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CNN sues Trump, demanding return of Acosta to White House
November 13, 2018 - 9:00 PM

NEW YORK - CNN took its access battle against the Trump administration to court on Tuesday, demanding the reinstatement of correspondent Jim Acosta's White House credentials because their revocation violates the right of freedom of the press.
New study sheds light on opioid victims in effort to create better interventions
November 13, 2018 - 8:00 PM

VANCOUVER - The first snapshots from a project aimed at providing a better picture of people at greatest risk of illicit drug use reveal that an average of nearly 10 Canadians fatally overdosed each day between 2016 and 2018.
Fear of constitutional crisis escalates in U.S.; Canadians can relate
November 13, 2018 - 6:30 PM

WASHINGTON - The prospect of a constitutional crisis is familiar to Canadians, one that triggers feelings of dread, fear and no small measure of loathing — and now perhaps pity for the United States, which some say Donald Trump is leading towards a constitutional crisis of its own.
Central Okanagan West director wants to separate from regional district
November 13, 2018 - 5:30 PM

KELOWNA - Residents of the Central Okanagan West electoral area are still frustrated with what they consider unfair treatment by a regional district that is heavily dominated by the City of Kelowna.
Some Southern Interior daycares part of province's new $200 per month project
November 13, 2018 - 5:00 PM

The B.C. government has launched a new universal prototype initiative to provide affordable and accessible child cares services to families across the province, including in the Thompson-Okanagan region.
A fine, no jail time for Canadian charged with vandalizing historic Thai wall
November 13, 2018 - 4:30 PM

A Canadian woman who was arrested in northern Thailand for spraying paint on an ancient wall has avoided more jail time, but must still pay a $4,000 fine for her actions.
Vandals destroy commemorative plaques on Kettle Valley Rail Trail trestle
November 13, 2018 - 4:00 PM

PENTICTON - The city of Penticton is picking up the pieces after an act of senseless vandalism hit the Kettle Valley Rail Trail recently.
New affordable rental housing coming to Kamloops, Okanagan
November 13, 2018 - 3:27 PM

The province has announced funding for 4,900 new affordable rental homes across the province, including several cities in B.C.'s Interior.
E. coli outbreak in B.C. cheese makes five people sick, prompts warning
November 13, 2018 - 2:30 PM

VANCOUVER - An E. coli outbreak has made five people in British Columbia sick and the provincial centre for disease control is warning consumers to throw away or return Little Qualicum Cheeseworks Qualicum Spice cheese.
Toronto loses bid to host Amazon HQ2, mayor says effort still represented a win
November 13, 2018 - 1:30 PM

TORONTO - Amazon will be spreading its highly anticipated second headquarters over two North American locations, but confirmed on Tuesday that it will not be calling Canada home.
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A fine, no jail time for Canadian charged with vandalizing historic Thai wall
A Canadian woman who was arrested in northern Thailand for spraying paint on an ancient wall has avoided more jail time, but must still pay a $4,000 fine for her actions. Brittney Schneider,
November 13, 2018 4:30 PM
Vandals destroy commemorative plaques on Kettle Valley Rail Trail trestle
PENTICTON - The city of Penticton is picking up the pieces after an act of senseless vandalism hit the Kettle Valley Rail Trail recently. City works superintendent John Fenske said they were
November 13, 2018 4:00 PM
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November 13, 2018 5:00 AM
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PARADISE, Calif. - Authorities moved to set up a rapid DNA-analysis system and bring in cadaver dogs, mobile morgues and more search teams in an intensified effort to find and identify victims of
November 13, 2018 8:36 AM
Classic car lovers sought for new 'Rusty Rasta Restorations' show in the Shuswap
Retro car enthusiasts are being sought for a new television series expected to be filmed in Tappen. Rusty Rasta Restorations is looking for people who dream of owning a full restored, classi
February 02, 2018 8:00 PM
Fear of constitutional crisis escalates in U.S.; Canadians can relate
WASHINGTON - The prospect of a constitutional crisis is familiar to Canadians, one that triggers feelings of dread, fear and no small measure of loathing — and now perhaps pity for the Unite
November 13, 2018 6:30 PM
Trial begins for woman accused of killing her two young daughters
LAVAL, Que. - When her two daughters were found dead in the family playroom on March 31, 2009, dressed in their school uniforms, Adele Sorella was going through a difficult time, a jury heard Mond
November 12, 2018 5:30 PM
Kelowna RCMP asking for help to track down theft suspects
KELOWNA - Police are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down suspects that were involved in a commercial break and enter where tens of thousands of dollars worth of industrial equip
November 13, 2018 11:50 AM
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November 13, 2018 1:00 PM
E. coli outbreak in B.C. cheese makes five people sick, prompts warning
VANCOUVER - An E. coli outbreak has made five people in British Columbia sick and the provincial centre for disease control is warning consumers to throw away or return Little Qualicum Cheeseworks
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