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Campaign to recall Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream MLA Tara Armstrong begins
“Based on the sentiment, people that I’ve talked to in the riding, there’s really a lot of people disgusted with her and her politics."
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The Magic Number For Planning Your Event is 19 – Introducing 19Bistro@Fitz and 19 Okanagan Bar and Grill
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With a choice of two stunning venues in Peachland and West Kelowna, BC planning the…
Man found dead at coal mine in Sparwood, B.C., near Alberta boundary
SPARWOOD — A man has died while working at a coal mine in the British…
Pupils flee as grizzly attacks elementary class in B.C., injuring 11, some critically
A grizzly bear has attacked a group of elementary school students and teachers in the…
Olympics in doubt for Swiss ski star Gut-Behrami after knee injury in training
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Ski star Lara Gut-Behrami has suffered a potentially career-ending left knee…
A look at the 16 teams set to compete at the Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials
The Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials begin Saturday and run through Nov. 30 at the Scotiabank…
Gushue aims for Trials win to set up potential storybook Olympic capper to career
Brad Gushue reached the pinnacle of his sport almost 20 years ago when he stood…
Federal budget offers glimmer of hope for Calgary’s beleaguered Olympic Oval
CALGARY — The fastest ice in the world that’s on borrowed time may have a…
Mexico’s bullied pageant contestant gets payback by capturing Miss Universe crown
BANGKOK (AP) — Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday,…
In the news today: Grizzly attacks B.C. elementary class, many hurt
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘It’s about consistency’: Vancouver Canucks aim to build on lessons from latest loss
VANCOUVER — Head coach Adam Foote liked what he saw from his Vancouver Canucks on…
Villanova hosts Temple after Turner’s 22-point game
Temple Owls (3-2) at Villanova Wildcats (3-2) Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM…
Gardner-Webb faces Richmond on 5-game skid
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (0-5) at Richmond Spiders (4-0) Richmond, Virginia; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM…
Panthers beat Devils 1-0 behind Bobrovsky’s 30 saves
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 31 shots, Sam Reinhart scored in the opening…
Vancouver Whitecaps host Los Angeles FC in Western Conference finals
Los Angeles FC (17-8-9, third in the Western Conference during the regular season) vs. Vancouver…
Robertson extends scoring streak, Dallas Stars double up Vancouver Canucks 4-2
VANCOUVER — Jason Robertson kept his scoring streak alive with a first-period goal as the…
Fire prompts evacuations at UN climate talks in Brazil, and 13 people suffer smoke inhalation
BELEM, Brazil (AP) — A fire briefly spread through pavilions being used for U.N. climate…
BC man who secretly took nude photos and posted them online to pay victim $5,000
A friend of the victim came across the photos online and alerted the victim.
Hummingbirds in Okanagan, Kamloops in winter? Here’s how you can help them survive
“The time spent searching for water could be the difference of whether they’ll collect enough food to make it.”
B.C. government ‘dashes’ out digital tool to help build homes faster
VICTORIA — British Columbia is launching a free, new digital tool aimed at helping developers…
B.C’s Opposition Conservatives have been talking with Alberta about pipeline: Rustad
VICTORIA — The leader of British Columbia’s Official Opposition says his party has been talking…
Premier Eby supports recall of Okanagan MLA after ‘disgusting’ anti-Indigenous bill fails
“It is reprehensible, disgusting, appalling, I’ve run out of words to describe what they're trying to do.”
Speaker’s vote gets northern power line through B.C. legislature by slimmest margin
VICTORIA — Legislation to fast-track construction of a northern power line has squeaked through the…