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Ice climber died saving friend in Utah
A young woman survived a climbing disaster in Utah after she was pushed to safety…
Federal tax workers vote in favour of striking in middle of tax filing season
OTTAWA – More than 35,000 federal workers who assess and approve tax returns will be…
‘Hanging in’: David Suzuki shares insights as he retires from ‘The Nature of Things’
After 44 years as the face of Canada's premier science TV show, you might expect…
Kelowna Fire Department responded to 15th floor fire this morning
The Kelowna Fire Department responded to a fire in a high rise apartment this morning.…
Southern British Columbians can expect up to 50 mm of rain on Easter Sunday and Monday
Up to 50 millimetres of rain may fall on parts of Southern B.C. over the…
Iowa won’t pay for rape victims’ abortions or contraceptives
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Attorney General's Office has paused its practice of…
Vancouver cops under new orders to consider age and ethnicity before using handcuffs
Police officers in Vancouver have to start showing more discretion before restraining anyone with handcuffs.…
Selfie sticks bloom beneath Vancouver’s cherry blossoms, as petal power goes global
It's springtime in Metro Vancouver, when thickets of selfie sticks and tourists sprout up beneath…
Small towns reclaim abandoned ski areas as nonprofits
CUCHARA, Colorado (AP) — It’s been the longest wait, their whole lives, in fact. But…
TRENDING NOW: Disney releases trailer for next Star Wars series
Ahsoka Tano is getting her own show. The Star Wars character – who will be played…
DriveBC issues advisory for 150 km stretch of highway between Golden and Revelstoke
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's transportation ministry says an "intense spring storm" is poised to hit…
One-third of Canadians say they are in ‘bad’ or ‘terrible’ financial shape
One-third of Canadians say they are in "bad " or "terrible" financial shape, while 20…
Sloppy time-keeping costs B.C. realtor $20K
A B.C. realtor is on the hook for $19,500 after the regulator fined her $250…
Spring skiing? How to protect yourself financially against the risk of injury
CALGARY – Self-described "ski bum" Matt Mosteller has never been injured on the slopes, in…
Grand Canyon delays opening of North Rim due to snowfall
NORTH RIM, Ariz. (AP) — The public will have to wait a little longer to…
West Kelowna RCMP needed bigger cop car for Stuff the Cruiser
Police officers were at a West Kelowna grocery store to collect food for the needy.…
Tiger Woods withdraws before completing third round of Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods withdrew from the Masters before the resumption of the…
Quebec tragedies put mental health in spotlight, but expert warns of stigma
MONTREAL – A series of tragic incidents in Quebec has thrown the issue of the…
14 year old allegedly assaulted at Kamloops skate park
A man allegedly kicked a teenager in the face earlier this week in Kamloops and…
Lotto ticket that won $5 million jackpot purchased in Kelowna
A lottery ticket purchased in Kelowna is now worth $5 million. The ticket matched all…
No ER in Merritt on Easter
Closing the emergency department at the Nicola Valley Hospital isn’t part of Interior Health’s routine,…
On the road to 15 minute cities in Kamloops and the Okanagan
The term 15 minute city is a concept you are likely to start hearing more…
BOTTLE BATTLE: Boston talks of banning tiny bottles of booze
BOSTON (AP) — The little bottles of booze at Huntington Wine and Liquor are displayed…
B.C. psych nurse suspended for contacting patient’s parents
A B.C. psychiatric nurse has been suspended for two days after he contacted a patient's…