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TRENDING NOW: The robot revolution is on pause
Robots can be scary. Remember those robot dogs Boston Dynamics built?
First Nations say Eby backs down again, now seeks joint path on B.C. Indigenous law
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has backed down again on the pausing of…
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.
Scores and schedule for Friday, April 17, 2026
Friday’s Scoreboard PWHL Montreal 3 Boston 2 (OT) — AHL Belleville 6 Syracuse 4 Iowa…
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.
Kelowna, B.C., allowed to opt out of short-term rental rules this summer
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The business community is applauding British Columbia’s decision to allow the Okanagan city of Kelowna…
‘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…
Wildfires used to ‘go to sleep’ at night. Climate change has them burning overtime
WASHINGTON (AP) — Burning time for North American wildfires is going into overtime. Flames are…
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.