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Ex-B.C. school trustee to fight $750,000 penalty for ‘insidious’ anti-SOGI campaign
VANCOUVER — A former British Columbia school trustee will be going to court to challenge…
Mistrial in Kamloops alleged torture case, jury dismissed
The two accused remain on bail.
Lake Country vandal’s graffiti spree ended with a foot chase
"This type of vandalism has been increasing, and it is hoped that this arrest will help reduce the damage being caused.”
B.C. approves expansion of open-pit Copper Mountain mine in southern Interior
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has approved the expansion of an open-pit copper and…
THOMPSON: Decent Americans must reject Trump and his fascism
"Hey, folks it doesn’t matter that you go to church on Sunday…or do some nice things for those who look and act like you…if you sit idly by…with your ears and eyes tuned to Right Wing propaganda networks and watch as democracy in America fails."
American country musician turned away from Kelowna for decade old weed conviction
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“Everybody’s got a past. Mine’s still haunting me."
Family, RCMP reissue appeal for tips in Merritt man’s homicide
“Investigators are of the belief that there are individuals with knowledge of Mack’s death that have not yet spoken with police."
Speed and impairment factors in fatal Kelowna crash
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“The victim was a 43-year-old male living in Kelowna at the time of the collision."
Former Okanagan woman who lied about having cancer convicted in new fraud
She once found plenty of victims in the Okanagan to scam, including her husband.
William Shatner is releasing a metal album featuring Henry Rollins, Zakk Wylde
William Shatner is about to boldly go straight into the mosh pit. The 94-year-old Canadian…
TRENDING NOW: Bowling isn’t for everyone
Bowling is often seen as one of the easier sports.
The travertine quarries that built ancient Rome are carving rock for a new generation of temples
TIVOLI, Italy (AP) — Long ago, when Romans wanted to build a new temple, they…
iN NUMBERS: Big provincial budget bucks headed for Kamloops, Okanagan
Vernon is conspicuously absent from the big projects list.
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia reaches its maximum height after more than a century
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona’s towering Sagrada Familia basilica reached its maximum height on Friday,…
Kamloops homelessness doubled in four years
The disparity between the number of people without homes and emergency shelter space is widening, according to a city report.
To aficionados, fungi are freaky, mystical and overlooked. They’re helping scientists learn more
ANGWIN, Calif. (AP) — Jessica Allen crunched through fallen leaves among Manzanita trees hunting for…
TRENDING NOW: Dogs vs. TVs
Dogs and TVs don't always peacefully coexist.
Former Kelowna massage therapist accused of sexual misconduct with patient
The BC regulator had to be pressed before it disclosed where the allegation took place.
Olympic figure skaters offer wellness tips for weekend athletes. The ‘hard ice always wins’
The figure skaters at the Winter Olympics make it look easy; sheer elegance on hard…
iN PHOTOS: Rescued animals living their best lives in BC
Some photos and stories to help restore your faith in humanity.
NASA targets March for first moon mission by Artemis astronauts after fueling test success
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA aims to send astronauts to the moon in March…
Kelowna RCMP split from West Kelowna ‘like a divorce’
West Kelowna mayor Gord Milsom says local taxpayers may be unfairly on the hook for extra policing costs if the province doesn't step up.
Feds warn First Nations people to carry passport when crossing U.S. border
OTTAWA — The federal government has updated its travel advice for the United States and…
TRENDING NOW: Proof a cat can be trained
All you need is a laser pointer and some patience.