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Carney says he spoke to Trump after president threatened to block Gordie Howe bridge
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Donald Trump’s threat to stall the opening of…
Overloaded shelves net Penticton firm $500,000 fine
One warehouse shelf had 1,500 lb. on it and was bowing under the weight.
Okanagan man who stabbed patient, attacked hospital staff will remain in custody
The 45-year-old schizophrenic has a lengthy history of attacking health care staff.
Universal Ostrich Farm sees $10,000 fine wiped after CFIA misstep
The violation notice was sent by email, but that wasn't good enough.
Cascadia movement has roots in the past, but does B.C. separatism have a future?
VICTORIA — In 2017, Cory Pahl was a candidate for the Cascadia Party of British…
Crown alleges wife ‘tortured’ husband in Kamloops gang initiation
The man was left with burns and a portion of his ear cut off.
FBI says it’s unaware of Savannah Guthrie talking with her mom’s suspected kidnappers
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The FBI is not aware of ongoing communication between Savannah Guthrie’s…
Breaking down the symbolism in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
For his Super Bowl halftime show, Bad Bunny transported the field in Northern California around…
Opponents of Kelowna Springs Golf Course development protest at city council
“There is obviously a lot of strong views and a lot of discussion that individuals would like to have around this particular item.”
BC Greens won’t renew accord with NDP, citing ‘undelivered or stalled’ commitments
VICTORIA — The BC Green Party announced Monday that it will not renew an accord…
Lillooet couple score $2.5M lottery win
A couple from Lillooet are splitting the $5 million jackpot with someone in Quebec after…
Phone fraudsters pose as RCMP officers in West Kelowna
West Kelowna RCMP said it continues to monitor the situation.
Hunt on for SUV involved in Kamloops hit and run
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A pedestrian wound up in hospital with serious injuries.
‘They were brothers’: Players, families remember 3 who died in Alberta highway crash
STAVELY — When Sawyer Smith thinks about teammates Caden Fine and JJ Wright, he remembers…
RCMP raid problem drug house in West Kelowna
“We take residents concerns seriously and take enforcement action when warranted."
B.C. firm says some workers found dead after abduction from Mexico mine
VANCOUVER — A Vancouver-based firm that operates a mine site in Mexico where 10 workers…
Pond skating comes at a cost during balmy winters in Okanagan, Kamloops
It's no small task to keep the ice on outdoor skating rinks in the Southern Interior from melting where this year it's hard to tell winter ever came.
iN NUMBERS: Flags British Columbians think governments should fly
A flag raising can get controversial.
PHOTO ESSAY: Making Italy’s art accessible to people with disabilities
ROME (AP) — Italy’s art-filled cities have no shortage of tourists, but they haven’t always…
Vernon judge unimpressed with prolific dine-and-dasher
Travis Kroeker seems rather fond of skipping out without paying.
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours
If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what’s local, organic and in-season. Those…
iN VIDEO: Penticton man turns scrap into music one piece at a time
“It's exciting. It makes me want to get up in the morning.”
Agave or bust! Mexican long-nosed bats head farther north in search of sweet nectar
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Mexican long-nosed bats have a taste for agave, their tongues designed…
iN PHOTOS: This year’s Lumby Outhouse Races were iconic as ever
You've never seen an outhouse move this fast. Actually, you generally don't see outhouses that move at all.