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Lilith Fair doc shows pressure Sarah McLachlan faced as tour was mocked, criticized by outsiders
TORONTO — Sarah McLachlan says preparing for a new documentary about the legacy of Lilith…
Finding happiness in amber: On Germany’s Baltic coast, people go hunting for the precious pieces
DAHME, Germany (AP) — Axel Kramer knows exactly where to find amber. He walks down…
Tips on stepping back from screens and starting a new hobby
During the winter of 2024, Rachel Martin came to a startling realization: She spent most…
The oldest mummies in the world may hail from southeastern Asia and date back 12,000 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have discovered what’s thought to be the oldest known mummies…
Ghana’s fantasy coffins are a colorful celebration of life and legacy
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — A giant pink fish, a colorful peacock, an airplane painted with…
Toxic ammunition is rotting away in the Baltic Sea. Germany wants to recover it before it’s too late
BOLTENHAGEN, Germany (AP) — Slowly, Dirk Schoenen dives down to a huge pile of ammunition…
The big meaning behind micro-relationships, and why we should talk to strangers more
VANCOUVER — Psychology Prof. Gillian Sandstrom was a lonely graduate student in Toronto when she…
Muhammad Ali’s unsigned draft card, a piece of Vietnam-era history, will be auctioned
Muhammad Ali’s refusal to sign his Vietnam-era military draft card upended the boxing champ’s life…
BC Mountie accused of fiddling with expenses cleared of wrongdoing
Her own colleagues questioned her honesty and integrity.
Kootenay aesthetician who fired manager in retaliation on the hook for $28,000
The owner said it was an 'act of war' when she suggested legal recourse over unpaid hours.
Kelowna man loses legal fight over CPAP machine tax credit
The question is: Does a CPAP machine take away from "normal everyday activities."
BC tenant’s misconduct nets him $57,000, until landlord finds out
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"The tenant deliberately failed to take the proper steps... because it was in his interest for the landlord to be absent from the hearing."
Where to spot spawning salmon in the BC Interior
The brightly coloured fish are returning to lay eggs.
Kelowna sex offender suing province over foster care abuse
The notice of claim paints a horrific picture of abuse.
Kelowna vacancy rate good enough for city to revisit short-term rental ban
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The city’s vacancy rate is around 4.5 per cent, up from 3.8 per cent at the end of 2024.