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Penticton Elvis Festival suing former director for online defamation
Canada's longest-running Elvis festival is taking one of its former directors to court.
iN VIDEO: South Okanagan naturalist makes rare insect find
“I’ll be looking around to see if I can find more."
Bee or beetle? Kelowna gardener finds fascinating bug
"I've been gardening for years and I've never seen one of these before."
How unique is Summerland’s Kettle Valley Steam Railway in BC?
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There aren't a lot of places in BC to experience the thrill of a steam train.
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.
From European avant-garde to celeb-driven fare, here are 10 buzzy films coming to TIFF
TORONTO — It’s TIFF’s 50th edition — TIFFty feels like something of a missed branding…
After Minneapolis shooting, there are new calls for gun restrictions, and familiar divisions
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A shooting at a Catholic church full of schoolchildren in Minnesota has…
New Orleans marks 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with solemn memorials, uplifting music
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the U.S. Gulf Coast with…
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…
Trump ends ex-Vice President Harris’ Secret Service protection early after Biden had extended it
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has revoked former Vice President Kamala Harris’ Secret Service…
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…
Blue Jays shut down Yimi Garcia for rest of season, Anthony Santander progressing
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are losing one of their most reliable relievers but…
TFC, CF Montreal face off knowing both could be eliminated from playoff contention
TORONTO — Toronto FC and CF Montreal face off Saturday knowing both could be mathematically…
Chicago is in the Trump administration’s sights for its next immigration crackdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration plans to surge officers to Chicago for an…
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?
New England Patriots’ roster shuffle continues with release of safety Jabrill Peppers
The New England Patriots released safety Jabrill Peppers Friday, marking the latest shakeup of the…
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…