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Penticton vintner fined $10,000 for shooting deer in vineyard
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The deer had allegedly caused $30,000 damage to the vineyard.
‘Electrical non-compliances’ found at B.C. waterpark where kids were burned
CULTUS LAKE — The agency that oversees safety at B.C. amusement parks says investigators have…
G7 leaders back Trump’s deal to end Iran war as more details of it emerge
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their…
Alouettes’ Alexander looks to improve regular-season record to 14-0
It’s the Edmonton Elks’ turn to try and do something no other CFL team has…
Safety board report says doomed Titan submersible operated with no federal oversight
ST. JOHN’S — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says a submersible that imploded on…
Retail and online sales of non-prescription hearing aids now allowed in B.C.
VICTORIA — B.C. has turned up access to hearing aids. The provincial government says in…
Vancouver bars rush beer and staff to the front line of World Cup’s war on thirst
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s Tyler Broers said he’s never seen anything like what unfolded on Saturday.…
Kamloops woman charged with arson again
She was sentenced more than two years ago for setting multiple wildfires near Kamloops.
Costs mount for Okanagan orchardists as unused fruit forced to landfills
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"It feels like BC's current regulatory framework is quite harsh and very onerous for agriculture."
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 2:08…
Georgia Republicans choose Collins for Senate and Jackson for governor, a mixed result for Trump
JACKSON, Ga. (AP) — Georgia Republicans delivered a split decision for Donald Trump in Tuesday…
Evacuation order downgraded to alert as wildfire is held in West Kelowna, B.C.
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WEST KELOWNA — Joe Gluska, his wife and his daughter had 45 minutes to pack…
The Latest: Trump-backed candidates secure GOP Senate nominations in Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma
President Donald Trump ‘s preferred candidates were having mixed results in Tuesday’s primaries, securing the…
Canada’s MAID laws on ‘a collision course’ as Parliament awaits legal challenges
OTTAWA — As Jocelyn Downie watched the Supreme Court of Canada strike down the laws…
TRENDING NOW: A simple yet very effective prank
First step, find an unsuspecting victim.
Why prosecutors wanted a Vernon man found guilty for a stabbing they knew he didn’t do
They argued his participation in the assault rendered him liable as a co-perpetrator.
Crews get a handle on West Kelowna wildfire
BC Wildfire Service said the fire is being held.
Carney talks China EVs with Trump at G7 summit, announces Russia sanctions
ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS — Prime Minister Mark Carney appeared to pitch U.S. President Donald Trump on Canada’s…
Tradition Gone: ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ NHL broadcasts won’t return to CBC next fall
TORONTO — “Hockey Night in Canada,” a program featuring National Hockey League games that has…
Independent review of Kelowna pediatric unit closure backs up staff complaints
"Interior Health has been warned for years, but concerns were not acted on quickly enough, trust with frontline healthcare workers collapsed, and children and families paid the price."
B.C. murder suspect to represent himself and give closing arguments
The man accused of murdering Tatjana Stefanski in rural British Columbia more than two years…
iN PHOTOS: Thompson River valley a mecca for recreation, historical sites and scenic wonders
The Thompson River valley was shaped by glaciation and ancient glacial lakes during the last ice age.
iN NUMBERS: Specialist waitlists worsen impact on patients and doctors
"Action is required now to support our specialists, otherwise, they will leave or find other work.”
Cops inspected 400 trucks in Kamloops handing out dozens of tickets
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Officers were especially focused on cargo securement and tampering with electronic logging devices.