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Victoria hospital’s pediatric clinic to temporarily shut over staffing, workload woes
VICTORIA — An urgent care clinic for children at Victoria General Hospital will shut on…
West Kelowna cops crack down on unruly electric dirt bike riders
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The riders causing the most trouble keep getting away, but police are tracking them.
Japan’s Akie Iwai takes lead at CPKC Women’s Open, with large group tied for second
MISSISSAUGA — Akie Iwai is picking up where she left off at the CPKC Women’s…
B.C.’s only fire of note no longer out of control, but road and power cuts drag on
The Mount Underwood wildfire on Vancouver Island is no longer burning out of control, but…
Suspect arrested for erratic driving in downtown Kelowna pedestrian zone
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"Based on the initial investigation, there is no indication to suggest the driver intended to cause deliberate harm to the public."
RCMP conduct board rules Vernon Mountie sexually assaulted colleague
He now has to fight to keep his job.
TRENDING NOW: Horse bullies woman for her apple
Talk about a pushy horse.
Unexploded ordinance slows efforts to extinguish brush fire near Vernon
The discovery of the unexploded ordnance, or UXOs, means Vernon firefighters are taking a cautious and targeted approach to dealing with hotspots.
B.C. sets new five-year housing orders for 10 more municipalities
VICTORIA — British Columbia has set new housing targets for a group of 10 more…
B.C. names facilitator to help Okanagan Falls become municipality, name to be decided
OKANAGAN FALLS — British Columbia’s government has appointed a facilitator to help create the province’s…
Whitecaps beef up backline by adding Belgium’s Pupe, Germany’s Schonlau
VANCOUVER — Sebastian Schonlau didn’t expect to become Thomas Muller’s teammate when he signed with…
iN NUMBERS: Animal rescuers of the Thompson-Okanagan
Rescuing pets shouldn't really be about the numbers, but it kind of is.
B.C. recreational anglers get rare chance for sockeye, amid bumper salmon run
British Columbia fishing guide Dean Werk says he was getting calls last week from keen…
Uganda agrees to take deported migrants from US if they don’t have criminal records
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda has agreed to a deal with the United States to…
Canadian women show off their depth in lineup for Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji
The second-ranked Canadian women open their Rugby World Cup campaign Saturday in England with a…
iN PHOTOS: A peek into magical landscapes in Kamloops, Okanagan
The best photos demonstrate the photographer’s own connection to nature.
In softball and baseball, girls are getting more visibility at the Little League World Series
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Little League runs World Series tournaments for baseball and softball,…
One of three newborn kittens found in Kelowna scrap yard survives
“It’s heartbreaking to imagine these tiny kittens alone, without their mother or even each other for warmth and protection."
MMA still full of lessons for Canadian fighter Jasmine Jasudavicius
VANCOUVER — A decade into her career as a mixed martial arts fighter, Jasmine Jasudavicius…
‘Colonial decision-making’: First Nations denounce B.C. park closure as too short
PEMBERTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Two First Nations are denouncing British Columbia’s planned month-long closure…
Women are flocking to DC for a historic pro baseball tryout. Here are some players to know
Hundreds of women will flock to Washington on Friday to take their first swings at…
Former captain Tyler Ardron returns to Canada rugby lineup for first time since 2021
Former captain Tyler Ardron returns to the Canadian rugby lineup up for the first time…
Fears for B.C. First Nation’s water supply as fire evacuation orders and alerts end
Evacuation orders and alerts due to a wildfire on Vancouver Island have been lifted and…
TRENDING NOW: Ducks creating chaos
There's just something innately funny about ducks.