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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…
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.
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.
Stranger rescues severely allergic woman after wasp attack in Kamloops
“I panicked and thoughts flashed through my mind like how far I am from the hospital, how long will it take for an ambulance to get here and if I’m going to die."
City won’t release former Kamloops CAO’s severance agreement
He clearly blamed the mayor for his departure, but it's not clear what David Trawin and city hall agreed to before the announcement.
TRENDING NOW: Doggo’s creative bed ban workaround
After being banned from his human's bed this pup devised a workaround.
$5,000 worth of putters stolen from Vernon golf shop
Investigators have CCTV footage of the two suspects.
Carney says he’s focused on building up Canada as Trump’s global trade war escalates
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Canadians are focused on building up their…
‘Crime of opportunity’: Spike in bicycle thefts in Kelowna this summer
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“Thieves are often looking for quick access and minimal resistance."
iN PHOTOS: Teddy bear picnics in Okanagan, Kamloops
Most of our province is considered bear country.
Lack of campfire ban surprises campers in Okanagan, Kamloops
"People are shocked when I ask if they want firewood."
Full Sturgeon moon this week in Okanagan, Kamloops
Other First Nation's names for the full moon in August include Flying Up Moon, Harvest Moon and Black Cherries Moon.
What a 40 percent chance of rain really means in Kamloops, Okanagan
It doesn't mean what you might think it means.
Kamloops mayor’s job at risk with latest conflict of interest probe
It's not the most expensive of the 25 city council investigations, but it could be the most costly for Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson.
Parking payment scam pops up in Penticton
Police said the scam is popping up around the country.
TRENDING NOW: People having bad days for our benefit
Whether it's a case of instant karma or someone discovering the law of physics at the worst possible moment, this collection of videos will keep you in stitches.
Summerland man gets six months for walking stick assault
A Summerland man with no prior criminal record has been sentenced to six months in jail after assaulting another man with a walking stick and smashing the windshield of his vehicle nearly four years ago.
Mysterious statue of woman appears on Vernon sidewalk
“I drove by it to work in the morning and saw it and thought it was really weird."