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Don't use rice for your device. Here's how to dry out your smartphone
March 03, 2024 - 2:30 PM

LONDON (AP) — You were walking next to a swimming pool when you slipped and dropped your phone into the water. Or it slipped out of your hand when you were next to a filled bathtub or toilet.
Ants march in to many households and the pests are tough to eliminate
June 29, 2014 - 5:03 AM

VICTORIA - Opening a bag of sugar to find ants crawling about is an experience no one wants to have, yet ants are a common pest many householders battle annually.
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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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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
August 13, 2018 6:30 PM
iN VIDEO: Ryan Shtuka documentary finalist at Canada Shorts Film Festival
Nearly two years after his disappearance, Ryan Shtuka's name, face and story are still being shared in hopes of generating tips or clues on what happened. A documentary on the missing ma
January 09, 2020 11:10 AM
Judge gives Okanagan RV park another chance to evict tenants
An Okanagan trailer park embroiled in a long-running dispute with several long-term residents will get another chance to collect more than $20,000 of back rent after a BC court sent the file back
February 06, 2025 6:00 AM
$300 million Callahan family feud leads to liquidation of Kelowna 'Crown Jewel'
A decades-long battle between prominent Kelowna businessman Ted Callahan and his three brothers has led to a court allowing the liquidation of what they call their “Crown Jewel” &ndash
November 23, 2022 7:30 AM
iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are numerous kinds of juicy berries growing in Kamloops and the Okanagan in early summer each with bright colours, unique flavours and packed with nutrients. While some berries like ra
July 02, 2025 4:00 AM
Owners of iconic, long-established cheese company in Armstrong are retiring
The owners of The Village Cheese Company in Armstrong are retiring and in search of someone to take over the location. Dwight and Linda Johnson have been creating handcrafted artisanal chees
March 20, 2023 12:49 PM
Mother of man accused in Kamloops attempted murder speaks out
"MY SON IS NOT A MURDERER AT ALL." KAMLOOPS - Cheryl Teichrieb, whose son is charged with attempted murder after an altercation in Brock left a teenager brain dead, says her son
June 21, 2016 1:22 PM
B.C. realtor fined $35K for not disclosing $2M in strata building maintenance
A B.C. realtor who failed to disclose to a buyer that a condo building needed $2 million worth of maintenance has been fined $35,000. According to an April 5 B.C. Financial Services Authorit
April 17, 2023 7:30 AM
Magical favourites, new displays await at 25th annual Wildlights festival
Over one million lights are ready to shine at the 25th annual holiday light festival at B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops. While traditional festival favourites are returning, there are some ne
November 24, 2022 6:00 PM
Police looking for this man in suspected West Kelowna child luring case
West Kelowna police have released this composite photo of a man suspected of trying to get a child into his car on Nov. 27. The male suspect is described as tanned, possibly bald, approxim
December 17, 2019 1:02 PM

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