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TRENDING NOW: Behold, the next generation of cat traps
This is the perfect illustration for the expression: Curiosity killed the cat. No felines were…
TSB takes over investigation into WestJet emergency landing in Kelowna
A federal transportation investigator is heading to Kelowna after a WestJet engine fire. The Transportation…
Supermarket giant appeals after union wins fight over cost of living pay
A Canadian supermarket giant that was ordered to payout $177,000 to more than 1,000 workers…
New land conservancy will help save a B.C. island’s precious ‘popcorn bowl’
A new conservancy on Saturna Island boosts the protection of B.C.’s rarest ecosystem, which shelters…
Up to the gills in goldfish: Invasive fish a problem in B.C. waters: TRU expert
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Goldfish — some nearly as big as a football — are invading…
Former WFN employee sues after he was blocked from taking parental leave
A former Westbank First Nation employee has launched a civil suit against the Band after…
Anti-masker who flip-flopped on his medical condition loses B.C. human rights case
An anti-masker who changed his evidence about why he couldn't wear a face mask halfway…
Kamloops adventure traveller inspires others to get outside and explore
An adventurous woman has been publishing videos of outdoor gems in the Kamloops area and abroad…
RCMP body cams to soon roll out in Kamloops, Okanagan but at what cost?
Frontline RCMP officers throughout Canada are expected to start wearing body cameras as early as…
Kelowna Fire Department responded to suspicious bush fire in the downtown
There was a bush fire in downtown Kelowna. Several people called to report a grass…
Up to the gills in goldfish: Large invasive fish a problem in B.C. waters: expert
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Goldfish — some nearly as big as a football — are invading…
Canadian rover helping in global search for frozen water on dark side of the moon
EDMONTON – The Canadian lunar rover could soon help reveal the moon's dark side. The…
Kelowna man issued parking ticket despite having paid for parking
Jonathan Garratt was fined $30 for having his vehicle parked in front of an expired…
B.C. lawyer ‘misappropriated’ $63,000 then ‘failed to cooperate’
A B.C. lawyer who "misappropriated" $63,000, and then failed to cooperate with the investigation, has…
TRENDING NOW: Kangaroo not willing to accept that it’s outgrown mom’s pouch
A kangaroo that isn't very young anymore is not ready to part with the comfort…
Coquihalla remains closed from Hope to Merritt
The Coquihalla remains closed this afternoon. With more than 70 centimetres of snow falling over a…
Historic Vernon pottery will be available to the public at Antiques and Collectibles Sale
Museum & Archives of Vernon will be selling some of its local treasures next weekend.…
B.C.-born NHLer has been on 4 different teams this season
In the past six months, an NHLer from B.C. has played for the New York…
Canada’s chief of the defence staff makes trip to Ukrainian capital
WARSAW, Poland – The Department of National Defence says Canada's top soldier has just wrapped…
Vibrant Vine vineyard sale in Kelowna expands to include the winery
Back in 2021, the owners of the Vibrant Vine in East Kelowna put the property…
Coquihalla expected to reopen between Hope and Merritt at 5 p.m.
The Coquihalla will stay closed between Hope and Merritt for at least another couple hours. …
Florida woman accused of killing ill husband released from jail
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A 76-year-old woman accused of fatally shooting her terminally ill…
B.C. nurse suspended for ‘unwanted touching’
A B.C. nurse has been suspended for three months for unwanted sexual touching. According to…
Crisis over suspected Iran schoolgirl poisonings escalates
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A crisis over suspected poisonings targeting Iranian schoolgirls escalated…