologist promoted astrology during therapy session
The regulator says astrology is without proven validity and reliability.
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.
Mexican reinforcements arriving for wildfire fight in Summerland, B.C.
PENTICTON — Reinforcements are arriving in the battle against a deadly wildfire on the shores…
B.C. wildfire evacuees told to brace for devastation, as RCMP launch criminal probe
PENTICTON — Heartbroken Okanagan-area officials have told wildfire evacuees to prepare themselves for the level…
Mexican reinforcements arriving for wildfire fight in Summerland, B.C.
PENTICTON — Reinforcements are arriving in the battle against a deadly wildfire on the shores…
Montreal police chief to address racism and misconduct allegations at public meeting
MONTREAL — Montreal police Chief Fady Dagher is set to address city officials and take…
Auto thefts continue downward trend across Canada, new report shows
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OTTAWA — Auto thefts have continued trending downward across the country and the number of…
Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in…
Trump told Ukraine it had no cards. Then Kyiv took the war to Russia
The meeting in the Oval Office between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Australia adds optional gender identity and sexual orientation questions to census
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australians for the first time can reveal their sexual orientation and…
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…
Tighter spending, more revenue brings B.C. deficit down to $7.7B, minister says
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the final accounting for the budget year ending…
Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played the good ol’ boy mechanic in “The Dukes of Hazzard” TV…
Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation gives $4 million to Giller Prize
TORONTO — The Giller Prize, Canada’s largest literary award for fiction, has found a new…
Tarik Skubal struggles with control but bounces back and has ‘a ton of fun’ in Dodgers home debut
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although Tarik Skubal didn’t meet his own high standards for execution…
McAdoo helps Jays hold on for 2-1 win over Red Sox after controversial sac fly call
TORONTO — Charles McAdoo led off the fifth inning with a home run as the…
Brandon Nimmo’s single in 10th inning helps Rangers beat Angels 4-1 to snap 5-game road skid
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Nimmo singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning…
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