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Fleetwood and Henley share Tour Championship lead in a tight race for a $10M prize
ATLANTA (AP) — Tommy Fleetwood is a familiar story hopeful of a different ending, posting…
2026 World Cup draw will be held at Washington’s Kennedy Center, Trump says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that the draw for the 2026 World…
Canada’s Marino advances to U.S. Open main draw with win over Salkova in qualifying
NEW YORK — Canada’s Rebecca Marino will play in the U.S. Open main draw after…
iN PHOTOS: Stunning European-inspired garden blooms at Kelowna B&B
"I didn't want to make something ordinary, I wanted to it to be the best."
Canadian women open play at Rugby World Cup with high hopes of going all the way
Hopes are high as Canada opens play Saturday against Fiji at the Rugby World Cup…
Canada women’s coach Kevin Rouet draws high praise from players for his ‘rugby brain’
Rugby Canada chief executive officer Nathan Bombrys calls Kevin Rouet “the Jack Reacher of rugby…
NASCAR’s Daytona race to finalize playoff lineup with 2 spots up for grabs
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR returns to Daytona International Speedway to finalize its 16-car…
Alberta driver tells Merritt RCMP he was speeding to ‘save on gas’
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"The driver could not explain why only two out of nine people were wearing seatbelts, or why a three-year-old’s car seat had no functioning buckles.”
A court says cull of 400 ostriches in B.C. can proceed. Here are five things to know
The Federal Court of Appeal ruled on Thursday that a cull of about 400 ostriches…
Penticton arson investigation has RCMP looking for witnesses
“Even small details, especially about the motor scooter, could help move this investigation forward.”
Vancouver Whitecaps getting new players up to speed ahead of playoff push
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps needed bodies after season-ending injuries left the club without two…
Doctor accused of secretly recording 4,500 videos in Australian hospital restrooms released on bail
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A trainee surgeon was released from custody on bail Friday after…
Saint Louis City SC tries to end road losing streak in matchup with the Vancouver Whitecaps
Saint Louis City SC (5-15-6, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (13-6-7,…
Rising heat a ‘public health crisis’ for workers, including in Canada: WHO
TORONTO — The World Health Organization says climate change-driven heat is a “public health crisis”…
Rising Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko draws veteran Krejcikova at U.S. Open
NEW YORK — Rising tennis star Victoria Mboko will face two-time Grand Slam winner Barbora…
‘Devastating’ court ruling rejects B.C. ostrich farm’s bid to prevent avian flu cull
The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by a British Columbia ostrich farm…
Russell Henley birdies last 3 holes for a 61 to lead Tour Championship over Scheffler
ATLANTA (AP) — Russell Henley hardly missed a putt. Scottie Scheffler hardly missed a fairway.…
BC judge gives Edmonton businessman three years for raping drunk family friend
He called it an affair and his remorse only appeared to be for his marriage.
Canadian amateur Aphrodite Deng leads youth movement at CPKC Women’s Open
MISSISSAUGA — Aphrodite Deng leaned on a club, cooly crossing a leg at the ankle…
Victoria hospital’s pediatric clinic to temporarily shut over staffing, workload woes
VICTORIA — An urgent care clinic for children at Victoria General Hospital will shut on…
West Kelowna cops crack down on unruly electric dirt bike riders
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The riders causing the most trouble keep getting away, but police are tracking them.
Japan’s Akie Iwai takes lead at CPKC Women’s Open, with large group tied for second
MISSISSAUGA — Akie Iwai is picking up where she left off at the CPKC Women’s…
B.C.’s only fire of note no longer out of control, but road and power cuts drag on
The Mount Underwood wildfire on Vancouver Island is no longer burning out of control, but…
Suspect arrested for erratic driving in downtown Kelowna pedestrian zone
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"Based on the initial investigation, there is no indication to suggest the driver intended to cause deliberate harm to the public."