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iN NUMBERS: BC Interior leads the province for heavy drinking
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Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says when it comes to alcohol “less is best.”
The Latest: Trump convened his Cabinet as talks to end Iran war remain in flux
President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed…
Man killed in B.C.’s Kootenay region when motorcycle hit elk on highway
TRAIL, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — A motorcycle rider has been killed in British Columbia’s Kootenay…
German utility to buy one million tonnes of LNG per year from Ksi Lisims project
A German utility has signed a long-term agreement to buy one million tonnes of liquefied…
North Okanagan RCMP crack down on excessive speeding on high-risk roads
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“With summer comes the temptation to hit the gas but we want drivers to resist that urge and obey the rules."
Kelowna RCMP seize e-dirt bikes from young riders
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It's not just tickets the e-dirt bike riders have to worry about.
BC teacher reprimanded for yelling at students
She'd previously been told to take an anger management course.
Kitchener’s Pridham, Everett’s Busch embrace CHL development path
KELOWNA — Two of the biggest beneficiaries from junior hockey’s changing landscape are advising other…
Man who set fire to Osoyoos RCMP detachment will try to prove he’s not psychotic
He was deemed not criminally responsible, but now he wants to change that.
TRENDING NOW: How to tick off a kitten
This kitten is not impressed.
Canada implements stricter travel, immigration measures in response to Ebola crisis
TORONTO — The Canadian government is imposing a mandatory 21-day self-isolation period for travellers from…
MEC opening first gear swap store in Kelowna
Mountain Equipment Company’s Kelowna location is going to be trying out something new, a Gear…
Why the Kelowna Rockets nickname, logo and mascot don’t match
"They were thinking about something that was a little more kid-friendly.”
Ex-husband emerged shoeless from woods to confess he killed Tatjana Stefanski: Crown
KAMLOOPS — A Crown lawyer says police were with an abandoned car as it was…
Penticton councillor on trial for sex crimes calls Crown’s questions ‘moronic’
James Miller was accused of not only coaching but "dating" the boys on his youth basketball teams.
Trump’s trade czar says tariffs will remain on Canada, Mexico despite trade agreement
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade czar said there will be tariffs in place…
Manitoba premier calls on Alberta to pause its fall separation vote for ‘year or two’
KANANASKIS — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew urged Tuesday for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to pause…
‘Do-or-die’: Kelowna has another shot to keep Memorial Cup dream alive
"It's kind of about who wants it more."
The Latest: Iran deal progress is murky after US military says it carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes
President Donald Trump insists a peace deal is close on the 88th day of the…
Motorcyclist killed in crash with pickup in Kamloops
iNwheels
The Monday night crash claimed the life of a Kamloops man.
‘I have killed her’: Crown says ex-husband of slain Lumby woman admitted to killing
The 44 year olds ex-husband has pleaded not guilty.
Guns and ammo seized in police raid at home in Lake Country
No arrests were made during the police operation.
B.C. law coming to mandate dashboard cameras for commercial vehicles
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VICTORIA — A private-members bill to mandate dash cameras on all commercial vehicles travelling B.C.…
Former pastor convicted of exposing genitals in West Kelowna grocery store
The 61-year-old was once acquitted for having sexual relationships with members of his congregation.