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BC Conservative Party fines Milobar leadership campaign
His campaign has until April 11 to pay the fine.
‘Payoff day’: Jenni Gibbons on watching Artemis II crew make lunar history
The Artemis II mission has at times left Jenni Gibbons feeling tense — and tired.…
Three arrested after armed woman runs into Kamloops home
Neighbours were evacuated from their homes amid the Friday afternoon firearm report.
What Salmon Arm cops found after caller heard ‘screaming and groaning’ from hotel room
Police were called to a Salmon Arm hotel room for what sounded like a man in pain, but officers arrived to find a sweaty man and more than 100 grams of cocaine.
International figure skating qualifier coming to Kelowna in the fall
This is another major sporting event headed for Kelowna this year following the Memorial Cup in May and the BC Summer Games in July.
These patients without drug coverage are eagerly awaiting generic Ozempic in Canada
TORONTO — Anne Welch worked a physically demanding job at her local SPCA — lifting…
Record warmth in B.C. over weekend as high winds arrive along southern coast
VANCOUVER — Spring weather in British Columbia brought record-high daily temperatures to several communities, while…
Kamloops nurse suspended for falsely claiming patient was violent
No reason was given as to why the nurse would make such a claim.
BC Ferries sailings hampered by forecasted high winds and vessel problems
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s ferry operator has been plagued by a combination of vessel troubles…
iN PHOTOS: Early spring wildflowers bloom in Thompson-Okanagan grasslands
The first petals are appearing on the famous arrow-leaved balsamroot that turns the hillsides yellow every spring.
Osoyoos motel fined $5,000 for evicting guest who left a roach in an ashtray
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The motel had a strict no cannabis policy.
Penticton Vees to face Prince George in second round, Rockets take on Everett
Penticton and Kelowna both advanced, with the Rockets heading to Everett to face the Silvertips, who led the WHL in the regular season.
Two orphaned bear cubs rescued on Vancouver Island, after mom found dead
ERRINGTON — A wildlife sanctuary on Vancouver Island has taken in two young black bear…
South Okanagan couple pushing regional district for right to live in tiny home
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“We’re happy to comply with bylaws but we also think the bylaws need to be updated."
Kids ate the multiplex: How family movies are taking over moviegoing, one blockbuster at a time
NEW YORK (AP) — As “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” lands in theaters, coloring stations,…
To fix a patient’s irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital ‘twin’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists created virtual replicas of patients’ diseased hearts so precise that blocking…
Environment Canada says strong winds are coming to parts of B.C. starting on Monday.
VANCOUVER — A special weather statement issued for much of British Columbia’s southern coast and…
iN PHOTOS: In and around Okanagan, Kamloops wetlands
Wetlands are remarkable ecosystems teeming with life.
Want to renew healthy eating habits? Greek monks have a spring playbook
TRIKORFO, Greece (AP) — Can a centuries-old ritual of spiritual renewal rekindle a New Year’s…
Community rallies for Vernon mother of 16 leaving abusive marriage
"Because she spoke no English, she lost her voice, first in her marriage then in her community."
Canadian Premier League to trial new ‘daylight’ offside rule
TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League is set to trial a new offside rule when…
Kelowna restaurant fined $11,000 after customer steps outside with drink
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The case highlights the heavy handedness of BC's liquor laws.
Wife of BC prosecutor pleads not guilty to fraud charges over missing charity money
The case is being heard in Kelowna, away from Nanaimo where the charges originate, to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest.
With Spielberg’s help, a 101-year-old Auschwitz survivor has become a mighty warrior against hate
SAINT-MAUR-DES-FOSSÉS, France (AP) — After surviving Auschwitz-Birkenau, Ginette Kolinka developed a stock answer to shut…