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Palestinian gunmen kill 6 people in attack on Jerusalem bus stop
September 08, 2025 - 5:51 PM

JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian attackers opened fire at a bus stop during the morning rush hour in Jerusalem on Monday, killing six people and wounding another 12, according to Israeli officials.
Kootenay man who assaulted senior loses appeal over $1,400 in restitution
August 20, 2025 - 7:00 PM

A Kootenay man, who repeatedly punched a 72-year-old man in the face and body as he lay on the ground, has lost an appeal to overturn a court order that he pay $1,400 after he smashed the senior's windshield.
Driver doing 218 km/h near Kelowna nabbed after passing cop car
August 20, 2025 - 12:01 PM
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A driver doing 218 km/h in a 70 zone on Highway 97 near Kelowna, who was flashing his headlights to get slower driver to pull over and out of his way, was caught because one of those vehicles he passed was a cop car.
Summerland man gets six months for walking stick assault
August 06, 2025 - 2:30 PM

A Summerland man with no prior criminal record has been sentenced to six months in jail after assaulting another man with a walking stick and smashing the windshield of his vehicle nearly four years ago.
iN VIDEO: Williams Lake drunk driver injured in low speed crash caught on camera
July 25, 2025 - 11:00 AM

BC Highway Patrol captured a “strange crash” in Williams Lake that ended with head injury for a drunk driver.
Cyclists reeling in wake of Okanagan Granfondo fatal collision
July 18, 2025 - 6:00 AM
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The finish line is a place for triumph and celebration after a long-distance cycling race, but it was a confusing experience after this year's Okanagan Granfondo.
Ping, ping ping. Here's what it's like to drive into a big hailstorm in the name of science
June 14, 2025 - 3:00 PM

INSIDE A TEXAS HAILSTORM (AP) — Wind roared against the SUV's windows as its tires sloshed through water dumped onto the road by the downpour. A horizon-wide funnel cloud loomed out the window, several miles away. Then came the loud metallic pings on the roof. First one, then another. Then it was too fast to count and too loud to hear much of anything else.
Leading Edge Glass is Making Clear Vision Easier Than Ever
May 26, 2025 - 8:00 AM
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If you are noticing chips, cracks, or other damage in your windscreen, it’s time for repair or replacement. Don't worry, though; Leading Edge Glass in Kelowna has made windshield repair and replacement easier than ever.
Israelis and Palestinians rejoice after more hostages and prisoners are freed
January 30, 2025 - 7:34 PM

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Eight more hostages were freed from the Gaza Strip by Hamas-led militants on Thursday in a sometimes chaotic process that briefly delayed Israel's release of 110 Palestinian prisoners and underscored the fragility of the ceasefire that began earlier this month.
Christmas bird counts in Kamloops, Okanagan show below average numbers
December 24, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Every December more than a dozen bird counts happen in the Thompson-Okanagan region thanks to dedicated birders and this year the total number of birds counted is down in some regions.
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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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iN PHOTOS: Enjoy the Shuswap with two houses on waterfront acreage for mere $30M
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iN PHOTOS: Vacant old Star Theatre in Armstrong brought back to life
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Vernon Canadian Tire reopening auto service following fire
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Masterchef responds to claim she stole thousands from restaurant
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UNFRIENDED: Race for Kelowna mayor gets personal
KELOWNA - When Tom Dyas announced he was running against his friend and Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran in the Oct. 20 municipal election, much was made of their close friendship. “We&rsquo
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You'll never guess what this Kamloops woman wants for her 100th birthday
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iN VIDEO: Lake Country couple leaves everything behind for new life on sailboat
It has been just over a year since Lake Country couple Tamara and Josh Lawrence left a typical life on the land to live on a 600-square-foot sailboat on the Atlantic Ocean. He was in corpora
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STUCK ON THE COQUIHALLA: Dozens of closures and Mother Nature's havoc on the mountain pass
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iN PHOTOS: This Coldstream house is for sale for nearly $20 million
A listing in Lake Country could be the most expensive piece of real estate sold in the Okanagan — if the owner gets the listing price. Realtor Priscilla Sookarow has been trying for th
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iN VIDEO: Aftermath of deadly multi-vehicle crash that closed the Coquihalla
The Coquihalla Highway near Hope remains closed following a multi-vehicle crash this morning that claimed a life and injured numerous other people. The crash happened just before 10 a.m. tod
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