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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim started false rumour councillor ‘handed out illegal drugs’
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim accused city Coun. Sean Orr of “handing out illegal…
Coalition says Vancouver’s World Cup rights plan won’t tackle ‘FIFA-related harms’
VANCOUVER — Months before the international spotlight lands on Vancouver as one of the host…
OpenAI says Tumbler Ridge shooter evaded ban with second ChatGPT account
SAN FRANCISCO — Artificial intelligence firm OpenAI says the shooter involved in mass killings in…
Pembina green-lights two pipeline projects, reports dip in quarterly earnings
CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. says it has decided to proceed with two pipeline expansion…
West Kelowna RCMP warn of sophisticated police impersonation scam
“This scam is very elaborate and convincing."
Poilievre calls for all-party working group on renewing trade deal with U.S.
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre laid out his vision for the Canada-U.S. relationship on…
iN PHOTOS: Fun facts about snowshoe hares in Okanagan, Kamloops
Snowshoe hares are hard to spot thanks to their secretive nature and unique ability to change fur colour to blend into their surroundings.
Canadian defensive lineman Mesidor projected to go in first round of ’26 NFL draft
Ottawa native Akheem Mesidor, a defensive lineman at Miami, is projected as a first-round pick…
B.C. minimum wage set to rise again this spring
“Working people in our province are feeling the pressure of inflation.”
Suspected serial kidnapper charged in B.C. after multiple attacks in Metro Vancouver
PITT MEADOWS — A man accused of kidnapping three women across Metro Vancouver over a…
A capsule look at the 2026 Canadian men’s curling championship field
A capsule look at the field for the 2026 Canadian men’s curling championship, Feb. 27…
Surrey, B.C., officer cleared after scooter driver hurt in crash with stolen truck
SURREY — British Columbia’s civilian police watchdog says there are no connections between the actions…
Snowfall, high wind warnings expand in B.C. as frontal system moves across province
COQUIHALLA — Large portions of British Columbia are under warnings and advisories for heavy snowfall…
Move to national PharmaCare expands B.C. residents access to diabetes, hormone drugs
VICTORIA — The national PharmaCare program will start in British Columbia on Sunday, giving residents…
Controversial Okanagan MLA tries to repeal BC Human Rights Code
The bill introduced in the legislature was supported by the BC Conservatives.
RCMP release identity of man found dead in Merritt
"We are asking anyone who may have information to reach out. Even information that seems minor could help move this investigation forward."
Salmon Arm woman killed in crash with semi near Sicamous
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The 22-year-old woman was declared dead at the scene of the collision.
B.C. worker’s muscle, joint injury claims cost more than $2 billion over five years
RICHMOND — British Columbia’s workers’ compensation agency says claims for musculoskeletal injuries — those involving…
Study finds charging non-Kelowna residents more for recreation is money loser
The city hired an accounting firm to do the math.
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan and Kamloops
Wrap up February and start March right with these events happening across Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton…
Carney follows up speech in Davos with trip to India, Australia, Japan
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney left Ottawa Thursday morning for a 10-day visit to…
‘Screwed over’: Okanagan family fighting with ICBC’s no-fault model five years after crash
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The family is is hoping to be heard during a review of the new no-fault insurance model that got underway this week.
‘No place I’d rather be’: Jets forward Kyle Connor back at work after Olympic victory
VANCOUVER — It’s been a whirlwind for Kyle Connor. Just a few days after winning…
Kucherov has a goal and 2 assists as the Lightning beat the Maple Leafs 4-2
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov scored to give him his ninth 30-goal season and…