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Bigfoot believers set to gather at Nicola Valley conference this summer
When Sheldon Quewezance held a conference about the bigfoot legend in Merritt just over a…
Tech solution to early wildfire detection in Vernon proves successful
A pilot project using advanced early wildfire detection technology to give Vernon firefighters a heads…
‘Fraying democracy:’ Trump rally shooting highlights polarized political climate
WASHINGTON – The image is a stark one: former U.S. president Donald Trump pumping his…
Former Habs teammates Price and Weber heading to BC Hockey Hall of Fame
The player considered the greatest goaltender of his generation and one of the toughest, meanest,…
Specialists say there are benefits to couples sleeping separately
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Solender and his wife have been together for 42 years.…
B.C. Wildfire Service says several new fires ignited by lightning since Friday
At least five new wildfires were ignited by lightning in British Columbia since Friday, and…
Curtain pulls back to reveal Vancouver orchestra’s new flutist is still in school
VANCOUVER – Flute and piccolo player Julin Cheung stood behind a beige velvet curtain as…
Sprinklers quench balcony fire in Kelowna
A small fire on a balcony in Kelowna was doused by a sprinkler on Saturday.…
Canadian leaders say democracy must prevail following Trump rally shooting
WASHINGTON – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was sickened by the deadly shooting at…
Kelowna Rallies for Kids – Favourite Luxury Car Event Returns for 2024
Business Spotlight
On July 27, something extraordinary will be winding its way through Kelowna. It's long, loud…
Goldendoodle livestream from Vernon spreads joy across the globe
A registered goldendoodle breeder in Vernon is spreading joy with daily livestreams of puppies to…
Beautiful historical parks you might not know exist in Kamloops, Okanagan
Two Kelowna cyclists took a slight detour off their main route last week and stumbled…
Armstrong Wine & Brew: Welcoming Your Creative Side
Business Spotlight
The demographics of DIY wine and craft beer sales are changing. More and more young…
An Israeli attack targeting the Hamas military commander kills at least 71 in southern Gaza
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel said it targeted Hamas’ shadowy military commander in…
TRENDING NOW: Toddler loses their cool
Sometimes you just need to have a good, brief temper tantrum. If only it were…
Shuswap farmstand tour connects consumers to local growers
Shuswap Tourism has launched a unique culinary experience so locals and visitors alike can discovery…
BC spent nearly $300K to promote program that many youth in need can’t access
A provincial program meant to provide income, housing and health support to youth aging out…
Conservatives would scale back supervised drug consumption sites, Poilievre says
OTTAWA – Supervised consumption sites are just "drug dens" that a future Conservative government would…
12 fatal crashes in 5 days on southern Interior highways: BC chief coroner
Multiple fatal motor vehicle incidents occurred on British Columbia highways this week. From July 5…
Fire scorches Kamloops motel
There was a fire at a motel in Kamloops this morning. Numerous emergency responders were…
The heat has affected my garden for good (tall tomatoes) and bad (tick alert)
With much of the U.S. sweltering through heat waves, gardeners are seeing some dramatic changes.…
Kamloops RCMP search for man swept away in North Thompson River
A man was swept away in the North Thompson River on Friday afternoon, and police…
Can AI be an author? Federal Court asked to decide in new copyright case
OTTAWA – The Federal Court of Canada is being asked to declare that only humans…
One dead in downtown Kelowna apartment fire
A woman died in an apartment fire in downtown Kelowna yesterday. Kelowna RCMP and the…