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Federal government looking for private consultant to design firearm buyback program
August 12, 2020 - 9:00 PM

OTTAWA - The federal government is turning to the private sector to design and possibly help run a massive buyback of newly prohibited firearms.
Ruling upholds firing of B.C. paramedics who allowed patient to crawl for treatment
August 12, 2020 - 8:00 PM

VANCOUVER - A labour arbitrator in British Columbia says two long-time paramedics should be fired after they were accused of mistreating a patient who was in pain and allowed to crawl to an elevator.
'I don't remember:' Man accused of killing Alberta doctor makes court appearance
August 12, 2020 - 7:00 PM

RED DEER, Alta. - A man accused of killing a family doctor at a walk-in clinic in central Alberta appeared confused at his first court appearance Wednesday, telling a judge that he doesn't remember and is sick.
Face coverings mandated, but not enforced at Kelowna Walmart
August 12, 2020 - 6:30 PM

Mask wearing is now requested at Kelowna’s Walmart Supercentre but little is being done to enforce the new policy.
iN VIDEO: Biden, Harris lash Trump in introduction of historic VP pick
August 12, 2020 - 6:00 PM

WILMINGTON, Del. - Joe Biden and Kamala Harris delivered an aggressive one-two attack on the character and performance of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, as they made their election case for the first time as running mates.
South Okanagan's Half Corked Marathon goes virtual this year
August 12, 2020 - 5:01 PM

COVID-19 may have put a stop to this year’s Half Corked Marathon, but organizers are transitioning the event into a multi-destination roadshow, a virtual marathon and a number of online wine experiences.
Sentencing delayed for Kamloops man who robbed a man, accidentally shot another
August 12, 2020 - 4:51 PM

There has been a further delay in the sentencing hearing for a Kamloops man who assaulted and robbed a man and accidentally shot an innocent neighbour.
Ford issues recalls for Edge, Lincoln MKX and Lincoln Corsair
August 12, 2020 - 4:30 PM

OAKVILLE, Ont. - Ford has issued two recalls affecting 63,367 vehicles in Canada, citing safety issues with the brakes and coil springs.
Kamloops naturalists group raise concerns over flood protection project
August 12, 2020 - 4:15 PM

A member of the Kamloops Naturalist Club has raised concerns over the City's proposed flooding plan, and hopes council will make efforts to preserve the ecology along the river.
85 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. marks third highest jump since pandemic began
August 12, 2020 - 3:54 PM

There were 85 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. over the last 24 hours, marking the third-highest single-day jump since the pandemic began.
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Circular economy is too important to be co-opted by industry
OPINION Many people are calling for a just, green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Investing in natural solutions to climate change, restoring damaged and fragmented ecosystems, strengthening the social sa

Peaches are in season: Make this delicious salsa tonight
Life is peachy right now in the Okanagan, and when life gives you peaches, make peach salsa. Salsa is the ultimate summer treat and is super versatile. I love adding seasonal fruits and berries to the mix to serve on chicken, fish or just as a sn

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Another COVID-19 exposure risk at Kelowna Cactus Club; 161 cases now linked to Kelowna
Another date when people at the Cactus Club on Water Street may have been exposed to COVID-19 has been identified by Interior Health. Individuals who were at the bar of the Cactus Club, #1-
August 11, 2020 3:38 PM
Kelowna realtor fined $6,500 for 'false' and 'misleading' website
A Kelowna realtor has been fined $6,500 for creating a website that advertised rental and strata property management along with "designing attractive rentals" without being licenced to d
August 10, 2020 7:00 AM
Vernon's O'Keefe Range up for sale at $28.8M
A huge swath of Vernon land is now on the market, for the first time in more than 150 years. The O'Keefe Range Lands, a 2,310-acre site owned by the descendants of the O'Keefe family
August 11, 2020 11:12 AM
Canada's only desert is in B.C. — but not where you think it is
Canada’s only desert is in the Southern Interior of B.C. — but it might not be where you think it is. They lay that claim in Osoyoos, where you’ll find the Nk’Mip des
August 11, 2020 12:00 PM
Owner of Blind Bay restaurant who was screamed at by irate man has no hard feelings
No hard feelings. That’s the attitude the owner of the Chinese Garden Restaurant in Blind Bay is taking in the aftermath of a vicious tongue lashing that was filmed this week and has s
August 09, 2020 6:00 PM
Federal conservative leadership candidate disregards masks, social distancing at Kelowna function
Derek Sloan, who is running for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada, is showing by example that he not only is opposed to mandatory mask wearing but isn’t big on social distan
August 11, 2020 4:55 PM
Kelowna, Kamloops school districts provide update on return-to-school plans
Kelowna and Kamloops school districts are preparing for a full return to classroom instruction come September. At School District No. 73, the district is installing touchless water faucets i
August 09, 2020 1:20 PM
Rising cases of COVID-19 in children a concern to B.C.'s top doctor
The uptick of COVID-19 cases among children in the U.S. has not escaped Dr. Bonnie Henry’s attention. “It does not surprise me and it concerns me immensely,” B.C.’s t
August 11, 2020 8:00 AM
UPDATE: West Kelowna residents assaulted by group of teens, 'appalled' by RCMP's response
After a violent altercation with a group of teenage boys yesterday, a West Kelowna resident says she is appalled at the police's lack of action. Jenn Lamont was met with a scene o
August 10, 2020 3:26 PM
Penticton motel sign turns heads before coming down
A cheeky sign outside a Penticton motel prompted chuckles, raised eyebrows and, in some cases, the ire of those who came across it. The message outside the classic style motel on Lakeshore D
August 09, 2020 12:56 PM

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