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Carney: Canada entering ‘new era’ in relationship with Beijing
BEIJING — Canada is entering a “new era of relations” with China and the stage…
‘Consequences of crime’: Kelowna MLAs hosting town hall to address social disorder
“Residents and business owners are telling us clearly that the current approach isn’t working, and they deserve to be heard.”
B.C. and feds sign lumber understanding with China, as province looks beyond U.S.
British Columbia’s Forests Ministry has entered into a memorandum of understanding with China on modern…
Canadian citizen has died in Iran as anti-government protests continue: Anand
TORONTO — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says a Canadian citizen has died in Iran…
Kelowna traffic control company fined $15,000 for not protecting workers
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It was the second time the same company was fined.
Universal Ostrich Farm’s $10,000 fine for not reporting sick birds confirmed
The Tribunal ruled the farm owners' claim to be experts in ostrich health and welfare, but they let dozens of birds die without calling a vet.
B.C. to end drug decriminalization project, after ‘challenging’ three-year-experiment
British Columbia won’t be renewing its agreement with Health Canada that allowed for the decriminalization…
Almost one in three Canadians say U.S. might try to invade Canada: poll
OTTAWA — Following the recent U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, a new poll suggests almost…
TRENDING NOW: Cat loves catching snowballs
Most cats don't like water and they definitely aren't fans of snow.
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan and Kamloops
Shake up your week with these fun events happening in Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton and Kamloops.…
Vigil planned for Kamloops homicide victim
The event comes two weeks after Muhammad "Ash" Zafar was found dead at his home during a wellness check.
Iran signals plans for fast trials and executions while promising retaliation against US, Israel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian officials signaled Wednesday that fast trials and executions…
Vernon chiropractor gets to serve sexual assault jail sentence in his $1.2M home
The chiropractor has a lengthy history of sexual misconduct.
Prime Minister Mark Carney looks to reset Canada-China relationship in Beijing
BEIJING — Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in Beijing on Wednesday for the first visit…
Quebec Premier François Legault to resign, won’t lead his party into fall election
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault announced on Wednesday he would resign after more than…
This medical device is a chronic pain game-changer
Spinal cord stimulators can significantly improve patients’ lives. BC doesn’t fund nearly enough of them, experts say.
High temperature records fall across B.C. in wake of atmospheric river
VANCOUVER — The recent atmospheric river weather event that brought flood warnings and evacuation orders…
Why an Ontario couple is leading a court battle to change MAID in B.C.
OTTAWA — Gaye and Jim O’Neill have spent countless hours thinking about their daughter’s final…
The Okanagan has table and wine grapes — where are the local raisins?
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"Grapes require consistent, dry heat for a period of weeks to dry on the vine or on trays without developing mold or rot."
TRENDING NOW: Dog is ‘babysitting’
You have to be careful when you ask your dog to babysit.
Coastal First Nations call on Carney to defend the B.C. tanker ban in pipeline talks
PRINCE RUPERT — Coastal First Nations president Marilyn Slett said she called on Prime Minister…
Two suspects arrested after Vernon business break-in
Both Vernon men have bail hearings this week.
iN PHOTOS: Higher mountain lakes freeze up for ice fishing in Thompson-Okanagan
Ice-fishing is an inexpensive, family-friendly winter activity that only requires basic gear.
RCMP say dealing with downtown Kelowna’s ‘social disorder’ is going to take more than policing
“Social disorder is not a policing issue alone. It is tied to complex and intersecting factors such as untreated mental health challenges, addiction, homelessness, and repeat offending.”