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U.S. arrests B.C. man, says he smuggled goods to Pakistan's atomic bomb program
March 31, 2025 - 3:02 PM

SURREY, B.C. - U.S. authorities have arrested a 67-year-old man from Surrey, B.C., accusing him of smuggling banned goods to Pakistan's military and its nuclear weapons program over more than 15 years.
The Latest developments on the total solar eclipse set for parts of Canada
April 08, 2024 - 12:50 PM

A total solar eclipse is passing through parts of Atlantic and Central Canada today, bringing darkness and a possible moment of celestial awe to massive crowds gathered in its path.
A look at some of the victims of the Iran plane crash who had roots in Canada
January 11, 2020 - 9:00 PM

Dozens of people with ties to Canada were among the 176 who were killed when Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 crashed after takeoff near Tehran, Iran.
Canadian born James Peebles wins Nobel prize in physics this year
October 08, 2019 - 8:30 AM

STOCKHOLM - Canadian-born scientist James Peebles is one of three researchers who have won this year's Nobel Prize in Physics for their contributions to the understanding of the evolution of the universe and Earth's place within it.
Communities on edge: Thompson-Okanagan fire officials field calls for false alarms
August 27, 2015 - 9:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Fire appears to be at the forefront of many peoples’ minds across the Thompson-Okanagan.
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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
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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
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$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
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Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel carries out attacks in Beirut on Hezbollah targets
The Israeli military says it struck the central headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut. The series of explosions Friday evening is the most powerful yet seen in the Lebanese capital the past year. Isr
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Shortages of meat, produce at Walmarts in Okanagan, Kamloops
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B.C. realtor fined $35K for not disclosing $2M in strata building maintenance
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April 17, 2023 7:30 AM
Why B.C. RCMP isn't using its cannabis impairment testing kits
Roadside testing kits for cannabis impaired drivers have been approved for use in Canada, but have a mixed reception and limited use in B.C. There are currently two devices approved by the f
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iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
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Dear Okanagan Tourists: There's still so much to do and see
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Top News - Vernon, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke and Areas

U.S. arrests B.C. man, says he smuggled goods to Pakistan's atomic bomb program

The Latest developments on the total solar eclipse set for parts of Canada

A look at some of the victims of the Iran plane crash who had roots in Canada

Canadian born James Peebles wins Nobel prize in physics this year

Communities on edge: Thompson-Okanagan fire officials field calls for false alarms

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