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Trump’s trade czar says Canada must accept tariffs, help reshore American jobs
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade czar says if Canada wants a deal with…
Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine, dead at 42: ‘Unimaginable heartbreak’
Katherine Short, the daughter of Canadian comedian Martin Short, has died at age 42. Martin…
Kamloops nurse suspended for over medicating residents at care home
The regulator gives no indecation of how many patients were affected.
Skeptics’ documentary on Kamloops residential school graves shelved
The Kamloops-area filmmaker's pro-Nazi social media content led the documentary's funders to back out.
Federal officials express ‘disappointment’ after OpenAI meeting over B.C. shooting
Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says federal officials expressed “disappointment” to representatives of OpenAI after…
Trump defends tariff regime in State of the Union address after top court blow
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump remained committed to realigning global trade through tariffs in…
iN PHOTOS: Moments between a pair of eagles in West Kelowna
When bald eagles find a mate they stay together until one of them dies, so these two are a pair for life.
Canadian first: Kelowna realtor convicted for flying drone in wildfire zone
The realtor said the media coverage had been damaging to his career.
iN NUMBERS: Major sports events in Okanagan, Kamloops this year
Get some foam fingers and face paint because it's a good year to be a sports fan.
Number of Canadians registered in Mexico rising as airlines resume flights
OTTAWA — The number of Canadians in Mexico who have registered with Ottawa continued to…
Kelowna teacher who failed to report ‘pantsing’ incident gets reprimanded
The victim's parents didn't want the pantsing issue elevated so the teacher kept it quiet. And that move cost him.
Carney pledges sanctions, $2 billion for Ukraine four years after full-scale invasion
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney promised another $2 billion in military aid and more…
Not cold enough for world-class Okanagan ice wine this winter
iNwine
Ice wine began as a way to salvage frozen grapes that couldn’t be used for regular wine.
Arson fire damages downtown Vernon commercial building
“An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway."
Hearing on police-involved death of Myles Gray resumes after obscenity led to delay
VANCOUVER — A public hearing into the police-involved death of Myles Gray resumed in Vancouver,…
Armed robbery suspects arrested in Kelowna
Two armed suspects walked into the store, took items and fled on foot.
Guilty verdict for Okanagan man who broke into ex’s house armed with a screwdriver
The judge said much of his evidence was “inherently unbelievable.”
Porter is latest Canadian airline to restart service to Mexico
OTTAWA — Porter Airlines is resuming service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Tuesday after suspending…
Canadian tourists sheltering in place in Mexico recount burnt-out cars, lines for food
HALIFAX — The streets of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, were eerily quiet a day after fire…
6 planets will parade across the night sky at the end of February
NEW YORK (AP) — Six planets are linking up in the sky at the end…
Soldiers keep up clash with cartel gunmen a day after Mexico’s military killed top drug lord
TAPALPA, Mexico (AP) — A day after the Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful…
Osoyoos chef guilty of sexually assaulting 17-year-old cook during smoke break
The chef told the teen he had cigarettes in his car.
Eby says it looks like OpenAI could have prevented ‘horrific’ Tumbler Ridge killings
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said it “looks like” OpenAI had the opportunity…
Ex-B.C. school trustee to fight $750,000 penalty for ‘insidious’ anti-SOGI campaign
VANCOUVER — A former British Columbia school trustee will be going to court to challenge…