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Canadian men to face Switzerland, Qatar and possibly Italy at 2026 World Cup
Canada’s draw for next summer’s World Cup started well but finished with a twist of…
Kamloops councillor revives effort to impose ‘recovery’ for planned supportive housing
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It comes just days after Penticton council also tried and failed to restrict drug use at a now-cancelled BC Housing site.
‘It all comes to this moment’: Whitecaps eager to make history in MLS Cup final
MIAMI — It’s been a long season for the Vancouver Whitecaps. Getting to the MLS…
Los Angeles FC names Marc Dos Santos its head coach, promoting Steve Cherundolo’s assistant
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marc Dos Santos has been named Los Angeles FC’s head coach.…
North Okanagan motel owner fined $20,000 after tenant dispute
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"Their actions not only violated the tenant's rights but also undermined the process designed to protect those rights."
Conservative motion would force House vote on Alberta pipeline agreement
OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are planning to force a vote in the House of…
Man arrested, charged in B.C. after yearlong child exploitation investigation
SURREY — A 41-year-old man has been arrested in a yearlong child exploitation investigation by…
209 kilograms of opium smuggled in machinery into Canada, CBSA says
BURNABY — The Canada Border Services Agency says its officers seized a shipment of 209…
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix struck a deal Friday to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, the…
Watchdog clears officers after man shot with beanbags in Vancouver and dies
The civilian director of British Columbia’s police watchdog says she doesn’t believe Vancouver officers committed…
The Latest: 2026 FIFA World Cup groups are set. See what the tournament could bring
The FIFA World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., divided a record…
iN NUMBERS: Kelowna has highest unemployment rate in Canada; Kamloops not far behind
Kelowna's unemployment rate has spiked since the summer.
Real or fake? Researchers to develop tool that would help courts spot AI evidence
TORONTO — As artificial intelligence makes it easier for anyone to doctor – or even…
The Whitecaps have had success against Miami, so they’re hoping the MLS Cup is no different
Vancouver has already bested Inter Miami in a big competition this year, so the Whitecaps…
The Latest: 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is underway. See how the group picks shake out
The draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway at the Kennedy Center…
Economy adds 54,000 jobs in ‘perplexing’ November labour report
OTTAWA — Canada’s economy continued to blow past job forecasts in November but some economists…
Vancouver woman loses $120,000 in blessing scam targeting Chinese community
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Police are warning of a blessing scheme that targets the city’s Chinese…
iN PHOTOS: Kelowna chocolate shop has unique handmade items for the holidays
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"I'm a mom, and I love when children come in, and I get to talk to them, and serve them, and just see their little faces, and how excited they get.”
Pedestrian killed after being struck by pickup in Abbotsford, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD — A pedestrian has been killed in a crash involving a pickup truck in…
B.C. man charged with murder over body found on Okanagan forestry road
VERNON — Police say a British Columbia man has been arrested and charged with murder…
Vernon man charged with second-degree murder two years after body found near Silver Star
Dale Christopher Lloyd Babiy was charged with second-degree murder after an investigation into the death of 30-year-old Miguel Suzor.
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says politician recall legislation being misused
CALGARY — The architect of Alberta’s politician recall legislation says it was never meant to…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in November. Statistics Canada also…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in November. Here are the…