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Second slowest April in a decade for Central Okanagan real estate sales
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Sales were down in most categories across the region.
B.C. judge says former Mountie William Majcher is not guilty in Chinese security case
VANCOUVER — Former Mountie William Majcher stood on the steps outside Vancouver’s law court on…
The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for his highly anticipated summit with…
Ottawa nears deal with Alberta on carbon pricing that is weaker than federal backstop
OTTAWA — Ottawa and Alberta are closing in on an industrial carbon pricing deal that…
Kamloops high school teacher suspended for telling students cell phones can alter DNA
She also failed to report a sexual assault after making an "assumption" it had already been reported.
Drug counselor who delivered ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry ketamine that killed him gets 2 years
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A licensed drug addiction counselor who delivered Matthew Perry the doses…
iN NUMBERS: Nicotine use by BC youth continues to drop
Even when you include vaping in the equation nicotine use is way down.
B.C. investing $241 million over three years to train high paying trades workers
DELTA — The British Columbia government says it’s investing $241 million over three years to…
BC home improvement store that fired gay worker ordered to pay $10,000
The Human Rights Tribunal said if the homophobic incident has been properly addressed, it wouldn't have amounted to discrimination.
Parts of Kamloops, B.C., still without water after repair on broken main unsuccessful
KAMLOOPS — Parts of Kamloops in the British Columbia Interior have been without water for…
Tree of heaven called tree of hell by gardeners in Kamloops, Okanagan
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"Our trees and invasive plants were all here when we moved in, it has just been a constant battle in trying to maintain and contain the spread of them all and the cost comes back onto the homeowner."
Howitzers to fall silent when avalanche control deal in Rogers Pass ends in 2027
ROGERS PASS — The military has decided to end its role in avalanche control along…
iN PHOTOS: Penticton couple make chainsaw art out of topped trees
“It’s about making a custom piece that a person can enjoy, taking that tree and turning it into something beautiful."
Ontario monitoring 7 additional people considered ‘low risk’ hantavirus contacts
TORONTO — Ontario’s ministry of health is asking seven more people to isolate in relation…
What taxpayers get for $6.2M spent by Kelowna Tourism
“A vibrant, year-round economy enhances our region’s competitiveness and resilience benefiting residents while positioning the Central Okanagan as a dynamic place to visit.”
B.C. premier tells crowd about AI optimism despite energy, safety concerns
VANCOUVER — The federal and B.C. governments want artificial intelligence firms to have a strong…
Prolific shoplifter busted by Kelowna RCMP
He faces several charges including possession of stolen property.
B.C. nurses vote for strike, as union boss raises prospect of dispute amid World Cup
VANCOUVER — Members of British Columbia’s nurses union have voted overwhelmingly to strike, with union…
The Latest: Trump departs for high-stakes China summit as Iran war looms
President Donald Trump departed Tuesday afternoon for Beijing to meet with China’s President Xi Jinping.…
Vancouver-born Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dead at 29
MEMPHIS — Vancouver-born NBA player Brandon Clarke has died at age 29, the Memphis Grizzlies…
Drought declaration means low water level for Okanagan Lake basin
The Okanagan snowpack is the lowest it's been since 1980.
Trump downplays differences with China’s Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday downplayed differences with President Xi Jinping over…
RCMP release photos of suspect in downtown Vernon robbery
RCMP haven’t been able to identify the suspect so are releasing images of him in an effort to to advance the investigation.
‘Intentionally underemployed’: BC missionary who moved to South America must still pay spousal support
He went from earning $80,000 to $3,000 a year, but the court ruled he still had to pay.