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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.
Motivation not hard to find for struggling Vancouver Canucks as Olympic break ends
VANCOUVER — Finding motivation on the ice is never hard for Jake DeBrusk. Even as…
Survivors call on Ottawa to pass bill to criminalize forced or coerced sterilization
OTTAWA — Parliament must pass legislation to criminalize non-consensual sterilization, survivors told a press conference…
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
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Ice wine began as a way to salvage frozen grapes that couldn’t be used for regular wine.
Brother of Tumbler Ridge shooter is arrested in Alberta in attempted murder case
CALGARY — RCMP say the older brother of Tumbler Ridge shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar has…
Arson fire damages downtown Vernon commercial building
“An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway."
Whitecaps forward Emmanuel Sabbi handed one-game suspension, fine by MLS
NEW YORK — Vancouver Whitecaps forward Emmanuel Sabbi has been suspended for one game for…
Vancouver Whitecaps extend defensive midfielder Cubas through 2027-28
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have locked up a key piece, signing defensive midfielder Andres…
Tentative labour deal reached with 26,000 B.C. community health workers in B.C.
VANCOUVER — The Community Bargaining Association representing more than 26,000 health workers in British Columbia…
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,…
The hottest show in hockey, ‘Heated Rivalry,’ is embraced by fans and players at Winter Olympics
MILAN (AP) — Olympic hockey knows all about big hits. That now includes “Heated Rivalry,”…
San Diego FC signs GM Tyler Heaps to multiyear contract extension after impressive debut season
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tyler Heaps has agreed to a multiyear contract extension after an…
B.C. man arrested on allegations of distribution of child exploitation material
SURREY — A Metro Vancouver man has been arrested for allegedly possessing and distributing child…
Armed robbery suspects arrested in Kelowna
Two armed suspects walked into the store, took items and fled on foot.
Heavy snowfall recorded in Whistler, B.C., and across southern part of province
WHISTLER — The recent cold and wet weather that struck parts of British Columbia has…
Canada’s Shapovalov ousted from Dubai Tennis Championships in first round
DUBAI — Canada’s Denis Shapovalov lost his opening-round match of the Dubai Tennis Championships 6-2,…
Milan Cortina Paralympics guide: Winter Games celebrate 50 years and Russian flag returns
The Winter Paralympics celebrate its 50th anniversary at Milan Cortina, where Ukraine is expected to…
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…
Rally against federal gun prohibitions, buyback planned for Saturday in Quebec City
OTTAWA — People opposed to the federal government’s firearms ban and compensation program are planning…
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…