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THOMPSON: Canada needs to hold big pharma to account for opioid epidemic
OPINION The opioid epidemic has been around longer than any of us might like to…
Vernon’s Ukrainian dance ensemble raising funds for humanitarian aid
A troop of Ukrainian dancers is organizing a festival in Vernon to raise funds for…
Iran’s president and foreign minister die in helicopter crash at moment of high tensions in Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the country’s foreign minister…
This wildfire season, changes are coming to better inform people about smoke hazards
Last year’s record-breaking wildfire season forced Canadians to become familiar with the scale of air…
Exploring the South Okanagan on Two Wheels and More in May
Nestled in the heart of British Columbia, the South Okanagan is a playground for outdoor…
BC teacher reprimanded for joking he would shoot his students
A BC teacher who joked to his students that he'd shoot them unless they did…
Fiddling with timesheet nets BC nurse $23,000 in pay and a suspension
A BC nurse has been suspended for six months after falsifying timesheets that netted him…
Experience a Sunrise Breakfast Overlooking the Vineyard
Nighthawk Vineyards offers a gourmet breakfast experience to guests, served in their luxury tent house…
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality says four homes lost in B.C. wildfire
FORT NELSON, B.C. – The Mayor of British Columbia's Northern Rockies Regional Municipality says four…
TRENDING NOW: Don’t fry gnocchi like this guy did
Apparently you shouldn't fry gnocchi, at least not the store bought kind, but this chef…
BC transwoman scores minor human rights victory against Ministry of Health
A BC transgender woman has won the first round of a Human Rights Tribunal dispute…
As Canada renews strategy for Rohingya crisis, advocates urge rethink
OTTAWA – As Canada's strategy for supporting Rohingya people expires, advocates are calling for a…
iN PHOTOS: Okanagan’s hot rods gathered in West Kelowna for World of Wheels
Today was the first World of Wheels car show in West Kelowna and hundreds of…
When the first warm-blooded dinosaurs roamed Earth
DALLAS (AP) — Scientists once thought of dinosaurs as sluggish, cold-blooded creatures. Then research suggested…
Canadian immigration asks medical worker fleeing Gaza if he treated Hamas fighters
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – Lawyers are questioning Canada’s approach to screening visa applications for people…
Interior Health’s tips and tricks for dealing with ticks
As the weather warms up and people are getting out to enjoy the scenery, Interior…
The 104th Falkland Stampede continues today
For those who missed the cowboy gathering yesterday, the 104th Falkland Stampede has plenty of…
In the fight for planetary health, how do we preserve our mental health?
TORONTO – It was early May and wildfire season had already started to rage in…
Economists to have a close eye on April inflation report as BoC rate decision nears
OTTAWA – Forecasters expect this week's inflation report to show Canada's inflation rate fell last…
Another BC nurse suspended for snooping on medical records
A BC nurse has been suspended for snooping on the health records of a "significant"…
Residents forced out of Fort McMurray neighbourhoods due to fire cleared to return
Residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., forced to flee their homes earlier this week due to…
TRENDING NOW: Sing us a song, you’re the piano dog
This dog was out doing its best Billy Joel impression in a tulip field. Born…
BC man’s genitals didn’t accidentally fall out of his shorts in a shopping mall: Judge
When it came right down to it, the judge had one question to answer. “Did…
Member of Israel’s War Cabinet says he’ll quit the government June 8 unless there’s a new war plan
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Benny Gantz, a popular centrist member of Israel’s three-member…