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Expect long weekend delays on Coquihalla due to construction, Trans-Canada closure
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Drivers have been warned to expect significant delays, and to make sure they have a full tank of gas and bring plenty of food and water for the journey.
Canada on track for solid economic rebound in Q2, early data suggest
OTTAWA — Early signs of an economic rebound in the second quarter should put to…
iN DISCUSSION: Is name recognition the way to choose a local candidate to vote for?
"We've been pondering how to cover this municipal election."
Music at Mackie returns to Kalamalka Lake for summer concert series
Three exciting summer performances will be happening this year at the Mackie Lake House on…
Penticton Farmer’s Market brings weekly fresh fruit and summer harvests
Fresh local fruit and vegetables are always a favourite for many of the regular shoppers…
Daughter honours famous Peachlander Eddy Haymour with Rattlesnake Island boat tours
"Maybe we can’t get dad’s island back for him but he’ll always win because the island is public land and everyone can enjoy it, just like he wanted in the first place."
AP Exclusive: Child soldiers recount horrors of Sudan’s war and presence of Colombian mercenaries
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — The teenage boy’s hands and legs were shackled to the anti-aircraft…
TRENDING NOW: How not to launch a kayak
This looks like a case of a high level of confidence meeting a low level of kayak skill.
Residents, fire crews clash as some choose to defy B.C. wildfire evacuation orders
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A man from Boston Bar, B.C., says officials are “villainizing” those who defy evacuation orders,…
RCMP building its own Kamloops detachment would be unprecedented
If construction of the new detachment is delayed too long, Kamloops could become what appears to be the first BC city to have RCMP force the build.
Angelo Isidorou is out as executive director of BC Conservatives as shakeup continues
VANCOUVER — The executive director of the BC Conservatives, who helped orchestrate the party’s climb…
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | July 31 – August 2, 2026
From winery concerts and outdoor markets to live theatre, comedy, racing and community events, there’s…
72-year-old man killed in ATV crash in Peachland
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The fatal ATV crash happened in the former Gladstone Mine area on off-road trails.
US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict
CAIRO (AP) — The United States and Iran each fired barrages of missiles Thursday, as…
Car theft victim helps officer arrest the thief in Coldstream
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“We want to thank the person who stepped in to help our officer that day."
WestJet flight attendants’ union serves airline 72-hour strike notice
CALGARY — Intense bargaining between WestJet and the union representing its flight attendants ratcheted up…
iN VIDEO: Okanagan Dream Rally brings horsepower and hope to downtown Kelowna
Downtown Kelowna was packed with high-end vehicles and excited spectators on Saturday as the 2026…
iN VIDEO: Ribfest Penticton makes flavorful return
Ribfest was back in Penticton last weekend with new organizers running the Penticton event. The…
Kitten rescued with litter of strays in Armstrong gets life-saving surgery
The litter of kittens, who were just a few days old, were in foster care when one of them started having health problems.
Arts on the Avenue showcases local creatives and the art community for the 11th year
Local artists will be out in full force for the 11th annual Arts on the…
iN VIDEO: BC Summer Games push through smoky weather for weekend games
Athletes hoping to practice and compete on the first day of the BC Summer Games…
Unsightly yet tasty produce for free on Ugly Potato Day in Kelowna
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“Every year, grocery stores reject perfectly good food just because it looks a little different."
iN VIDEO: Vernon woman watches family of weasels grow up in her backyard
“They're all quite playful and the youngsters roll around and do flips."
Carney pushes back on calls to use energy as leverage in U.S. trade talks
RED DEER — Prime Minister Mark Carney suggested Wednesday that Canada’s reputation as a reliable…