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Kelowna man who crashed chopper being sued by passenger
After the crash he ran off.
Two small wildfires near West Kelowna dealt with by fire crews
One was in the Smith Creek area and one was near Powers Creek.
Families whose ancestors gave up Indigenous status sue for rights return
VANCOUVER — A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in Federal Court says the Canadian government wrongfully…
Lung cancer survival rate has doubled, but it still causes the most cancer deaths: StatCan
TORONTO — Five-year survival rates for people with lung cancer have doubled since the 1990s,…
Thomas Muller follows in footsteps of Messi, Beckham and Ibrahimovic in MLS
Newly minted Vancouver Whitecap Thomas Muller is the latest global superstar to cross over to…
Man facing second-degree murder charge in fatal assault in Coquitlam, B.C.
COQUITLAM — A 59-year-old man faces a second-degree murder charge after an alleged attack with…
NHL veteran Josh Gorges returns to Kelowna Rockets as a coach
“Josh brings a championship pedigree, NHL experience, and deep ties to this city and our organization.”
Final field of CPKC Women’s Open Mississaugua Golf and Country Club announced
MISSISSAUGA — Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., headlines the final field at next week’s…
Homicide team investigates fatal shooting in Maple Ridge, B.C.
MAPLE RIDGE — Homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting overnight in Maple Ridge, B.C.…
Swim advisory at Kelowna’s Rotary Beach due to E. coli
“Most people would be fine, but there is that one per cent who could become ill.”
B.C. residential unit sales up in July but down year-to-date, association says
VANCOUVER — Sales of homes in British Columbia grew in July compared with the same…
Thomas Müller jokes he’s missing Manuel Neuer as Vancouver adventure begins
MUNICH (AP) — Thomas Müller has a lot to adapt to with the Vancouver Whitecaps…
In the news today: Air Canada begins cancelling flights, Google AI summaries concerns
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
La Terrazza owner charged with defrauding Penticton winery
Both sides accuse each other of owing them thousands of dollars.
Former top general says reviewing medals for Afghan vets a ‘no-brainer’ for Carney
OTTAWA — A former top general who led the military during the Afghanistan conflict is…
Wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., triggers evacuations, road closure
PORT ALBERNI — The rapidly growing wildfire on Vancouver Island near Port Alberni, B.C., has…
Evacuations ordered as wildfire roars near Newfoundland’s largest city
ST. JOHN’S — Residents near Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest city were ordered to flee a…
iN VIDEO: Bobcat makes appearance on Penticton home
“I’m keeping my eyes open, hoping to see it again."
Kamloops woman discovers heat wave hack for fruit leather
"I was doubtful but it worked perfectly.”
Cowichan title lands encompass multimillion-dollar mansions in Richmond, B.C.
The stretch of semi-rural land on No. 6 Road in Richmond, B.C., is home to…
Kamloops councillor suggests planning for life after RCMP
This as Kamloops considers spending millions on a new police station.
Top officer says Canada’s laws are ‘inadequate’ to fight cross-border crime
VICTORIA — The head of the Canada’s police chiefs association says they are guided by…
TRENDING NOW: Woman stuck on amusement park ride
We hear she lives there now.
TRENDING NOW: Dog gets mail slot massage
When mail arrives at most households with a dog there's usually a lot of barking and in some cases the mail gets eaten.