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US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island’s president condemns charges
MIAMI (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl…
iN PHOTOS: A peek inside oldest public building in Kamloops after $1.1M restoration
St. Andrew's on the Square is a beloved heritage building used for special celebrations like weddings and funerals.
Alberta legislature committee eyes separation vote as meeting hits bizarre roadblock
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Alberta’s journey toward holding a fall referendum on separation took a…
PBO says Canadian governments set to spend $1 billion to host World Cup
OTTAWA — Canada will spend just over $1 billion to host the World Cup this…
Alleged sex crime victim launched ‘movement’ against Penticton city councillor
Penticton city councillor James Miller's second trial on historic sex crimes is underway in Ontario.
Kelowna Rockets hit the ice Friday for start of Memorial Cup tournament
Downtown Kelowna will be a hockey festival ground for the next week as the Memorial Cup tournament kicks off Thursday.
Crews get handle on small wildfire near West Kelowna
The small wildfire is smouldering in a previously burnt area.
Carney lays out pipeline conditions before talks with Eby on B.C.’s priorities
VANCOUVER — Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Columbia Premier David Eby have agreed to…
Missing driver found alive in crashed vehicle in Shuswap
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He had rolled his vehicle on a forest service road.
Carney calls Israel’s treatment of flotilla ‘abominable,’ as Ottawa summons envoy
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney called Israel’s treatment of people aboard an intercepted flotilla…
Arrests made after Kamloops bank robbery
RCMP have released very few details about the bank robbery.
Vernon has cheapest gas in Okanagan, Kamloops
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The gas in Vernon is so much less expensive it might be worth the drive.
Canadian mystery writer Alan Bradley, who created Flavia de Luce character, dies at 87
Alan Bradley, the Canadian mystery writer whose tales of a precocious 11-year-old super-sleuth earned an…
Suspension for BC teacher who skipped student track meet, misled staff
He also got into trouble for his business dealings with students.
Kamloops supportive housing building to change names after homicide revelation
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Henry Leland's death by hypothermia was a rallying cause for the transitional housing that now bears his name. That's about to change after DNA linked him to a homicide 40 years ago.
B.C. Premier Eby says Canada won’t work if Ottawa favours separatist premiers
VICTORIA — Canada cannot work if “separatist premiers” get all of the attention of the…
Poll suggests many Canadians worry about sports betting turning into problem gambling
OTTAWA — Canadians worry about sports betting becoming a problem for people they know and…
TRENDING NOW: Man goes for dip in creek
Here's an example of your age catching up with you.
Vancouver Canucks fire head coach Adam Foote, assistants after single season
VANCOUVER — Newly minted general manager Ryan Johnson wants a new voice to lead the…
15 year ban for BC teacher who sent student sexually suggestive video
She was later charged with sexual offences against minors.
CBC pausing production on satirical Indigenous show
OTTAWA — The CBC is pausing production on a satirical show on Indigenous issues after…
Penticton expanding its public surveillance camera system
“We've been very thoughtful about ensuring that the scope of the surveillance component of the strategy is in alignment with privacy legislation.”
Snowbirds aerobatic team grounded until early 2030s while new planes purchased
MOOSE JAW — Canada’s famous military aerial ambassadors – the Snowbirds – will soon be…
iN NUMBERS: Majority in B.C. want higher fines for interfering with emergency vehicles
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The fines are lower than you might think.