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February 24 2026 10:32 AM

Armed robbery suspects arrested in Kelowna

Two armed suspects walked into the store, took items and fled on foot.

Anand won’t say if Canadians should cancel Mexico trips as airlines resume flights

OTTAWA — Canadian airlines resumed flights in and out of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Tuesday after widespread violence led them…

February 24 2026 10:47 AM

Carney pledges sanctions, $2 billion for Ukraine four years after full-scale invasion

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney promised another $2 billion in military aid and more sanctions on Moscow on Tuesday,…

February 24 2026 09:17 AM

Trump to give State of the Union address against backdrop of sliding poll numbers

WASHINGTON — When U.S. President Donald Trump stands before Congress on Tuesday to deliver the annual state of the union…

February 24 2026 04:00 AM

Guilty verdict for Okanagan man who broke into ex’s house armed with a screwdriver

The judge said much of his evidence was “inherently unbelievable.”

February 24 2026 01:16 AM

Porter is latest Canadian airline to restart service to Mexico

OTTAWA — Porter Airlines is resuming service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Tuesday after suspending flights to the region due…

February 24 2026 01:00 AM

Hearing on police-involved death of Myles Gray resuming after obscenity led to delay

VANCOUVER — A public hearing into the police-involved death of Myles Gray resumes in Vancouver today, after a four-week adjournment…

Osoyoos chef guilty of sexually assaulting 17-year-old cook during smoke break

The chef told the teen he had cigarettes in his car.

February 23 2026 02:35 PM

Mistrial in Kamloops alleged torture case, jury dismissed

The two accused remain on bail.

February 23 2026 01:20 PM

Lake Country vandal’s graffiti spree ended with a foot chase

"This type of vandalism has been increasing, and it is hoped that this arrest will help reduce the damage being caused.”

February 23 2026 12:00 PM

American country musician turned away from Kelowna for decade old weed conviction

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“Everybody’s got a past. Mine’s still haunting me."

February 23 2026 10:44 AM

Family, RCMP reissue appeal for tips in Merritt man’s homicide

“Investigators are of the belief that there are individuals with knowledge of Mack’s death that have not yet spoken with police."

February 23 2026 10:06 AM

Speed and impairment factors in fatal Kelowna crash

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“The victim was a 43-year-old male living in Kelowna at the time of the collision."

February 15, 2026 6:00:00 PM

‘Relax’: A beginner’s guide to Okanagan wine tasting

“It's not about what you know, it's about what you enjoy.”

February 19, 2026 4:00:00 AM

‘Cruel’ BC landlord who made life harder for disabled tenant ordered to pay $100,000

The Human Rights Tribunal said the landlords knew about their tenants disability and did nothing to accommodate her.

February 23, 2026 10:06:02 AM

Speed and impairment factors in fatal Kelowna crash

“The victim was a 43-year-old male living in Kelowna at the time of the collision."

February 23, 2026 12:00:00 PM

American country musician turned away from Kelowna for decade old weed conviction

“Everybody’s got a past. Mine’s still haunting me."

THOMPSON: Decent Americans must reject Trump and his fascism

"Hey, folks it doesn’t matter that you go to church on Sunday…or do some nice things for those who look and act like you…if you sit idly by…with your ears and eyes tuned to Right Wing propaganda networks and watch as democracy in America fails."

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February 18 2026 11:59 AM

iN DISCUSSION: Vernon Mounties face tough choices in toxic work environment

"I don't know how to explain how desperate some Mounties in Vernon must be to speak with reporters at all, let alone tell Ben Bulmer about serious trouble at their detachment."