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Bobby Sherman, teen idol in the 1960s and '70s, and later a CPR teacher, dies at 81
June 24, 2025 - 6:09 PM

Bobby Sherman, whose winsome smile and fashionable shaggy mop top helped make him into a teen idol in the 1960s and ’70s with bubblegum pop hits like “Little Woman” and “Julie, Do Ya Love Me,” has died. He was 81.
The Latest: Newsom asks court to block Trump’s use of military in LA immigration raids
June 10, 2025 - 4:51 PM

California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed an emergency motion in federal court to block National Guard members and Marines from assisting with immigration raids in Los Angeles. “Trump is turning the U.S. military against American citizens,” Newsom wrote on X.
Every yard makes a difference. Native-plant champion Doug Tallamy's got a new book explaining how
April 13, 2025 - 10:00 AM

If you’re a human living on this planet, you should get to know Doug Tallamy, the entomologist and University of Delaware professor whose groundbreaking 2006 book, “Bringing Nature Home,” supercharged the native plants movement.
Winter storm wreaks havoc on commute, closes schools across Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic
February 13, 2025 - 2:30 PM

A major winter storm disrupted travel plans, closed schools and shuttered city services across Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces Thursday, as communities dug out from a wintry cocktail that brought upwards of 20 centimetres of snow.
It's spooky season. Here are some scary stories from around the world you probably haven't heard
October 31, 2024 - 9:00 PM

Some are well-worn warnings as familiar as the changing of seasons. Others are slow burns that end with a bang. Still others are just plain eerie.
The Latest: Milton causes widespread power outages and several deaths in Florida
October 10, 2024 - 7:04 PM

Hurricane Milton brought powerful winds, a dangerous storm surge and flooding to much of Florida after making landfall along the Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm.
UPDATE: Building repossessed, locks changed at The Loop in Kamloops
August 03, 2024 - 9:00 AM

Fences were taken down and locks were changed on Saturday morning as The Loop was evicted from its North Kamloops building.
New version of old graffiti task force launching in Kamloops
March 22, 2024 - 5:22 PM

Ronnie Bouvier is known in Kamloops for her work removing unsightly graffiti around the city with her team of university students and people with disabilities.
Mother and four kids killed, father injured in gruesome attack at Ottawa home
March 07, 2024 - 5:54 PM

OTTAWA - Blood spattered the sidewalk Thursday outside a suburban Ottawa home where police recovered the bodies of a mother, her four young children and a family friend from the aftermath of a vicious attack.
BC drug users and advocates issue a warning about xylazine
December 17, 2023 - 7:00 PM
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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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Serious assault in Vernon’s Polson Park
A person assaulted in Vernon’s Polson Park last night was rushed to hospital in serious condition. Officers were called to Polson Park at approximately 8:30 p.m. yesterday, July 9, to
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Kelowna man published video of hamster torture to 'ruin peoples' day'
CONTENT ADVISORY The now-21-year-old Kelowna man who recorded himself torturing three hamsters and publishing the video to various social media sites "to ruin peoples’ day"
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Here's what a hectare really looks like
When we talk about the size of a forest fire, we usually talk in hectares. But just how big is a hectare anyways? The word hectare comes from the Greek word ‘hekaton’ which means
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'Promises of alcohol and fun:' Kelowna mom alleges teen lured year before fatal drunk driving crash
In May of 2021, three Kelowna families were robbed of ever seeing their teenage children grow up. On the brink of adulthood, and mere days away from high school graduation, Katelin Bevan ,
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Kelowna bakery featured on Food Network closing for good
It was the perfect storm for Whisk Bakery + Cafe. A combination of personal issues, the rising costs of items due to inflation and issues with finding and retaining staff means the bakery wi
July 21, 2022 12:30 PM
iN VIDEO: Found footage reveals Kamloops school life in 1995
A videotape discovered at a local thrift store shows off a look back to 90s school life in Kamloops. The hour-long VHS, uploaded to YouTube, summarized the Kamloops Senior Secondary year in
September 21, 2023 7:30 AM
Wild turkey populations are expanding in numbers and range in Okanagan
Wild turkeys are odd looking creatures with long legs and bald heads, often described as looking like dinosaurs or vultures. They roam in big flocks in the Kootenays and are becoming more prevalen
April 03, 2024 6:00 AM
How Kelowna’s tiny home community is faring six months in
Kelowna recently established a new project to help homeless people get on their feet, and the project’s lead said while it has been a success so far, there's still a lot to learn.
July 28, 2024 6:00 AM
Dispute over Shuswap's Crazy Creek suspension bridge lands in court
With one landowner on one side of the bridge and another landowner on the other side of the bridge, a dispute about who gets to walk over the suspension bridge at a popular Shuswap tourist attract
September 11, 2024 7:00 AM
Three men charged in armed Kelowna kidnapping
A 55-year-old Kelowna man with no criminal record, a 36-year-old once jailed for domestic violence and a 34-year-old armed robber, have all been charged in relation to an armed kidnapping in Kelow
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