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Federal minister says nuclear power is key part of renewable energy expansion
VANCOUVER – The federal minister responsible for innovation and industry says Canada could be at…
iN VIDEO: Falkland documentary explores life in a small BC town
A pair of Kelowna filmmakers produced a documentary about what makes Falkland unique, from rodeos…
City won’t say how much it paid former Kamloops bylaw officers
The Kamloops bylaw department is putting a years-long arbitration in the rear view mirror but…
Shuswap llama sanctuary getting ready to welcome cats
A llama sanctuary in the Shuswap is expanding its operations and will soon be taking…
Florida voters will decide whether to legalize pot in November
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Supreme Court issued rulings this week allowing the state's…
PVR Pullback: Bell to delete viewer’s saved TV shows and movies after 60 days
TORONTO – Bell Fibe subscribers are being warned that TV shows and movies saved on…
TRENDING NOW: Baby goat celebrates victory
This baby goat is either a prankster or a wrestler, but regardless it won this…
Mother of Canadian aid worker rejects Israel’s explanation for his death
OTTAWA – The mother of a Canadian Army veteran killed during an attack on humanitarian…
Toxic drug supply claims 177 lives in BC in February: Coroners Service
VICTORIA – The BC Coroners Service says 177 people died in February due to "toxic,…
Kamloops mayor’s authority to suspend employees stifled by council
In the same meeting Byron McCorkell was reinstated as the top employee at Kamloops city…
RCMP cancel Amber Alert for four-month-old B.C. boy allegedly taken by his mom
LANGLEY, B.C. – Mounties in Langley, B.C., say they are cancelling the Amber Alert issued…
Drone images show trapped B.C. orca calf is healthy female, Fisheries Department says
ZEBALLOS, B.C. – The young killer whale stranded in the lagoon off Vancouver Island is…
‘Devastating’: Evacuation of building next to UBCO construction site extended two weeks
Residents of the building next to the UBC Okanagan construction site for a highrise will…
Kamloops, Okanagan real estate sales down last month
Real estate sales in Kamloops and Okanagan in March were down significantly compared to last…
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first…
The Latest | With outrage over strike mounting, Israel punishes officers and vows to let more aid in
Amid widespread outrage over a strike that killed seven aid workers delivering food in the…
Trudeau announces $600 million in loans, funding to jump-start homebuilding, rentals
OTTAWA – The federal Liberal government plans a $600-million package of loans and funding to…
Gambler beats the odds and hits $1.4M slot machine jackpot in Kelowna
A Kelowna man’s life changed when he put $3 into a slot machine. Greg Moroso…
Canadian missing in aftermath of Taiwan earthquake found safe
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Global Affairs Canada says a Canadian missing for days after a powerful…
Rescue effort to save stranded B.C. orca calf could occur next week, says chief
ZEBALLOS, B.C. – Ehattesaht First Nation Chief Simon John says a highly orchestrated attempt to…
UBCO event asks if diversity hiring has ‘lost its way’
The latest political football in North America’s culture wars is the controversial topic of discussion…
Gas station owner kicked off Penticton Indian Band land wins reprieve
A businessman whose gas station has been in operation for the last 20 years on…
Oregon governor signs a bill recriminalizing drug possession into law
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek on Monday signed into law a…
RCMP ask for help to find missing Kelowna man
Kelowna RCMP are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 23-year-old man. Ketan…