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Opponents of Kelowna Springs Golf Course development protest at city council
“There is obviously a lot of strong views and a lot of discussion that individuals would like to have around this particular item.”
BC Greens won’t renew accord with NDP, citing ‘undelivered or stalled’ commitments
VICTORIA — The BC Green Party announced Monday that it will not renew an accord…
Lillooet couple score $2.5M lottery win
A couple from Lillooet are splitting the $5 million jackpot with someone in Quebec after…
Phone fraudsters pose as RCMP officers in West Kelowna
West Kelowna RCMP said it continues to monitor the situation.
THOMPSON: American protests show Trump how democracy works
"The Trump Administration’s insatiable appetite for cruelty — and its focus on retribution rather than governing — will drive Americans to demand change."
Hunt on for SUV involved in Kamloops hit and run
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A pedestrian wound up in hospital with serious injuries.
‘They were brothers’: Players, families remember 3 who died in Alberta highway crash
STAVELY — When Sawyer Smith thinks about teammates Caden Fine and JJ Wright, he remembers…
RCMP raid problem drug house in West Kelowna
“We take residents concerns seriously and take enforcement action when warranted."
B.C. firm says some workers found dead after abduction from Mexico mine
VANCOUVER — A Vancouver-based firm that operates a mine site in Mexico where 10 workers…
Pond skating comes at a cost during balmy winters in Okanagan, Kamloops
It's no small task to keep the ice on outdoor skating rinks in the Southern Interior from melting where this year it's hard to tell winter ever came.
TRENDING NOW: Puppy vs. mop
Where can a person buy this new adorable mop extension?
iN NUMBERS: Flags British Columbians think governments should fly
A flag raising can get controversial.
PHOTO ESSAY: Making Italy’s art accessible to people with disabilities
ROME (AP) — Italy’s art-filled cities have no shortage of tourists, but they haven’t always…
Vernon judge unimpressed with prolific dine-and-dasher
Travis Kroeker seems rather fond of skipping out without paying.
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours
If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what’s local, organic and in-season. Those…
iN VIDEO: Penticton man turns scrap into music one piece at a time
“It's exciting. It makes me want to get up in the morning.”
Agave or bust! Mexican long-nosed bats head farther north in search of sweet nectar
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Mexican long-nosed bats have a taste for agave, their tongues designed…
TRENDING NOW: Snow proves to be robot’s cryptonite
This is one job we have no problem with robots taking over.
iN PHOTOS: This year’s Lumby Outhouse Races were iconic as ever
You've never seen an outhouse move this fast. Actually, you generally don't see outhouses that move at all.
Pet sounds: Why some dog owners share music with their 4-legged friends
People use music to set moods, create a desired atmosphere and evoke memories of family…
KVR Trail near Coquihalla closed permanently due to $60M repair cost
Decommissioning the Princeton stretch of the trail is going to take around two to three years once it starts in the spring.
How the Super Bowl halftime show evolved from pageantry to pop culture’s biggest stage
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Once upon a time, the Super Bowl halftime show belonged to…
Woman sues sister for $120,000 after pit bull attack at Kelowna family gathering
Multiple family members testified about the dog's behaviour, which the judge noted "differed dramatically."
B.C. needs new mental health hospital, psychiatrist tells inquest into family’s death
BURNABY — A psychiatrist with British Columbia’s Northern Health authority has called for a new…