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Former professor using Freedom of Information to ‘air grievances’ with TRU
Former economics professor Derek Pyne once made headlines for his research into "predatory" journals and claimed the university responded by suppressing his academic freedom. The university says he continues to "harass" its staff and lawyers.
iN VIDEO: Lake Country wiener dog wakesurfs on Wood Lake
“I’ve seen a lot of skateboarding dogs before but not any wakesurfing ones.”
BC Corrections ordered to release video of excessive force to inmate
Multiple internal reviews found several correctional officers used excessive force against the inmate.
How Kamloops elders, knowledge keepers whip up Indian ice cream
“I grew up with it, you can’t go without it. It’s embedded into you and you teach it to your kids too.”
MLA keeping pressure on Interior Health over more closures
The partial reopening of Kelowna General Hospital’s pediatric unit doesn’t inspire confidence for a Kelowna…
Why a Kelowna NDP candidate remains active after defeat
When most political candidates lose an election, they take a step back, but an NDP…
Groundwork laid to bring grizzly bears back to the Okanagan
Different groups have been trying to bring grizzly bears back to the Okanagan for 30…
Kelowna activists rallying at city hall over religious tax exemptions
A group of Kelowna activists has been campaigning to get the city to take a…
Advocate says progress being made since B.C. child torture death, more work required
British Columbia’s representative for children and youth says some progress is being made to improve…
Federal Court of Appeal reserves decision in B.C. ostrich farm’s avian flu case
OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal reserved its decision in a case involving two…
Fraud is her way of life: Crown wants 7 years for Kelowna bookkeeper who swiped $500K
Megan O’Gorman wasn’t a certified chartered accountant when, in late 2016, she took a job…
Canada’s Denis Shapovalov posts 6-3, 6-2 win over Australia’s Tristan Schoolkate
LOS CABOS — Canada’s Denis Shapovalov reached the semifinals at the Mifel Tennis Open on…
Grizzly still stirring controversy on Texada Island, B.C., even after being shot dead
In life, the grizzly bear that swam to Texada Island, B.C., in recent months had…
iN DISCUSSION: Don’t rush charges for Kelowna crane collapse
Kelowna man with history of domestic abuse to get house arrest With the court system…
Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps look for repeat performance in Austin
VANCOUVER — Austin, Texas, will always be a special place for Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ali…
Late try gives New Zealand a 27-27 tie with Canada in Pacific Four Series rugby
CHRISTCHURCH — Sylvia Brunt scored with the clock in the red as reigning World Cup…
Canadian Una working toward a spot on B.C. Lions’ offensive line
KAMLOOPS — Anu Una has imagined what it would be like to be in the…
‘Beyond the crash’: TV series on paralyzed Humboldt Bronco player set to air
AIRDRIE — Ryan Straschnitzki’s life has been an open book since he was seriously injured…
PWHL unveils expansion draft, signing rules for newest teams in Vancouver and Seattle
TORONTO — The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s newest expansion teams in Vancouver and Seattle will…
Canada Soccer names preliminary 60-man roster for this summer’s CONCACAF Gold Cup
Canada has filed its preliminary roster for next month’s CONCACAF Gold Cup, a 60-man list…
Canada coach Jesse Marsch understands why some fans may not want to travel to US for Gold Cup
Canada coach Jesse Marsch understands some of his team’s supporters might not want to travel…
Vancouver Whitecaps not discounting Valour FC heading into Canadian Championship
The Vancouver Whitecaps heard analysts’ predictions ahead of the Major League Soccer season. Pundits mused…
Mboko advances to second round of French Open qualifying tournament
PARIS — Rising tennis star Victoria Mboko moved a step closer to qualifying for her…
Veteran midfielder Desiree Scott set for international farewell in Winnipeg hometown
Veteran midfielder Desiree Scott, in her international swansong, leads the Canadian roster for a pair…