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Two of three remaining properties near Kelowna’s newest waterfront park are for sale
There are only three privately owned properties preventing the creation of a major waterfront park…
Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned thousands of people who were convicted of use…
Where to find snowy winter wilderness escapes in the Thompson-Okanagan
There are dozens of wilderness lakes in the Thompson-Okanagan region that provide great summertime camping…
Okanagan’s first Asian-style self-serve ramen bar
A Vernon bubble tea shop recently introduced a novelty lunch option, a self-serve ramen bar.…
Eby to target abuse after talking to dad of sextortion victim Carson Cleland, 12
VICTORIA – Premier David Eby says he had a heartbreaking phone call with the father…
BC Wildlife Park animals make original works of art
The zookeepers and animals at the BC Wildlife Park got creative this year and produced…
Social housing wait-list grows 27 per cent in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Data from Metro Vancouver show the queue for social housing in the region…
Rising prices, shrinking libraries: How streaming TV is shaking down in Canada
TORONTO – Streaming television forever changed how Canadians watch their favourite shows, offering a seemingly…
Osoyoos council to rescind tax hikes and hear residents’ concerns before approving new budget
Osoyoos’ town council is inviting residents to take part in a public meeting to give…
Health authorities warn of rise in strep infections among B.C. children
VANCOUVER – Health authorities in British Columbia are warning the public about higher levels of…
Despite warmer weather, Kelowna’s birds aren’t sticking around this winter
This year’s Bird's Canada Christmas Bird Count is yielding unexpected results in the Central Okanagan…
Kamloops RCMP on hunt for wanted man
The Kamloops RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for…
Full Cold moon will be shining over Kamloops, Okanagan for Christmas
A full moon will be shining bright for Christmas this year, just in time to…
HOUSING CRISIS: Homelessness wasn’t this Kamloops mom’s biggest concern
Finding herself homeless was only the start of truly difficult decisions for this Kamloops mom.…
You’ll find a white Christmas at Okanagan, Kamloops ski resorts
It looks like the only place in the Okanagan and Kamloops to experience snow this…
Ukraine lawmakers vote to legalize medical cannabis and help ease stress from the war with Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s parliament voted Tuesday to legalize medical marijuana, after the war…
Is Canada’s fleet of water bombers fit for climate-change fuelled wildfires?
TORONTO – They're an easily recognizable part of Canada's fight against wildfires, playing a key…
Don’t create another shelter dog this Christmas: BC SPCA
Some may argue there's no better sight on Christmas morning than a puppy, kitten or…
Kamloops council’s advisor recommendations have no teeth
Although the province sent an advisor to work with Kamloops city council for four months,…
Top prize in Spain’s ‘El Gordo’ Christmas lottery goes to tickets with the number 88008
MADRID (AP) — Lucky holders of 20-euro tickets with the number 88008 will be celebrating…
The high costs of wildfires in 2023: For homeowners the struggles carry on for months
HALIFAX – Seven months after a wildfire left a charred, 1,000-hectare scar on the western…
Now you see it, now you don’t: Banksy stop sign taken from London street soon after it appears
LONDON (AP) — The elusive artist Banksy displayed his latest work on a London street…
The checkered history of the poinsettia’s namesake and the flower’s origins get new attention
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Like Christmas trees, Santa and reindeer, the poinsettia has long…
Keep your Christmas loot safe with these tips from Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers has some tips for how to avoid being a target for robberies and…