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How one chef in Vietnam uses fish sauce as the foundation for flavour
March 30, 2025 - 3:00 PM

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — The taste of banh te — a steamed rice cake with an enticing filling of mushrooms and minced pork — captures the quintessence of northern Vietnamese cuisine: Humble ingredients, prepared perfectly and often enjoyed with a funky fish sauce dip.
Poilievre, Singh focus on affordability, Carney visits his Ottawa riding
March 29, 2025 - 5:09 PM

OTTAWA - Affordability measures dominated the promises on the federal election trail on Saturday, with the NDP focused on capping the price of some food items and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre offering more tax writeoffs to some trades workers.
As Ramadan ends, a new cookbook sheds light on Pakistan’s varied cuisine
March 29, 2025 - 3:00 PM

When Maryam Jillani was growing up in Islamabad, the last day of Ramadan was about more than breaking a month-long fast with extended family.
Middle East latest: Israeli attack on Gaza shatters ceasefire and kills hundreds
March 18, 2025 - 2:11 PM

Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, saying it was hitting Hamas targets in its heaviest assault on the territory since a ceasefire took effect in January. The strikes have killed more than 400 people and wounded hundreds more, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, which says over half the dead are women and children.
Remembering the Kamloops canneries, farms and orchards in 'simpler' times
March 03, 2025 - 7:00 AM

Brian Stainton was born and raised in Kamloops and remembers a much different city growing up in the 1950s, it was a landscape bursting with agriculture.
Ancient deity, pet and endangered species. Why is axolotl Mexico's most beloved amphibian?
February 23, 2025 - 9:00 PM

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Legend has it the axolotl was not always an amphibian. Long before it became Mexico’s most beloved salamander and efforts to prevent its extinction flourished, it was a sneaky god.
Winter sowing in upcycled containers creates stronger seedlings in spring
February 15, 2025 - 11:00 AM

It’s either time -- or nearly time -- to start seeds indoors for the upcoming growing season, depending on where you live. But what about starting them outdoors, despite the frozen ground, whipping winds and, perhaps, snow cover?
What to do on Valentine's Day in Okanagan, Kamloops
February 02, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Love is in the air every year around Feb. 14, but sometimes it can be challenging to find something special to do with that special someone on Valentine's Day.
Trudeau announces 25 per cent targeted retaliatory tariffs
February 01, 2025 - 8:26 PM

WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will hit back with steep, immediate retaliatory tariffs on American goods after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he is moving ahead with devastating duties on Canada starting Tuesday.
Meal prepping to save money? A dietitian's tips for meals that don't suck
February 01, 2025 - 3:00 PM

As the price of just about everything has risen over the past few years, Canadians looking to rein in their spending usually turn to discretionary costs first.
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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 first week of April 2025. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones

No fine for Kelowna brewery that sold beer to undercover minor
A Kelowna brewery successfully avoided a fine for selling beer to an undercover minor, but it did fire the employee. The province's liquor regulator decided against handing down a $7,000 fine after an 18-year-old bought a six-pack from

Marijuana gummies send 11 New York middle-schoolers to hospitals
MORICHES, New York (AP) — Police and a middle school in suburban New York are looking into how a student got hold of marijuana gummies and gave them to about a dozen schoolmates, sending 11 of them to hospitals. The episode happened M

Don't demolish old Kelowna homes to make way for development, recycle or move them
As Kelowna’s population grows the city is trying to densify housing and that means replacing single-family homes, but a business has proposed that those homes can be repurposed rather than destroyed. Renewal Development and Light Hous

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Hobbyists not happy with spring closure of Kamloops gold panning hot spot
Tranquille River near Kamloops is famous for its gold panning activity, but for the second year in a row it has been closed for the spring, right at the prime time for gold panning. Located
April 03, 2025 6:00 AM
How a Kamloops Blazer netminder made it to the big leagues
Former NHL goaltender and Kamloops resident Steve Passmore is charismatic and lights up when he talks about hockey. Passmore fell in love with the game as a kid growing up in the tiny town o
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Controversial Kelowna pastor steps down amid abuse allegations
A controversial Kelowna pastor is stepping back from his role after allegations of abuse have stacked up over months. Former members of Art Lucier's congregations have for months pressur
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Don't demolish old Kelowna homes to make way for development, recycle or move them
As Kelowna’s population grows the city is trying to densify housing and that means replacing single-family homes, but a business has proposed that those homes can be repurposed rather than d
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Lytton woman wins $191,000 lottery jackpot
A woman woke up from a nap in Lytton and found out she had won $191,000. Jennifer Brown had a nap only to wake up at 2:30 a.m., discombobulated by the darkness. She checked her lottery
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Kelowna financial advisor made $70,000, but client lost $150,000
A Kelowna financial advisor who misled his clients and made $70,000 in commission while they lost $150,000 has been fined $25,000. According to a March 13 Insurance Council of BC decision, v
March 30, 2025 6:00 AM
Former Penticton mayor files yet another lawsuit against family members
The longstanding legal dispute between former Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki and members of family continues. Last week in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Vassalaki, also recognized i
April 02, 2025 7:00 PM
Vernon doctor suspended for sexual relationship with employee
A Vernon doctor has been suspended for three months after he hired a patient to work for him and then had a sexual relationship with them. According to an April 1 College of Physicians and S
April 02, 2025 2:15 PM
Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in Merritt
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Merritt this morning. Emergency crews responded to a report that a pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle on Highway 5 near Kane Valley Road
April 03, 2025 11:55 AM
Poilievre to visit Penticton and other upcoming election events and happenings
With the federal election campaign is well underway in Kamloops and the Okanagan, here are some upcoming political events and other happenings in the region. Conservative party leader Pierre
April 03, 2025 11:32 AM

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