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New Kelowna organized crime squad makes two arrests; seizes weapons and drugs
“Organized crime and the drug trade affect every part of our community."
Bank of Canada’s Macklem backs U.S. Fed chair Powell amid DOJ probe
OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem came to the defence of his U.S.…
Charter challenge of religious exemption to assisted dying law heads to court in B.C.
OTTAWA — The B.C. Supreme Court has begun hearing a case that questions whether faith-based…
One-bedroom apartments now more expensive in Kamloops than Kelowna
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"While demand remains below levels from recent years, a seasonal improvement is anticipated to begin in January."
‘This is a big thing’: Victim angry that massage therapist moved provinces and fell through cracks
The therapist was accused of sexual misconduct in BC but resigned before the investigation. He popped up again in Ontario but before anyone there knew about previous allegations, another one arose.
K-pop might win at the Grammys for the first time
NEW YORK (AP) — Two things can be true at once. K-pop is an inextricable…
Vernon man loses inheritance after judge rules his parents didn’t want to leave him anything
His parents made it clear he should get nothing. After his father passed away and mom got dementia, the will was changed, leaving him everything.
Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans
Many people start the new year thinking about ways to improve their health, be more…
Something’s happening with the old Highway 97C tourism centre
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There's a lot of activity for this time of year.
California homeowner rolls out ‘unwelcome’ mat for black bear living under his house
A huge black bear that made its den in the crawl space under a Los…
iN PHOTOS: More majestic trumpeter swans spending winters in Kamloops, Okanagan
Dubbed “a classic conservation success,” their populations continue to increase, however, the majestic beauties are still vulnerable to human caused disturbances.
David Bowie’s childhood home in London is set to open to the public next year
LONDON (AP) — David Bowie’s bedroom could soon be London’s newest tourist attraction. The house…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops new outdoor skating rink proves popular
"This is such a fun way to get outside in the winter months, and another great reason for people to visit our downtown core."
Some dogs can expand their vocabulary by eavesdropping on their owners
NEW YORK (AP) — Dogs are great at learning action commands like “sit” and “stay.”…
No snow, no problem: The plastic slope surrounded by sheep that produced Britain’s top skier
PENDLE, England (AP) — Nestled in the rolling countryside of Ribble Valley in northwest England…
The fight against development of a Kelowna golf course isn’t over
“There's a network of us... we're ready to fight and we're not gonna back down.”
Solitary South Okanagan peahen finds sanctuary after months of roaming
“She was so skinny and knowing she'd be fed and taken care of made me cry, it was amazing.”
How an Ontario family home became Shane Hollander’s love nest in ‘Heated Rivalry’
The Montreal apartment where some of the steamiest moments in “Heated Rivalry” happen isn’t a…
Union loses fight after BC Court sides with company who laid off unvaccinated workers
The Union had won at arbitration and on appeal. However, BC's highest court saw it differently.
What is ‘food noise’ and why are we hearing about it amid the rise of GLP-1 meds?
TORONTO — Before Brenda Rogers started taking Ozempic in the spring of 2023, she didn’t…
Summerland brothers still won’t back down, this time suing a Crown prosecutor (again)
The lawsuit is one of many filed by the brothers in what started as a feud with a neighbour.
They’re back! NHL players return to Winter Olympics for first time since ’14, here is what to know
One of the showcase events at the Winter Olympics will be hockey, where NHL players…
iN NUMBERS: Kelowna, Salmon Arm climbing U-Haul’s top growing cities list
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It’s not a perfect nor an exact metric, but it gives a good idea of which cities are trending.
Harbin ice festival draws sculptors and spectators to northern China, in photos
HARBIN, China (AP) — Sculptors converged over the weekend on the frigid northern Chinese city…