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Ione Christensen, famed for Yukon politics, century-old sourdough starter, dies at 91
A powerhouse politician who broke glass ceilings in Canada, Ione Christensen is being remember both…
11 of Robert Redford’s most memorable performances and where to watch them
When you’re a larger-than-life, generation-spanning star like Robert Redford, the hard truth is that every…
City taking over outdoor rink in downtown Penticton
“Their efforts have created a gathering place that’s become a cherished part of our community. The city is proud to carry this legacy forward and ensure this space continues to thrive for years to come.”
Feds won’t release reports justifying foreign worker jobs
In seven years, the number of temporary foreign workers in the Thompson-Okanagan region has more than doubled.
iN PHOTOS: Kelowna’s skyline then and now
Over the past 10 years the city but the pace has picked up dramatically and now has roughly 1,000 storeys in highrises built, on the books or proposed.
How a steam train came to rest in Kamloops Lake almost 100 years ago
iNwheels
CNR steam train 2727's engineer was killed in the accident.
Blue Jays hope to get shortstop Bo Bichette back during playoffs
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette will miss the remainder of…
Penticton city council votes down infrastructure levy
“We have seen many, many instances of poor fiscal planning... and the dire consequences that it has for the current taxpayers and users of those systems. And we do not want Penticton to be in the same position.”
National Guard plan stirs up mixed feelings from Memphis residents
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plan to send the National Guard into Memphis…
LeBlanc, MacKinnon take over for Freeland as she leaves Carney’s cabinet
OTTAWA — Chrystia Freeland abruptly left Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet on Tuesday to take…
Man facing extradition after migrant family froze to death at Canada-U.S. border
Another man has been arrested in connection with a human smuggling operation that saw a…
Trump’s UK visit will mix trade and tech talks with royal pomp
LONDON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in the United Kingdom on Tuesday for…
MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing TV deals with NBC, ESPN, Netflix
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has abandoned plans to play two games in…
TRENDING NOW: Sleeping dogs are the funniest dogs
Sometimes dogs are at their funniest when they are asleep. Check out this compilation of…
U.S. to begin public consultations on Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade pact review
WASHINGTON — The United States is officially starting the process of reviewing the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement…
EV advocates call on Ottawa to ease regulations on European vehicles
THE CANADIAN PRESS — Advocates for Canada’s electric vehicle sector want Ottawa to open the…
Thomas Partey gets booed at Tottenham in Champions League match amid rape charges
LONDON (AP) — Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey was booed by Tottenham fans on his return…
90 confirmed salmonella cases in outbreak linked to salami: health agency
OTTAWA — A salmonella outbreak linked to salami and cacciatore that sickened dozens of people…
Mbappe scores 2 as Real Madrid wins on opening night of Champions League; Arsenal subs deliver
Kylian Mbappé converted two penalties and 10-man Real Madrid came back to beat visiting Marseille…
Quebec bet big on Lion electric school buses. Now critics say the plan has backfired
MONTREAL — The Quebec government’s aggressive push to electrify its school bus fleet — while…
27 sickened by salmonella in outbreak linked to dog food and treats
VANCOUVER — The Public Health Agency of Canada says 27 people have been sickened with…
Border Patrol agent who led immigration crackdown in Los Angeles arrives in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — The Border Patrol agent who has broken norms leading an immigration crackdown…
Wildfire evacuation orders lifted in Cariboo region in B.C. Interior
WILLIAMS LAKE — Several evacuation orders prompted by wildfires in British Columbia’s Interior have been…
Liberals will table the federal budget on Nov. 4, Champagne says
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the government will table the federal budget on…