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This Swiss village has been swamped and now it’s snowed under. They’re slowly digging their way out
"I was really realistic and the emotions, they came later after three or four days."
From India to Pakistan and the global diaspora, South Asian sounds make an impact worldwide
“Everyone has a short attention span these days, but I was like, ‘Wait a minute, I actually really like this.’”
How mountaineer Jim Morrison made the first skiing descent of Everest’s most dangerous route
“It was a spectacular four hours of skiing down a horrific snow pack."
China’s rare golden monkeys debut at European zoos, a possible successor to ‘panda diplomacy’
In 1972, a pair of pandas was sent to the U.S. for the first time, following President Richard Nixon’s historic visit to Beijing. In 1984, China switched from gifting pandas to loaning them.
The International Space Station marks 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit
“The fact that it’s more than twice its design life on a lot of things is pretty remarkable.”
How ‘Love is Blind’ is reshaping global views on love, from Japan to Brazil
“The duality — local authenticity plus global relatability — has allowed ‘Love Is Blind’ to not just entertain, but to subtly shape how audiences think about love across the globe.”
Young T. rex or a new dinosaur? New bones add to the debate
“I don't think this study settles everything.”
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia becomes the world’s tallest church
The Ulmer Münster, a Gothic Lutheran church built between 1543 and 1890, has held the title of the world’s tallest church. That bragging right now gets passed to its Spanish rival.
Dictionary.com’s word of the year is ‘6-7.’ But is it even a word and what does it mean?
“Don’t worry, because we’re all still trying to figure out exactly what it means."
Japan’s sushi legend Jiro Ono turns 100 and is not ready for retirement
“I haven’t reached perfection yet.”
Andrew, the civilian formerly known as ‘prince,’ faces an uncertain future
LONDON (AP) — He has lost his title as prince, lost his rent-free mansion on…
iN NUMBERS: Fewer international students helps lower rent in B.C.
Rentals.ca found that cities with universities that had high international student enrolment are seeing the biggest declines in rent.
THOMPSON: Trump’s lies about his ballroom are stacking up
"Just for the record, no previous president - not Republican, not Democrat - ever asked for a ballroom…especially a ballroom more than one-and-a-half times as big as an NFL football field…including the end zones and sideline areas."
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Councillor says $100M project denied loan over Cowichan case, bank says not a factor
A Richmond, B.C., councillor says a company based in the city has been refused financing…
King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III on Thursday stripped his disgraced brother Prince Andrew of…
With Gausman and Yamamoto, the splitter is back in the spotlight for World Series Game 6
TORONTO (AP) — Mr. Splitty has returned. Showcased by World Series Game 6 starters Kevin…
BC Conservatives call pipeline tax cut a ‘backroom deal’
“This is the latest example of NDP backroom deals and financial mismanagement landing squarely on the backs of ordinary British Columbians."
Kelowna gains international gastronomy status
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“Becoming a city of gastronomy will attract new visitors, events and conferences, and is something very special to be proud of as residents.”
Man charged in Penticton Toyota arson awaits verdict
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He is accused of threatening a key witness to the arson and of aggravated assault for allegedly kicking the man in the face with steel-toed boots, causing 13 facial fractures and requiring emergency reconstructive surgery.
West Kelowna warns of door-to-door gutter marketing scheme
“The City of West Kelowna and West Kelowna Fire Rescue have been made aware of false door-to-door marketing that incorrectly claims that the municipality, the fire department, and our fire officials are endorsing or mandating leaf, eave, or gutter guards for homes.”
TRU faculty loses court challenge of art program cuts
Thompson Rivers University still offers visual arts classes, but there are no degree or certificate programs after last year's cut.
Okanagan residents working to oust controversial MLA
“It's really important that we get involved in democracy in a way that when a politician is really being harmful, that we all stand up and do something about it and don't just talk about it.”
North Okanagan regional district to pay $350K to landowner over Okanagan Rail Trail expropriation
The RDNO paid $170,000 when it took the land, the owners wanted more.