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Thailand looks set to crack down on legal pot market with ban on ‘recreational’ use
BANGKOK (AP) — Two years after Thailand made pot legal, the country appears set to…
Nickelback sets two-night theatrical premiere of ‘Hate to Love’ documentary
Nickelback is going to the movies. Canada's love 'em or hate 'em rockers say they're…
TRENDING NOW: Dog thinks it’s a pool ball
There was some miscommunication around the pool table and this dog thought it was supposed…
Can’t remember if you’re vaccinated for measles? Interior Health says you should find out
Getting a measles vaccine can't be a last minute decision for anyone wanting to travel…
Candlelight tribute set for six-year anniversary of Ryan Shtuka’s disappearance
An annual run and candlelight tribute will be held for Ryan Shtuka at Sun Peaks…
Big Sugar stopping in Kelowna, Kamloops on Western Canada tour
Big Sugar is stopping in Kamloops and Kelowna on a tour of Western Canada this…
Vernon’s Sovereign Lake Nordic ski club spins millions into BC economy
Vernon’s Sovereign Lake Nordic Club is a major economic driver in the region contributing $5.2…
Penticton launches off-leash dog park experiment
Dog owners in Penticton will be able to test out new "leash optional" areas. The…
Kelowna’s mayor predicts ‘vibrant and prosperous’ city in 2024
Kelowna is one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada and according to Mayor Tom Dyas…
Police recover student’s artwork stolen from UBC Okanagan
A student's artwork stolen from UBC Okanagan last weekend has been recovered by police. A…
UPDATE: Shooting after Chiefs Super Bowl parade seemed to stem from dispute among several people
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The mass shooting that unfolded amid throngs of people at…
Family donates $34,000 to Penticton’s new oncology clinic
The Schellenberg family has made a $34,000 donation to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation…
Live updates | Israeli troops raid main hospital in southern Gaza after weeklong siege
Israeli troops entered the main hospital in southern Gaza on Thursday in what the army…
Dramatic drop in Interior Health measles immunization rate has officials worried
Measles, once almost unheard of in recent years, is making a major comeback in Europe…
Rift growing between Big White community and regional district over garbage
Proposed changes to the Big White transfer station struck a nerve for the mountain community’s…
Prince Harry, Meghan in Whistler for a second day for 2025 Invictus Games training
WHISTLER, B.C. – Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are back…
Sunshine to start weekend in Kamloops, Okanagan
Sunshine is forecast through Saturday in Kamloops and the Okanagan with cold nights and near…
Don’t count Okanagan wine industry out just because this year’s crop is gone
Lovers of Okanagan VQA wines may already be noticing declines in their favourite flavours in…
iN PHOTOS: Crescent moon and starry sky captured over Kamloops, Okanagan
What is happening for sky watchers this month? Not a lot. The moon isn’t full…
German man arrested in Russia for allegedly smuggling cannabis gummies
A Moscow court on Wednesday remanded a German citizen into custody after his arrest over…
At least 8 children among 22 hit by gunfire at end of Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade; 1 person killed
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Eight children were among 22 people hit by gunfire in…
Artificial intelligence, real emotion. People are seeking a romantic connection with the perfect bot
NEW YORK (AP) — A few months ago, Derek Carrier started seeing someone and became…
Live updates | Hospitals in Gaza are devastated after 5 months of Israel’s war against Hamas
The war between Israel and Hamas, now in its fifth month, has devastated hospitals in…
TRENDING NOW: Hedgehog’s wiggly aerobics
You can't really blame the little hedgehog's reaction to a butt scratch, but you must…