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Okanagan Falls incorporation has gone ‘off the rails’: town hall
Just over four months after a March 22 referendum — where 588 residents voted in favour and 512 against — public sentiment appears to have shifted.
Kootenay teacher who sexually assaulted girlfriend gets 10 year ban
The teacher was found to have been "reckless or willfully blind" to his partners lack of consent.
Sexual innuendo and befriending student gets BC teacher suspended
He invited the student to his home, served them food and gave them a hug.
‘Unique and difficult:’ BC jury finds university professor guilty of sexual assault, but judge not convinced
In part, the judge pointed the finger at Crown prosecutors.
How can Canada better support working parents?
In a recent report, researchers with the Vanier Institute of the Family found Canada lags behind similar countries in supporting working parents with flexible work arrangements and parental leave hours.
THOMPSON: Good cooks have cast iron pans, and use them
"There’s nothing wrong with, say, having a ceramic non-stick pan…but cast iron is simply more versatile…and can be just as non-stick when handled properly."
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Self-appointed watchdog undeterred as Summerland goes public with $360K in legal costs
For more than six years he has sparred with the district in court and in council chambers, all starting with a dispute with his mushroom-farming neighbour and growing to a sense he's "watchdog" at town hall.
Flooring & Tile 101: A Guide to Picking the Perfect Materials for Your Space
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Whether you’re updating your home or renovating a commercial space, tile and flooring choices can…
Whitecaps ready for home stretch of MLS season after a welcome week off
VANCOUVER — It was the calm before the storm. The Vancouver Whitecaps used a weeklong…
Netflix secures broadcast rights in Canada to 2027 and 2031 Women’s World Cups
Netflix has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights in Canada for the FIFA Women’s World Cup…
Toronto FC sends forward Charlie Sharp to USL’s Tampa Bay Rowdies on loan
TORONTO — Toronto FC has loaned forward Charlie Sharp to the Tampa Bay Rowdies of…
iN NUMBERS: Buying a car in BC is getting more expensive
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We've got some numbers that may grind your gears.
Canadian teen Mboko defeats Osaka to win National Bank Open title
MONTREAL — She’s a rising star, a fighter — and now, a champion. Victoria Mboko…
Husband suspected wife of poisoning him before she killed 3 relatives with toxic mushrooms
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The husband of a woman convicted of killing three people with…
Australian lawmaker convicted of rape quits moments before vote to expel him from Parliament
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — An Australian state lawmaker and convicted rapist, who is in…
Vancouver Whitecaps play the San Jose Earthquakes after shutout victory
Vancouver Whitecaps FC (13-5-6, third in the Western Conference) vs. San Jose Earthquakes (7-10-8, 11th…
Big Ben! American Shelton tops Russia’s Khachanov to win NBO Toronto title
TORONTO — With the match on the line late in the decisive third set, Ben…
Canadian teen Victoria Mboko completes dream run in Montreal with first WTA Tour title
MONTREAL (AP) — Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko completed a dream run to the National Bank…
Akshay Bhatia shoots career-best 62 to lead in Memphis. Scheffler is 5 back
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Akshay Bhatia had a blazing finish to get his PGA Tour…
Canadian bantamweight Aiemann Zahabi added to UFC Vancouver card in October
Canadian Aiemann Zahabi, ranked 10th among bantamweight contenders, will face No. 7 Marlon (Chito) Vera…
Wildfires decline in B.C. with rain, cooler weather, but heat forecasted to return
Crews fighting an out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island are building helipads to improve access to…
More than 80 drug-impaired driving tickets issued at Shambhala in West Kootenay
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"It’s clear this enforcement was necessary."
South Okanagan woman charged with impaired driving causing death
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The fatal crash happened last summer.