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A brief history of the tugboats that worked on Okanagan Lake
June 02, 2025 - 6:00 AM

At one time Okanagan Lake was a bustling transportation route with boats and ferries of all shapes and sizes moving passengers and freight up and down the lake.
Sentencing hearing for 'Freedom Convoy' organizer King underway, decision weeks away
January 16, 2025 - 5:46 PM

OTTAWA - "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King's sentencing hearing is underway but a decision is still weeks away, according to the presiding judge.
Climate solution: Sails make a comeback in shipping, to dent its huge carbon footprint
December 08, 2024 - 3:00 PM

SAINT-MALO, France (AP) — Had he continued working aboard fuel-powered cargo ships, Yann Jourdan reckons he'd be earning perhaps four times what he now gets as captain of a sailboat that instead uses the wind's clean energy to transport goods across the Atlantic.
Pat King found guilty of mischief for role in 'Freedom Convoy'
November 22, 2024 - 1:55 PM

OTTAWA - Pat King, one of the most prominent figures of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa, has been found guilty on five counts including mischief and disobeying a court order.
'Freedom Convoy' organizer Chris Barber's lawyers make final arguments
August 15, 2024 - 2:35 PM

OTTAWA - Defence lawyers making final arguments on behalf of one of the prominent "Freedom Convoy" organizers are maintaining their client's innocence, with proceedings scheduled to continue next week.
Crown makes case for conspiracy in trial for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers
August 14, 2024 - 1:34 PM

OTTAWA - Two prominent "Freedom Convoy" organizers were strategizing as part of a team to gridlock downtown Ottawa from the beginning of the protest, the Crown said Wednesday as lawyers laid out final arguments in the criminal trial.
Thunder Mountain Raceway: Show Your Love for Speed
May 26, 2024 - 8:00 AM
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What can be more fulfilling than driving fast? At Thunder Mountain Raceway (TMR) just east of Kelowna, you not only get to experience the thrill of a 1/8 mile, fully operational drag racetrack but also join a community of avid auto fans. With over 50 years of history, the Raceway has become a home for a 3rd generation of racers.
Amid push for EV adoption, pickup trucks are the next frontier
December 31, 2023 - 9:00 AM

Michael Laroche replaced his Ford F-150 pickup truck with its electric twin, the F-150 Lightning, about a year-and-a-half ago.
The economic roller-coaster of a small Canadian town fuelled by chocolate and cannabis
September 18, 2023 - 9:00 PM
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SMITHS FALLS, Ont. - A small eastern Ontario town that was once known as the province's chocolate capital is preparing for the sweet return of Hershey's.
Edmunds: 5 hidden automotive gems that no one buys
July 15, 2023 - 4:30 PM
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In the new car market, there exist some hidden gems — excellent vehicles with a lot to offer that are overlooked by many shoppers. These vehicles provide a distinct combination of qualities that make them an attractive choice. They may be underappreciated because of branding misconceptions or vehicle type or overshadowed by popular models, but they can potentially please savvy shoppers who want to stand out from the usual mainstream choices.
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THOMPSON: More questions than answers following Trump's attack on Iran
OPINION Just six months ago, President Donald Trump said he would “stop the chaos in the Middle East…prevent world war three”. Last week, President Trump ordered the bombing of three Iranian nuclear

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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What’s the deal with the billboards next to the bridge in West Kelowna?
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Kelowna man who kicked pregnant wife didn't want jail; a judge disagreed
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'Expensive umbrella': Musicians disappointed with new $1.6M stage in Kelowna's city park
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Ancient fossil bed on cultural site near Kamloops open for summer
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A BC secondary school teacher who told vulnerable students personal stories about his high school girlfriend has been suspended. According to a June 24 BC Commissioner for Teacher Regulation
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