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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.
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…
Kamloops school district employees sound alarm over latest budget cuts
The Kamloops-Thompson school board approved amendments at a meeting earlier this month to its plan to recover funds for a…
Kelowna RCMP looking to return historic documents to living relatives
Police are searching for living relatives of a couple who lived in Kelowna in the 1940s, so officers can return…
Kelowna RCMP next to get body cameras as program rolls out
The Kelowna RCMP detachment is the latest in B.C. to get body worn cameras. Kamloops RCMP announced its officers would…
iN PHOTOS: Watch your pets, coyote mating season arrives in Okanagan, Kamloops
Coyotes are the most numerous wild dog species in BC and they’re well adapted to living in and around urban…
Nature lover finds fascinating bug on walk in Kelowna park
Calgary resident Kathleen Johnson is staying with her family in Kelowna this month to help care for a loved one…
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.
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…
Mexican reinforcements arriving for wildfire fight in Summerland, B.C.
PENTICTON — Reinforcements are arriving in the battle against a deadly wildfire on the shores…
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 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…
Iranian-backed Houthis kill 4 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast
Yemeni authorities say four people were killed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacking a vessel in…
Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100
PEREIRA, Colombia (AP) — Search and rescue efforts resumed Tuesday in dozens of cities and…
Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years has been released, group says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has released an American military veteran who spent more than four…
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…
YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I’m So Happy’
NEW YORK (AP) — Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher…
‘Heated Rivalry’ star Hudson Williams, comedian Chris Rock to speak at TIFF
TORONTO — Hudson Williams, Chris Rock and Andrew Scott are among the entertainers set to…
Sky’s Carrington says she never claimed that the Flagrant 2 foul on her was white privilege
DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky says she never claimed that the assessment of a…
Andrew Baker named next chief executive officer of Alpine Canada
CALGARY — Andrew Baker has been named the next president and chief executive officer of…
Winnipeg Sea Bears defy odds, surge into CEBL championship series
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Sea Bears entered the postseason on a hope and a prayer,…
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