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New trial for Vancouver man accused of shooting out-of-season bull moose near Merritt
KAMLOOPS – A new trial has been ordered for a Vancouver man convicted of illegally…
Human rights complaint filed after B.C. mom’s maternity benefits clawed back
VANCOUVER – A human rights complaint has been filed on behalf of a mother whose…
Weather anchor’s dress sparks social-media firestorm
LOS ANGELES – It's become so common for some female TV weather reporters to dress…
Blue moon to look out over B.C. this week
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The term ‘once in a blue moon’ will take on a slightly different…
Rainy skies expected over the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – Much needed rain is in the forecast this week. Environment Canada is calling…
More heat and sun on the way for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The mercury is set to heat up again as the weekend brings more…
Open burning bans begin this weekend
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Poorly planned open burning has led to dozens of wildfires in the Kamloops…
Wheelchair burlesque to strip down stigma, sex up disability
VANCOUVER – Talking about sex can be awkward for anyone, but some people with disabilities…
Help return Okanagan dogs to their owners
With two simple steps Central Okanagan dog owners can make it easier to reunite stray…
Victim: Ghomeshi apology ‘clearest path to the truth;’ sex charge withdrawn
TORONTO – Fallen CBC radio star Jian Ghomeshi apologized publicly Wednesday to a former colleague…
B.C. nurses approve of five-year agreement with 5.5 per cent wage increase
VICTORIA – The British Columbia Nurses Union has voted to ratify a five-year contact that…
West Kelowna citizens’ survey in the mail
The ninth annual citizens’ survey is now in the mail to one thousand randomly-selected West…
Mounties say they are not conducting mass seizure of firearms in Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – RCMP have seized some guns following the fire in Fort McMurray,…
B.C. tightens real estate rules to protect sellers from contract flipping
VICTORIA – British Columbia's government moved Tuesday to protect property owners from predatory conduct in…
Family-crafted quilt honours missing, murdered women and girls across B.C.
VICTORIA – A colourful patchwork quilt honouring the memories of British Columbia's missing and murdered…
Unique vantage point helps Kitimat RCMP catch drivers endangering students
KITIMAT, B.C. – RCMP officers in Kitimat, B.C., are using creative measures to catch drivers…
Dating website offers to pair Canadians with Americans fleeing a Trump presidency
A new dating website is offering to pair Americans with Canadian singles to save them…
VIDEO: Big bail at Harper Mountain
KAMLOOPS – No one is perfect. Hailey Elise, a mountain biker from Whistler, was hitting…
Red Cross has raised $60M for fire evacuees; more than other disasters
CALGARY – The large amount of money donated to the Red Cross to help Fort…
Shell Canada reopens first oilsands mine shut due to Alberta wildfire
CALGARY – The first oilsands mine shut down by wildfires in the Fort McMurray region…
Grant allows habitat restoration to take flight
KELOWNA – The City of Kelowna has received a $30,000 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement…
Ghomeshi’s sex assault charge to be withdrawn in favour of peace bond:source
TORONTO – A sexual assault charge laid against former CBC radio star Jian Ghomeshi is…
YMCA of Okanagan Opens Doors to Residents of Wood Buffalo
KELOWNA – The YMCA of Okanagan has opened the doors of its centres to any…
Blind Bay man killed in crash identified
BLIND BAY – The young man killed in a vehicle crash near Blind Bay last…