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50th Anniversary: Kamloops man played key role in putting first man on the moon
July 20, 2019 - 10:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - As the world commemorates the 50th anniversary of man’s landing on the moon, there's a local connection you might not have known about. A man from Kamloops played a key role in the achievement.
'I'm choosing not to be a victim,' Toronto shooting survivor says
July 20, 2019 - 10:30 AM

TORONTO - Danielle Kane struggled with depression in her 20s and even contemplated suicide.
Wounded Okanagan fawn euthanized
July 20, 2019 - 9:06 AM

KELOWNA - At 5 p.m. Friday Gilbert, the injured fawn that had been cared for at Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital, was put to sleep.
Hockey life: Olympian Natalie Spooner in the Okanagan to help young women in sports
July 20, 2019 - 8:48 AM

KELOWNA - Growing up, future Olympian Natalie Spooner was always told by her parents to not let anything hold her back, and dream big. For Spooner, that dream was to play hockey.
iN WINE: B.C. eliminates personal limits on out-of-province liquor
July 20, 2019 - 8:00 AM

KELOWNA - B.C. residents visiting other provinces and territories are now able to bring home liquor products for personal consumption without any restrictions or limits.
Instagram expands hiding 'likes' to make you happier
July 20, 2019 - 7:00 AM

SAN FRANCISCO - Instagram is expanding a test to hide how many "likes" people's posts receive as it tries to combat criticism that such counts hurt mental health and make people feel bad when comparing themselves to others.
Berkeley drops words like 'manpower' in push to be inclusive
July 20, 2019 - 6:00 AM

BERKELEY, Calif. - There will be no manholes in Berkeley, California. City workers will drop into "maintenance holes" instead.
Judge finds Dennis Oland not guilty of murder in multi-millionaire father's death
July 19, 2019 - 9:00 PM

SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Dennis Oland was cheered and applauded by supporters as he walked out of the Saint John courtroom a free man on Friday after being found not guilty of second-degree murder in the 2011 bludgeoning death of his multi-millionaire father, Richard.
Feds redo child-benefit forms amid concerns 'at-risk' families missing payments
July 19, 2019 - 8:00 PM

OTTAWA - The federal government will roll out a simplified application form for the Canada Child Benefit this month — just as it gets a bump in value — after hearing about barriers for newcomers and Indigenous people who are eligible but don't go through the paperwork needed to get it.
iN WINE: The best pizza on patios in the Okanagan
July 19, 2019 - 7:00 PM

One of the best things about summer is the chance to eat outdoors. Pizza has been described as the perfect food, it covers all of the food categories, it is great to share and the flavour combinations are endless. So here are some perfect places to eat pizza on patios with pairings and pals. Cheers!
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LUCKY BRIDE: How a West Kelowna woman saved thousands on wedding costs
WEST KELOWNA - Most brides likely consider themselves lucky but most brides haven’t heard Portia Connor's story. When she weds her fiancé Dirk this September, the 25-year-ol
July 19, 2019 7:00 AM
Kamloops chose a risky approach to retail cannabis sales and it paid off
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops started early and got ahead of the curve when it came to cannabis sales in B.C. Now it's an example for other municipalities just getting started on the process. Kaml
July 18, 2019 3:30 PM
Time's running out for Gilbert: Injured Okanagan fawn has few hours until euthanized
KELOWNA - There are just a few more hours until the fate of Gilbert, an injured fawn in the care of Dr. Moshe Oz, is sealed. “It’s very hard, he’s being medicated, given lo
July 19, 2019 1:40 PM
Australian man, U.S. woman killed in double homicide in northeastern B.C: RCMP
FORT NELSON, B.C. - RCMP in northeastern British Columbia confirm they are investigating a double homicide involving two young travellers: one from Australia, the other from the United States.
July 19, 2019 10:30 AM
Former Kamloops dog groomer given conditional sentence on animal cruelty charge
KAMLOOPS — A former Kamloops pet groomer who admitted to hitting her customer’s dog out of frustration has been handed a two-month conditional sentence order by a Kamloops provincial c
July 19, 2019 1:00 PM
Well-known Penticton wildlife artist Terry Isaac dies
PENTICTON - Tributes are pouring in on social media following the death of well-known Penticton wildlife artist Terry Isaac. The Terry Isaac Gallery posted the news of his death on its Faceb
July 19, 2019 12:45 PM
Shuswap man who killed motorcyclist given absolute discharge
SHUSWAP - A Sorrento man found not criminally responsible for causing the death of a motorcyclist in the Shuswap in 2016 has been granted an absolute discharge following a psychiatric assessment.
July 18, 2019 6:00 PM
Disability and infertility highlighted in Okanagan documentary
KELOWNA — Breaking down the stigmas surrounding people with disabilities as they try to start a family is the aim of an Okanagan documentary filmmaker who has personal insight into the story
July 19, 2019 6:30 AM
Kamloops man offering $500 reward for missing dog
KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops man is offering a $500 reward for the safe return of his three-year-old French bulldog. Tyler Schell was in his front yard with his mother washing his mom&r
July 16, 2019 11:30 AM
Social media fervor reunites Kelowna woman and bike
KELOWNA - Like many victims of theft, Tricia Veltri didn't think she'd see her bike again, but thanks to eagle-eye keyboard warriors and the police, her vintage two-wheeler is back under l
July 19, 2019 6:00 PM

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