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Conservative Rustad says private property rights, Indigenous title cannot coexist
October 08, 2025 - 3:32 PM

VICTORIA — Conservative Party of B.C. Leader John Rustad says "Indigenous rights and private property rights cannot coexist" and called on the Supreme Court of Canada to resolve the conflict as soon as possible.
UBCM leaders call on B.C. to fill housing gaps that led to increased homelessness
September 22, 2025 - 4:40 PM

VICTORIA — Municipal leaders in British Columbia are calling on the provincial government to fill housing gaps that have been pressing for "far too long" and have increased homelessness in their communities.
UN commission of inquiry accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza and urges global action
September 16, 2025 - 6:32 PM

GENEVA (AP) — A team of independent experts commissioned by the United Nations' Human Rights Council has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, issuing a report Tuesday that calls on the international community to end the genocide and act to punish those responsible for it.
Self-appointed watchdog undeterred as Summerland goes public with $360K in legal costs
August 03, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Don't expect Brad Besler to bury the hatchet with Summerland town hall.
The Latest: US stock market and global trade partners react to Trump’s new tariffs
August 01, 2025 - 1:54 PM

President Donald Trump’s latest tariff moves drew worries from Wall Street Friday as stocks slumped and Treasury yields fell sharply.
Air Canada tried to deny Kelowna man compensation for cancelled flight
December 28, 2024 - 7:00 AM

Air Canada tried to get out of paying for a cancelled flight but a Kelowna man used the province’s online small claims court to get his rightful compensation.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
December 10, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the second week of December 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
The story of how Trump went from diminished ex-president to a victor once again
November 11, 2024 - 10:30 AM

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — As he bid farewell to Washington in January 2021, deeply unpopular and diminished, Donald Trump was already hinting at a comeback.
The Latest: All eyes on Pennsylvania as candidates spend final day campaigning there
November 04, 2024 - 10:05 PM

The presidential campaign comes down to a final push across a handful of states on the eve of Election Day.
The Latest: With just 5 days to go, Harris and Trump continue to battle for votes
October 31, 2024 - 7:29 PM

Democrat Kamala Harris says recent comments by her opponent, Republican Donald Trump, are “offensive” and that it's clear he doesn't understand women.
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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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Leaky septic and $20K debt: Vernon trailer park owner at a loss for what to do
Carol Goldstone is hoping a judge will make a reasonable decision about what to do with the Vernon trailer park she inherited in 1988. A couple of days ago she was served with a court summon
February 21, 2023 7:00 AM
North Okanagan woman faces trial over sexual abuse of young boy at ministry-funded home
VERNON - A former youth worker faces allegations of sexual assault and sexual touching against a minor in relation to an incident that occurred during her employment at a government-funded care ho
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Kelowna bakery featured on Food Network closing for good
It was the perfect storm for Whisk Bakery + Cafe. A combination of personal issues, the rising costs of items due to inflation and issues with finding and retaining staff means the bakery wi
July 21, 2022 12:30 PM
Family feud: Callahan brothers' $42M bid snags Kelowna trailer park
A family feud over a trailer park on prime Kelowna land appears to have been settled. BC Supreme Court Justice Kevin Loo ruled May 15, that Douglas, Bruce, and Robert Callahan had submitted
May 17, 2025 7:00 PM
Kamloops cherry farm brings Okanagan-style backdrop to area photographers
While orchards of cherry blossoms are not a difficult backdrop for photographers to find in the Okanagan Valley, they are hard to come by in Kamloops. A massive 200 acre cherry orchard in Pr
April 17, 2022 7:07 AM
Kootenay teacher wins Great Canadian Baking Show with flavours from his backyard
A school teacher from Creston baked his way to the first prize place on season seven of The Great Canadian Baking Show. “In the spring, I told many of you I was going away for work&hel
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How Kelowna’s tiny home community is faring six months in
Kelowna recently established a new project to help homeless people get on their feet, and the project’s lead said while it has been a success so far, there's still a lot to learn.
July 28, 2024 6:00 AM
New Kelowna bakery serving authentic European bread
Alchemy Bread Company is a locally owned bakery with a mission to bring authentic European bread to Kelowna. And their new permanent location at Polene Bakery & Bistro is doing just that from
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Kelowna trailer park residents face 'demoviction' from their affordable homes
Walking into Central Mobile Home Park in Kelowna you see well kept yards, towering evergreen trees, people walking their dogs and chatting with neighbours. The community of mostly seniors is slate
October 22, 2024 6:00 PM
Blackwell Dairy's special chocolate Easter eggnog hitting shelves in Kamloops, Okanagan
Blackwell Dairy Farm in Kamloops is releasing a new Easter-themed chocolate eggnog for a limited time only. The first cartons of the chocolate eggnog were delivered to major grocery chains i
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