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Tips on stepping back from screens and starting a new hobby
During the winter of 2024, Rachel Martin came to a startling realization: She spent most…
Canada launching consultations in advance of CUSMA trade pact review, LeBlanc says
MEXICO CITY — The federal government says it is launching public consultations on the Canada-United…
The oldest mummies in the world may hail from southeastern Asia and date back 12,000 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have discovered what’s thought to be the oldest known mummies…
Humpback whale dead after ferry crew reports collision off B.C. coast
VICTORIA — A humpback whale has been found dead off the British Columbia coast after…
Ghana’s fantasy coffins are a colorful celebration of life and legacy
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — A giant pink fish, a colorful peacock, an airplane painted with…
Toxic ammunition is rotting away in the Baltic Sea. Germany wants to recover it before it’s too late
BOLTENHAGEN, Germany (AP) — Slowly, Dirk Schoenen dives down to a huge pile of ammunition…
The big meaning behind micro-relationships, and why we should talk to strangers more
VANCOUVER — Psychology Prof. Gillian Sandstrom was a lonely graduate student in Toronto when she…
Muhammad Ali’s unsigned draft card, a piece of Vietnam-era history, will be auctioned
Muhammad Ali’s refusal to sign his Vietnam-era military draft card upended the boxing champ’s life…
Dru Brown to start at QB for Redblacks against struggling Blue Bombers
OTTAWA — Dru Brown will be back under centre Saturday. The Ottawa Redblacks starting quarterback…
BC Mountie accused of fiddling with expenses cleared of wrongdoing
Her own colleagues questioned her honesty and integrity.
Canada tops New Zealand 34-19, advances to Women’s Rugby World Cup final
The Women’s Rugby World Cup will have a new queen. New Zealand’s eight-year reign as…
Toronto FC continuing to look at young talent as MLS regular season winds down
With five games remaining in the regular season and the MLS playoffs out of reach,…
Anand to address UN General Assembly as Carney talks aid, foreign policy
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will not be giving a major speech on foreign…
U.S. outdoor group in rough water as B.C. camping application upsets First Nations
A U.S.-based outdoor group has been paddling in British Columbia’s coastal waters for almost 30…
Bills running back James Cook is already validating his new contract 3 weeks into the season
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — James Cook might be due for another raise. A month…
Bills running back James Cook is already validating his new contract 3 weeks into the season
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — James Cook might be due for another raise. A month…
B.C. warns wildfire threats remain despite rain, cooler conditions in some places
VICTORIA — The BC Wildfire Service says the threat of new fires remains across much…
Kootenay aesthetician who fired manager in retaliation on the hook for $28,000
The owner said it was an 'act of war' when she suggested legal recourse over unpaid hours.
Kelowna man loses legal fight over CPAP machine tax credit
The question is: Does a CPAP machine take away from "normal everyday activities."
BC tenant’s misconduct nets him $57,000, until landlord finds out
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"The tenant deliberately failed to take the proper steps... because it was in his interest for the landlord to be absent from the hearing."
Where to spot spawning salmon in the BC Interior
The brightly coloured fish are returning to lay eggs.
Kelowna sex offender suing province over foster care abuse
The notice of claim paints a horrific picture of abuse.
Kelowna vacancy rate good enough for city to revisit short-term rental ban
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The city’s vacancy rate is around 4.5 per cent, up from 3.8 per cent at the end of 2024.
BC needs control over foreign worker program: Kelowna MLA
"This is a complex and controversial policy, and the worst thing we can do is hide behind secrecy when what we need to do is develop evidence-based policy."