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Former Kelowna bookkeeper sentenced to seven years in jail for fraud
She was also ordered to pay more than $400,000 back to the companies she stole from.
Two bodies were missed at B.C. death scene. Was treatment of coroners to blame?
VANCOUVER — When police attended a single-room occupancy building in East Vancouver three years ago,…
Newly elected Penticton councillor lends his voice to save local gun club
The gun club has been operating in the hills near Penticton city limits for the past 42 years.
Doctor says Port Hardy, B.C., ER should reopen 24-7 as town has ‘lots of physicians’
VICTORIA — The medical director of a health centre in Port Hardy, B.C., is calling…
Expansion draftee Sydney Bard eager to make her mark with PWHL Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Sydney Bard couldn’t help but be a little bit star-struck as she looked…
TRENDING NOW: Dog has some serious boundary issues
Apparently this pup has some serious boundary issues.
TRENDING NOW: Cat plays with human
If cats ever develop opposable thumbs humanity is hooped.
Westbank sells stake in massive Squamish Nation housing development in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Developer Westbank Corp. has sold its entire stake in the Squamish Nation’s massive…
TRENDING NOW: A marmot enjoying his spa day
Who doesn't love a spa day?
B.C. ministry unaware of coroners attending death scenes remotely after 2019
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Ministry of Public Safety says it was unaware of the BC…
TRENDING NOW: A really, really, really happy dog
Dogs don’t hide their emotions like humans. This dog’s happy dance with his favourite ball…
Suspect arrested after an assault with a metal pipe in downtown Kamloops
A 31-year-old man was arrested for assault with a weapon.
B.C. watchdog refers RCMP officer for possible charges over fatal 2024 crash
NAKUSP — British Columbia’s police watchdog is asking the provincial prosecution service to consider charging…
Frustrated Oliver property owner pleads for help as encampments persist
Todd Gillard presented an impassioned appeal to Oliver council during a recent meeting, urging for a collaborative solution and more consistent enforcement as he works toward cleaning and developing the land.
THOMPSON: The problem with ‘influencers’
"It is fodder for this column…a critical, less-than-complementary opinion about how too many people follow too few people…to help them decide what’s worthy or not."
TRU international student identified as Kamloops Lake drowning victim
The student was swimming near the Tobiano Bruker Marina.
Forge FC looks to extend record unbeaten run as it returns to Calgary to face Cavalry
Forge FC returns to Calgary on Saturday, riding a 20-game unbeaten streak in Canadian Premier…
Canada, India name new high commissioners as both countries restore relations
OTTAWA — Canada and India named seasoned diplomats as their new high commissioners Thursday, as…
Shapovalov advances at US Open; Fernandez, Venus Williams win in doubles
NEW YORK — Denis Shapovalov advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open with…
Canadian men face Japan, looking to secure qualification for 2027 Rugby World Cup
Canada looks to build on its first win under new coach Steve Meehan and possibly…
Vancouver Coastal Health warns of possible hepatitis A exposure in Gibsons, B.C.
GIBSONS — Vancouver Coastal Health says people who ate from a food truck in Gibsons,…
Trump administration asks military base near Chicago for support on immigration operations
CHICAGO (AP) — The Trump administration asked a military base outside of Chicago for support…
New Victoria police chief to apply lessons from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
VICTORIA — Victoria’s new police chief Fiona Wilson says she faces “a very, very steep…