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What it’s like for Kelowna magic mushroom business operating outside the law
August 02, 2025 - 6:00 AM
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When people in Kelowna think of psychedelics they might think wavy colours, giggling around a campfire and a moment of self-discovery, or they might think about bad trips, police raids and nightmares.
Brazil's lifelike doll craze goes from shopping malls to state legislatures
June 01, 2025 - 3:00 PM

SAO PAULO (AP) — Videos featuring emotional moments with hyper-realistic baby dolls have sparked both online fascination and political debate in Brazil, with lawmakers even bringing the lifelike dolls into legislatures.
Garth Mullins on surviving decades of the war on drugs
April 19, 2025 - 7:00 PM
BC gym teacher who inappropriately touched students allowed to teach again
February 09, 2025 - 4:00 PM

A B.C. physical education teacher has been suspended and ordered to take a course after making students play a game in which he touched them inappropriately.
Sum 41 reflects on the ups and downs of their rock music legacy
February 02, 2025 - 11:00 AM

TORONTO - Sum 41's members have experienced the highs and lows of the music industry over their nearly three-decade career.
Rx for laughter: Kelowna doctor delves into health-care humour
January 12, 2025 - 6:00 PM

Having surgery is no laughing matter, unless you happen to share an operating room with Dr. David Goldberg.
Next level salon treatment at Kelowna's 'head spa'
December 29, 2024 - 7:00 AM

The smell of essential oils cling to the air, vines and soft curtains hang from the ceiling and soft music fills the room of Ana Perju’s head spa in Kelowna.
Penticton fraudster convinced everyone she had cancer — including her husband
December 18, 2024 - 7:00 AM

WHILE ON PROBATION FOR FRAUD, SHE FOUND PLENTY OF NEW VICTIMS IN THE OKANAGAN.
Kamloops accident victim with brain injury battling ICBC no-fault insurance scheme
December 13, 2024 - 7:00 AM
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Every day is a struggle for former Kamloops resident Rise Gronlund, who was left with a brain injury after surviving a horrific car accident two years ago.
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.
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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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Why a B.C condo owner won't have to pay $39K in strata fines
A B.C. strata that fined a condo owner $39,000 for using the unit as a "flop house" won't see a penny of the money after the owner challenged the legality of the fines. The str
July 24, 2022 6:00 PM
Why you better get used to living with rats in Kamloops, Okanagan
Rats. They damage buildings, electrical wires and crops with teeth that are sharp enough to chew through metal. They prey on livestock, carry and spread a variety of diseases and a breeding
November 27, 2023 6:00 AM
RECIPE: Halibut Season has Begun! Here are two delicious recipes to make
Fresh straight off the boat, halibut is now available at B.C.’s seafood markets. Halibut is a lean white fish with a sweet and subtle flavour. When buying halibut, look for firm
April 12, 2020 7:00 PM
KAMLOOPS AIR QUALITY: What living close to big industry means for citizens
KAMLOOPS - The unmistakable smell of the pulp mill processing plant is often right on the nose for Kamloops residents and a recent power outage turned what's normally a faint odour into a jarr
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One-of-a-kind bowling alley at Vernon ski hill is closing, items for sale
A bowling alley at SilverStar Mountain Resort in Vernon is closing after a decade in operation. Pinheads Bowling, located in the resort village on Monashee Road, was attached to Final Run Ba
October 18, 2022 6:00 AM
New Kamloops meadery plans to make honey wine with help from local bees
A new meadery is in development in Kamloops, and while a few meaderies can be found in the Okanagan, this will be the first of its kind in the Tournament Capital. The facility is located on
May 04, 2022 6:00 AM
Canning and fermenting are easy ways to preserve the bounty of the harvest
VICTORIA - Cleaning out kitchen cupboards and the pantry often means tossing items that are near their best-before dates. But instead, creative home cooks can transform such produce and canned goo
August 01, 2014 12:18 PM
How her dog died saving her from a pack of wolves
"I REALIZED THEY WERE WOLVES... COMING TOWARDS ME, HEADS DOWN AND SILENTLY SPREADING AROUND ME." MERRITT – Everything seemed normal to Michelle Prosser when she set out to
October 31, 2013 11:18 AM
Notorious B.C. child sex offender released after 14 years in jail
A 57-year-old man previously living in a halfway house in the Okanagan while on parole has now completed a 14-year prison sentence for the sexual assault and kidnapping of a young girl. Bria
October 29, 2020 7:00 AM
iN PHOTOS: Take the back alley tour of Kamloops's downtown murals
Whether you've got family coming from out of town, or just feel like playing tourist for an afternoon, the back alley mural tour is sure to impress Kamloops locals and visitors alike.
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