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Kelowna property manager claims financial hardship in appealing $8,000 fine
The regulator pointed out he owned four properties.
Ebola: How it spreads, the treatments available and why this outbreak is so devastating
TORONTO — As a rare strain of Ebola virus continues to spread in the Democratic…
TRENDING NOW: The Tragedy of Max
The classic internet tragedy of a man who capsized his kayak.
Smith says Alberta separatists should focus on fall vote rather than ousting her
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says separatists who are upset that a binding vote on quitting…
Former Penticton Vees player has domestic assault charge dropped
The Crown said the charges were "barely approved" when police recommended them.
Remains of missing B.C. actor Stewart McLean found, homicide police say
LIONS BAY — When actor and acting coach Jeff Seymour heard that his friend Stewart…
Nurses union, B.C. employer reach tentative agreement; ratification set for June
VICTORIA — The union representing about 60,000 nurses in British Columbia and their provincial employer…
Ontario patient tests negative for Ebola, while new border screening measures are in place amid Congo outbreak
TORONTO — A person in Ontario tested negative for Ebola after returning from Ethiopia with…
RCMP in Thompson-Okanagan have new tool for mental health calls
It will support police when they respond to people experiencing a mental health crisis.
Anand says Canadians subject to ‘appalling abuse’ after flotilla detained by Israel
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Friday she had received details from her…
The latest on Alberta’s vote on whether to have binding separation referendum
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced there will be a separation question on an Oct.…
Province to unveil possible Kamloops Red Bridge replacement next month
It's been almost two years since the bridge burned down.
Adventurous couple buys off-grid wilderness camp in West Kelowna
“You only live once and we want to show our kids you don’t always have to stay doing the same things society tells you to."
‘Canada Strong Pass’ offering tourism discounts coming back in June
OTTAWA — The federal government is bringing back the Canada Strong Pass next month, which…
Referendum on a referendum: Albertans to vote on putting separation on another ballot
EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says Albertans will be going to the polls in October…
TRENDING NOW: Chaotic exercise ball fail
This clip of a young dude failing to use an exercise ball is internet gold.
Poilievre says all Conservatives will campaign for Alberta to stay part of Canada
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he and all Conservative MPs will press for…
‘Very good news,’ that High Court will hear B.C. mineral claims case, Eby says
OTTAWA — The B.C. government needs clarity from the Supreme Court of Canada on a…
Witness recalls Penticton city councillor ‘grooming’ young basketball players
James Miller is accused of sexually assaulting multiple young boys whom he coached in a youth basketball program while in Ontario.
B.C. to rename Site C dam after deceased premier John Horgan
VICTORIA — Former British Columbia premier John Horgan didn’t like the idea of the Site…
The Latest: Trump says ‘it looks like I’ll be the one’ to intervene in Cuba after Castro indictment
President Donald Trump on Thursday said past U.S. presidents have mulled intervening in Cuba for…
iN DISCUSSION: The Snowbirds are grounded. Should we care?
"Canada has deemed the risks of using the 1960s-era tutor jets too great. They are expected to return with a new fleet in 'the early 2030s'."
‘Pushed into a corner’: Locals taking city to court over Kelowna Springs golf course rezoning
"They don't think that we're intelligent or that we should have any voice in the future of our city.”
iN NUMBERS: Calls to BC Conservation about black bears are on the rise
Just something to bear in mind.