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Gunman who killed 4 in NYC building blamed NFL for mental health issues and was targeting its office
July 29, 2025 - 7:59 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — A gunman who killed four people inside a Manhattan office tower blamed his mental health problems on the National Football League and intended to target its headquarters but took the wrong elevator, officials said Tuesday.
Former Kelowna women's shelter exec suing UBCO; alleges she wasn't paid
January 07, 2025 - 7:00 AM

The former executive director of a Kelowna women's shelter is suing UBC Okanagan alleging the university backtracked after it promised she'd be paid for work she did on a multi-year research project.
Penticton woman injured protecting dog from aggressive mother deer
June 17, 2024 - 6:00 PM

Jackie Hooper was walking her young dog through the middle of town when she got attacked by a mother deer and ended up with bruises and a mild concussion.
B.C. pro athletes want workers' compensation for their injuries
January 15, 2023 - 4:30 PM
Doctors, lawyers want B.C. to track injuries after record heat wave
July 30, 2021 - 2:00 PM

VANCOUVER - Two groups focused on environmental issues are calling on the British Columbia government to come up with a plan to track "heat dome injuries" following record-setting temperatures that are also linked with 570 deaths in the province over a one-week period.
Researchers create concussion tool to find those at high-risk of prolonged symptoms
July 09, 2021 - 5:30 AM

Annalise Mathers doesn't remember the fall that caused her concussion on a ski mountain four months ago, but she can recall the disorienting feelings that followed.
Kelowna researcher studying impacts of concussions on women in violent relationships
March 26, 2019 - 5:30 PM

KELOWNA - Treatment for concussions have come a long way. When an athlete suffers a blow to the head during a game, they know now to get treatment immediately so 90 per cent recover within a week.
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How a South Okanagan physiotherapy clinic is helping parents and kids map concussions
September 29, 2017 - 6:30 PM

PENTICTON - Concussions in full contact sports like football and hockey at any age are no longer theoretical risks to long-term health, and one South Okanagan physiotherapy clinic is helping parents and kids manage that risk.
The Worst Season: Bad news, bad characters, bad PR combine for toxic NFL season
February 01, 2015 - 8:27 AM

PHOENIX - Domestic violence. Questionable discipline. Player safety. Confusing officiating. Deflated footballs.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Kelowna woman who hit and killed partner with car pleads guilty
A Kelowna woman who hit and killed her boyfriend in her car has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Ka-Mikosit Favelle had been charged with the murder of Adam Lawrence but appeared at the Kelow
July 15, 2025 6:00 PM
Vernon dentist fails to block ex-wife from changing children's names
A Vernon dentist barred from court challenges in BC tried to block his ex-wife from changing the names of their children in Saskatchewan. The court dismissed his attempt in the latest in a s
January 05, 2024 7:00 PM
‘El Diablo’ the devilish grouse of Sun Peaks gains 'cult-like' following
For years, skiers and snowboarders at Sun Peaks Resort have been greeted by the mountain’s own devil. A grouse, aptly named “El Diablo,” Spanish for the devil, is known for
January 22, 2022 6:00 AM
Province aims to seize alleged Lake Country drug dealer's home
An accused Lake Country drug dealer risks having his home and vehicle seized by the province after a massive weapons and drug seizure earlier this year. The BC Director of Civil Forfeiture f
June 24, 2023 3:30 PM
Vernon dentist fined $5,000 for his behaviour in court
A Vernon dentist, barred by the courts from suing anyone without permission, has been fined $5,000 because of his behaviour in court. According to Feb. 13 BC Supreme Court decision, Dr. Andr
February 22, 2025 4:00 PM
Province moves to seize accused Kamloops area drug dealer's home a second time
An accused drug dealer facing multiple criminal charges is facing another court challenge as the province aims to seize her Clearwater house. The BC Civil Forfeiture Office wants Jennifer Ma
January 23, 2025 7:00 PM
Slippery slide: The decline of the Okanagan's waterslides
They were once a mainstay of an Okanagan summer, where kids could burn off steam running back up the hill for another adrenaline-inducing ride down their favourite waterslide, while their parents
June 18, 2022 6:00 AM
Penticton's Skaha Lake cliffs: Where summer fun can quickly lead to summer tragedy
PENTICTON - A visit to this Skaha Lake attraction can be one of summer’s most memorable activities, or a thrill seeker’s worst nightmare. That’s the contradictory nature of
August 03, 2018 8:00 PM
Kelowna youth dies in hospital after stabbing
KELOWNA - A Kelowna youth who was stabbed earlier this week passed away in hospital on Sunday night. Robyn Beauregard announced on Facebook that his son, 16-year-old Elijah-Iain Bearegard, d
July 01, 2019 10:59 AM
Missing an appointment won't net jail time for Vernon man involved in armed siege
VERNON - A Vernon man who triggered a 19-hour armed standoff with police a year ago found himself back in custody for failing to show up for an appointment. Kelly Blake Torvik, born 1985, wa
March 18, 2019 5:00 PM

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