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Athabasca, Courage, Glacier or Pol-R? Canadian Space Agency seeks name for moon rover
November 20, 2024 - 9:00 PM

LONGUEUIL, Que. - Canada's new lunar rover will head to the moon when it's built, but first it needs a name.
South Okanagan woman charged with attempted murder
November 20, 2024 - 7:00 PM

A 28-year-old Oliver woman has been charged with attempted murder.
Report says housing could threaten Vernon drinking water and Kal Lake
November 20, 2024 - 6:00 PM

A development proposal from a North Okanagan agricultural company could potentially decrease the drinking water quality for much of the City of Vernon and increase the risk of algae blooms says a Regional District of North Okanagan staff report.
Middle East latest: US vetoes a Gaza cease-fire resolution
November 20, 2024 - 5:57 PM

The United States vetoed a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, with the Americans saying they the resolution Wednesday was not linked to an immediate release of hostages still held by Hamas.
Bomb cyclone batters B.C., cutting roads and power, snapping trees 'like gunshots'
November 20, 2024 - 4:29 PM

VANCOUVER - Geoff Johnson and fellow storm watchers in Ucluelet, B.C., were concerned on Tuesday about the so-called "bomb cyclone" taking shape off Vancouver Island — not for safety reasons, but because they wondered if it would be "disappointing."
Parole board 'working' to have Bernardo victims' families attend hearing in-person
November 20, 2024 - 3:57 PM

The Parole Board of Canada says it is now working to allow victims’ families to attend Paul Bernardo's parole hearing and deliver their victim impact statements in person.
Eby's NDP cabinet 'bloated, expensive,' says B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad
November 20, 2024 - 3:16 PM

VICTORIA - British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad says Premier David Eby's new cabinet appears to be a taxpayer-funded loyalty program that rewards NDP caucus.
Randy Boissonnault leaves Liberal cabinet after shifting Indigenous identity claims
November 20, 2024 - 2:53 PM

OTTAWA - Randy Boissonnault is leaving his post as employment minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal cabinet after weeks of questions about the Edmonton MP's shifting claims of Indigenous identity and his business dealings.
Sarah McLachlan 'heartbroken' to cancel Canadian tour due to acute laryngitis
November 20, 2024 - 2:06 PM

Sarah McLachlan is cancelling her Canadian tour to focus on recovering from acute laryngitis.
B.C. port union challenges constitutionality of labour minister's back-to-work order
November 20, 2024 - 9:45 AM

VANCOUVER - The union representing port supervisors in British Columbia is formally challenging the legal and constitutional authority of the federal labour minister to order them back to work.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jen
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Bomb cyclone batters B.C., cutting roads and power, snapping trees 'like gunshots'
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