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Opposition Leader Falcon ends BC United election campaign, backs BC Conservatives
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s upcoming fall election has been transformed into a classic right-versus-left contest…
A ‘gut-wrenching’ snapshot of First Nations Health in BC
Editor’s note: This story contains discussion about the wide-ranging health impacts resulting from settler colonialist…
Wildfires continue to drop in B.C., last evacuation alerts lifted
VANCOUVER – There are no longer any wildfire evacuation orders or alerts in place anywhere…
No conflict in handling of B.C. zero-emission grants, says auditor general
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s auditor general found no evidence of a conflict of interest in…
British Columbia buys land to expand Okanagan Lake Park
British Columbia has bought more waterfront property on Okanagan Lake to add to its parks…
B.C. government launches phone line to provide same-day access to opioid treatment
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia government is expanding access to drug-addiction treatment by launching a…
Man arrested after violent carjacking at B.C. airport: RCMP
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – A 29-year-old man has been arrested after what police say was…
No wrongdoing for Kelowna cop who shot suicidal man in porta-potty
The BC police watchdog has said that a Kelowna RCMP officer who shot a man…
Princeton pot shop fined $7,000 for selling to minor in sting operation
The body that keeps an eye on cannabis stores in BC caught a budtender in…
iN VIDEO: Canada’s air guitar world champ on letting loose with invisible axe
After being named the world's top air guitarist in Finland, a 34-year-old Canadian man is…
TRENDING NOW: Watch this 102-year-old woman skydive
Manette Baillie jumped out a perfectly good airplane to celebrate her 102nd birthday and become…
Opposition to northern BC pipeline intensifies as construction begins
Tribal protectors representing members of four Nisg_a’a villages set up a blockade early Monday morning…
Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli forces rescue a hostage in Gaza
Israeli forces conducted a “complex operation” to free a hostage in Gaza, the military said…
Kamloops council meeting goes off the rails; mayor removed as chair again
The mayor of Kamloops was removed from running a council meeting for a second time…
HEADS UP: Snow at higher elevations on Okanagan Connector
If you’re heading out on the Okanagan Connector this afternoon be aware it's snowing. Environment…
BACK TO SCHOOL: BC brings in ‘bell to bell’ cell phone ban
Cellphone use will be restricted in all British Columbia school districts when pupils return next…
Ontario teen, due to start at UBC, dies in fall off 50-metre cliff in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER – A 17-year-old from Ontario who was about to start his studies at the…
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the last…
Body of semi driver recovered from channel beneath Sicamous bridge
The body of the semi driver, whose rig ended up in the channel between Mara…
Video surveillance helps police recover stolen motorcycles in Kelowna
Surveillance footage played an instrumental role in finding a suspected motorcycle thief and lead police…
Oasis reunites for tour, ending a 15-year hiatus driven by Gallagher brothers’ feud
LONDON (AP) — Oasis, the Britpop band known for timeless hits like “Wonderwall” and “Don’t…
Salmon Arm victim, 90, had life forever altered after carjacking, assault
It was cold and there was snow on the ground last December when 90-year-old Salmon…
iN PHOTOS: Creative woodcarver’s sculptures popping up around Okanagan
Woodcarver Kamron Garbe just finished his second commissioned piece for the City of Kelowna, transforming…
Sales tax revenue, full costs unclear if North Dakota voters legalize recreational marijuana
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota lawmakers on Friday struggled to pin down the full…