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Why Penticton voters can’t recall a councillor on trial for historic sex crimes
While MLAs can legally be recalled by voters, B.C. doesn't have the same legislative mechanism for city councillors.
Most Canadians support social media ban for kids under 16: poll
TORONTO — A new poll says most Canadians support banning social media for anyone under…
The Latest: Trump says US is negotiating with Iran’s parliamentary speaker, who denies talks
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other…
Serial Vernon dine and dasher apologizes to judge
He appears to have had a complete change of heart.
Kamloops taxpayers spared big cancer centre tax bill
"If we continue to put everything to debt, in 20 years we end up with a massive portion of our budget that's entirely related to debt that was incurred years ago. Then there's no appetite for new projects because residents simply can't afford it."
B.C. Conservative leadership hopeful Fulmer enters ‘unite the right’ deal with Brodie
VICTORIA — B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Yuri Fulmer and breakaway MLA Dallas Brodie have announced…
IKEA ‘plan to order site’ opening in Kelowna next week
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It isn’t going to be a full-blown maze of furniture displays with a plate of meatballs at the end.
Independent MLA won’t resign while facing charges labelled intimate partner violence
VICTORIA — Independent British Columbia legislator Hon Chan says he is not resigning after his…
B.C. union calls for full-time remote work due to spiking gas prices
BURNABY — The BC General Employees’ Union is asking for provincially regulated employees to be…
Lewis begins NDP leadership with Prairie tension and a big rebuilding task ahead
WINNIPEG — Avi Lewis starts his term as federal NDP leader with the daunting task…
Celine Dion announces 10 concerts in Paris, says she’s ‘so ready to do this’
Celine Dion is returning to the stage for a series of 10 shows in Paris,…
Air Canada CEO to step down later this year after backlash over lack of French
MONTREAL — Air Canada chief executive Michael Rousseau will leave the company later this year…
Former West Kelowna PAC treasurer pleads guilty to stealing donated money
The case dates back to 2018 when the PAC discovered "irregularities" in its finances.
Okanagan squads take lead in first round of WHL playoffs
The Kelowna Rockets are heading to Kamloops with the advantage in the first playoff series between the rivals since 2017.
Disgusted in himself, former Kelowna man reported himself to police
A judge now has to decide his punishment.
The Latest: Iran warns US against ground invasion as regional powers meet in Pakistan
Iranian forces “are waiting for the arrival of American troops on the ground to set…
A 3-limbed Kemp’s ridley sea turtle is now being tracked at sea by satellite
JUNO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The veterinary staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is…
Recap of Okanagan MLA Tara Armstrong’s ‘work’ in leg ahead of recall campaign
Most recently she attempted to repeal the BC Human Rights Code, another bill that failed at the first reading in the legislature.
Why not paying a Kamloops parking ticket still has few consequences
If the city doesn't take your parking ticket to court, it might be forgotten in six months.
Doctors want more women lifting weights. Experts say welcoming gyms and education would help
During her first year of college, Elisabeth Bradley was inspired to try weightlifting after she…
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians’ feelings on 4th anniversary of the Freedom Convoy
Four years later, the Freedom Convoy is still controversial.
The sea beneath Arctic and Antarctic ice holds many secrets. These scientists dive deep to find out
KILPISJÄRVI, Finland (AP) — As bubbles rippled across the frigid Finnish lake, diver Daan Jacobs…
‘My home too’: Vernon trailer park owner seeks deal to keep power on
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"I am not evil. I am not trying to remove people from their homes."
People ‘bathe’ in nature to get respite from chaotic news cycle
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — For two hours, Claire Jefferies wanted to get away from the…