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Stage 2 water restrictions in effect for West Kelowna
In an effort to reduce water demand during drought, the City of West Kelowna has implemented Stage 2 water regulations effective immediately. Under Stage 2...
McIlroy ready to return to PGA Tour policy board, and eager to enjoy his first trip to New Orleans
ACONDALE, La. (AP) — For this week, at least, Rory McIlroy is focused on “fun” during his first visit to New Orleans for the PGA Tour's lone team event....
Disgraced former Kelowna social worker living with sister while on day parole
After serving just 14 months of his five-year sentence in jail, Robert Saunders has lived at his sister’s house for the past six months. And the Parole...
Bengals pick up fifth-year option on WR Ja'Marr Chase's contract
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals have exercised the fifth-year option on the rookie contract for star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, the team said...
Ex-minor league umpire sues MLB, says he was harassed by female ump, fired for being bisexual man
NEW YORK (AP) — A fired minor league umpire sued Major League Baseball on Wednesday, claiming he was sexually harassed by a female umpire and discriminated...
All welcome at nature hike with biologist on Osoyoos' Anarchist Mountain
Hikers can talk nature during an hour-long Anarchist Mountain Stewardship Walk for Earth Week on Thursday. "We're going to walk around the area and...
Man United beats Sheffield United 4-2 after twice falling behind against last-place team
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Manchester United beat Sheffield United 4-2 in the Premier League on Wednesday. Erik ten Hag's team...
Lightning and Islanders searching for answers to rebound from 2-0 deficits in NHL playoffs
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Experience tells the Tampa Bay Lightning it’s time to go to work — not panic. The New York Islanders are also down 2-0 after playing...
'Fearless' dog reunites with owner after surviving 100-foot cliff fall in West Vancouver
Freeway is back home and resting – but it’s been a harrowing couple of days for the pup. The three-year-old lab-mix survived a fall off a 100-foot...
PGA Tour players learn how much loyalty is worth in new equity program
Players who stayed loyal to the PGA Tour amid lucrative recruitment by Saudi-funded LIV Golf are starting to find out how much that loyalty could be worth. The...
BC Transit helping celebrate Youth Week in Penticton and Summerland
BC Transit, the City of Penticton and the District of Summerland have announced free transit during Youth Week, May 1 – 7, 2024. In Summerland, Route 30...
Vaisakhi parade in Kelowna could draw up to 10,000 people
A celebration that dates back thousands of years will bring colour, faith, food and community together in Kelowna this weekend. The annual Vaisakhi parade will...
Atalanta beats 10-man Fiorentina 4-1 to reach Italian Cup final vs. Juventus
BERGAMO, Italy (AP) — Atalanta advanced to the Italian Cup final with a 4-1 win over 10-man Fiorentina on Wednesday to set up a meeting with Juventus for the...
Red Sox lose another starting pitcher, RHP Brayan Bello placed on injured list with a tight back
CLEVELAND (AP) — Boston's pitching staff took another big hit Wednesday as the Red Sox placed starter Brayan Bello on the injury list with upper back...
Community discussion to take place in North Kamloops around continuing supports for vulnerable
A community forum will take place Thursday morning to come up with a plan for how to support the North Shore’s most vulnerable residents after Tranquille...
Nixon Earthworks Ltd. wins Coldstream paving contract with $700k bid
Nixon Earthworks Ltd., has been awarded the Husband Road paving tender to repair and upgrade the Coldstream road. Nixon Earthworks was awarded the contract with...
The Pirates are sticking to the plan with Paul Skenes, even as pitching prospect dominates in minors
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes is looking every bit the ace the Pittsburgh Pirates thought they were getting when they selected the hard-throwing right-hander...
LSU's Jayden Daniels downplays issues with Commanders, says he'd be 'blessed' to go No. 2 overall
DETROIT (AP) — Jayden Daniels handled the media with the same poise and command he displays in the pocket. Asked a few times about speculation that he...
OC students win medals at Skills Provincials competition
When it comes to Skills Canada competitions, Okanagan College (OC) students have proven they are among the best in the province, with several moving on to...
76ers, Magic, Lakers head home for Game 3 trailing 2-0 in NBA playoff series
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid and the 76ers had just dropped two straight playoff games in New York that left them feeling like — well, like their playoff...