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A raggedy toy to a treasured symbol of childhood: The teddy bear
PHOENIX (AP) — The circular muzzle. The little nose tip. The button eyes and two…
Okanagan Humane Society ordered to pay $3,000 for adopting out owner’s pets
The pet owner only wanted the humane society to keep them on a temporary basis.
Meet neffy: Health Canada approves epinephrine nasal spray for anaphylaxis
TORONTO — Health Canada has approved the first needle-free epinephrine treatment for severe allergic reactions:…
Not much celebration planned for 4/20 in Okanagan, Kamloops
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“It is a Monday, it's a weekday, and Mondays are like, ‘ugh, Monday.’ But why not start the week right?"
Plastic garden gear can add microplastics to the soil. Here are some alternatives
It’s seed-starting and planting season, and that means it’s likely buying season. This year, consider…
TRENDING NOW: Kids and cats
Just try not to smile watching this compilation of adorable clips featuring kids and cats.
iN NUMBERS: How British Columbians feel about Canada’s NHL teams
Which Canadian NHL team do you think has the best chance of bringing the Stanley Cup home?
How to spot and help someone in a mental health crisis
Experts wish more people spotted the signs earlier: feeling overwhelmed, not feeling “like yourself,” shifts…
Invasive Siberian elm trees frustrating for Kamloops, Okanagan gardeners
"It's an ongoing problem for the gardening community here, you learn to live with it the best you can."
Writing a book is the latest chapter in Chris Pronger’s post-NHL career journey
Chris Pronger played for five teams during nearly two decades in the NHL. He has…
Vernon chiropractor convicted of sexually assaulting patient launching appeal
The 61-year-old has a history of sexual misconduct.
Climate change is eroding typical nighttime breaks in wildfire activity, study says
Climate change is breaking down typical nighttime lulls in wildfire activity, a new study by…
TRENDING NOW: Dog saves duck that didn’t need saving
Sometimes a retriever just gotta retrieve.
Case dropped against BC restaurateur accused of defrauding Penticton winery
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The civil dispute is still ongoing.
‘They suck’: Lutnick criticizes Canada’s trade strategy
OTTAWA — U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick attacked Canada’s trade strategy on Friday, adding, “They…
iN PHOTOS: Bizarre looking insects emerge in Thompson-Okanagan
It can be fun finding a rare or bizarre looking insect and try to identify it.
Carney calls for resumption of shipping during Strait of Hormuz talks
OTTAWA — Canada welcomes efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stands with Persian…
Merritt man caught doing 208 km/h on Coquihalla in lifted pickup
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“No vehicles are safe at those speeds on public roads, but a heavy truck that is high off the ground is even more unstable than other traffic.”
Kelowna gets to ‘opt-out’ of restrictive provincial regulations on short-term rentals
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Kelowna was the only municipality to apply to opt-out of the short-term rental regulations.
iN DISCUSSION: Debate over access to MAID highlighted in lawsuit against BC hospital
"MLAs Tara Armstrong and Amelia Boultbee both quit within months the BC Conservative Party that got them elected. Armstrong will be recalled over it. Boultbee said on social media she plans to remain an independent, may have been her strategy all along."
‘Extraordinary’: Back on Earth, Jeremy Hansen describes his long journey in space
HOUSTON — When Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen first floated to the window after the Orion…
Kamloops Search and Rescue save dirt biker who nearly fell off a cliff
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“Without the police medic’s intervention, the outcome for the injured rider could have been much different.”
Federal Liberals’ promised one-time affordability benefit coming June 5
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals’ one-time payment that aims to help families struggling with the…
Despite no power or water, majority of Vernon trailer park residents staying put
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Many saw it as a good place for retirement. Now they have no power, water or heat.