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Hotel Eldorado not the only obstruction to connecting Kelowna waterfront paths
It could be a long road to complete a one-kilometre stretch.
Online petition to oust Okanagan Conservative MLA can’t force a byelection
There really is only one way for constituents to remove a MLA from office and an online petition isn’t it,…
Heavy police response for person in crisis in Penticton
An individual in crisis in Penticton has been taken into custody early this morning after several homes and an officer…
Charges against ‘influencer’ poachers in BC span four hunts
Goats, sheep, elk and deer were all allegedly poached by four people named in dozens of wildlife charges announced by…
Kamloops council approves bylaw officer-operated public surveillance system
A new city-operated surveillance system will be part of the 2025 Kamloops tax bill, part of a roughly nine per…
Hunting show host claims conservation officer searched Kelowna-area home without warrant
A hunting show host’s lawsuit claims a BC conservation officer searched his home without a warrant. Michel Beaulieu was convicted…
LIES AND THREATS: Jail time for former Kelowna man who intimidated witness
A man who intimidated a victim in an effort to keep a Kelowna home invasion and assault quiet will spend…
Polson Artisan Night Market entertains with weekly thematic evenings
Every Friday from 4 pm to 8 pm in Polson Park, the Polson Artisan Night…
‘A waiting game’: Future uncertain for Summerland family after house razed by wildfire
“The only thing that really hit hard was my daughter’s bed frame, it was the only thing left standing. That just hit. That’s where my kids grew up.”
Kelowna killer’s failure to complete counselling leads to more charges
He was 22-years-old when he killed a 32-year-old father with a hammer on a Kelowna street.
‘See a need, fill a need’: Summerland man’s website reports damaged homes as locals evacuated
"The thought hit me of all these little kids and parents that are stuck just not knowing, and it made me angry."
Vernon woman charged with arson days after Bradley Creek wildfire broke out
The fires were lit in the Commonage Road area of Vernon.
More people evacuated by Bald Range wildfire returning home
Roughly 150 structures have been damaged or destroyed in Summerland and Electoral Area F.
Once shaped by court rituals, China’s imperial cuisine lives on today
BEIJING (AP) — It is said that Empress Dowager Cixi once dreamed of a pastry during the final decades of imperial China. The same treat was served to her at breakfast the following morning. Delighted, she summoned her chef and...
In the news today: Trump delays tariffs, B.C. wildfire update, Alberta data centres
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed…Trump delays 50 per cent tariffs on Canada for three daysCanada has temporarily dodged 50 per cent tariffs on roughly $28-billion worth of goods...
Brazilian police say at least 23 killed in minibus and truck crash
SAO PAULO (AP) — A minibus and a truck collided head-on in the southern Brazilian state of Parana, killing at least 23 people and injuring five others early Wednesday, police said. Preliminary evidence suggests that the truck, which wasn’t carrying...
Federal government invests $24 million for cannabis and brain health research
TORONTO — Federal Minister of Health Marjorie Michel has announced $24 million to create the Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium. Funded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the group of 10 research teams from across Canada will work...
iN DISCUSSION: Climate change has disrupted summer
"The summers of my youth are not the same. They have been disrupted by climate change and I don't think they are coming back."
iN DISCUSSION: How effective is government wildfire emergency alert system?
Do you think you can rely on the alerts sent to your phone?
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."
Warning issued after sex worker in Burnaby, B.C., restrained at gunpoint and robbed
BURNABY — Police in the Metro Vancouver city of Burnaby have issued a warning to…
With 500-plus structures damaged or lost, B.C.’s fire season is among the worst
More than 500 homes or other structures have been destroyed or damaged by wildfires in…
Carney says trade deal with U.S. ‘reinforces that Canadian advantage’
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said a draft trade deal with the United States…
With 500-plus structures damaged or lost, B.C.’s fire season is among the worst
More than 500 homes or other structures have been destroyed or damaged by wildfires in…
Wildfire near Summerland, B.C., remains active as residents return
SUMMERLAND — Most evacuation orders have been lifted in Summerland, B.C., but wildfire officials say…
The Latest: Trump says US and Canada reached deal to delay US tariffs on Canadian imports
President Donald Trump says he’s delaying the 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of…
Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Across 250 years, only three elected governors out of thousands have…
Israel’s deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Deadly airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday cast more doubt…
Carney says trade deal with U.S. ‘reinforces that Canadian advantage’
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said a draft trade deal with the United States…
A look back at the Keystone XL pipeline drama as Trump touts its potential revival
CALGARY — The latest volley of U.S. tariffs targeting Canada are temporarily on hold, and…
Let’s make a deal: TIFF touts its first market, says Canadian creators will benefit
TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival’s annual press conference showcasing its Canadian lineup is…
Kennedy Center tells court it won’t try to restore Trump’s name to the building before Sept. 8
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center has told a federal court that it would not…
2016 WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike announces she’s retiring after this season, her 15th in league
Nneka Ogwumike has been a vital part of the WNBA’s growth on and off the…
Edmonton Marathon course measured incorrectly, director apologizes for added length
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Marathon is apologizing for incorrectly measuring its course, recanting on an…
Mets’ Polanco headed for ankle surgery after forgettable season
NEW YORK (AP) — Jorge Polanco’s challenging first season with the New York Mets likely…
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