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Substantial raises coming for unionized City of Kamloops, TNRD staffers
Local government workers are getting sizeable inflation-driven raises over the next couple years — a 12 per cent wage increase at the City of Kamloops and...
Cubs OF Cody Bellinger sidelined by two fractured ribs on his right side
CHICAGO (AP) — Cody Bellinger has two fractured ribs on his right side, sidelining another key player for the Chicago Cubs. Bellinger got hurt when he hit the...
Francisco Lindor slugs a pair of 2-run homers and Mets end 3-game skid with 8-2 win over Giants
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Francisco Lindor hit a pair of two-run homers and the New York Mets avoided a three-game series sweep on Wednesday with an 8-2 win over...
Blue Jays place Kiermaier on 10-day DL, call up prospect Barger
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Toronto Blue Jays have placed centre fielder Kevin Kiermaier on the 10-day injured list with a left hip injury. Kiermaier left...
Traffic snarled on Valleyview Drive after collision involving cyclist
UPDATE: 3:37 p.m. A cyclist was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a collision Wednesday in Valleyview, police say. According to...
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...
Shohei Ohtani's hard-hit blast adds to torrid start in 1st season with Dodgers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s 450-foot home run on Tuesday night at Nationals Park was the hardest hit of his career. The Los Angeles Dodgers star's...
Ravens agree to 2-year extension with wide receiver Rashod Bateman
OWINGS MILLS, Md (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens gave wide receiver Rashod Bateman a two-year contract extension on Wednesday that will keep the 2021 first-round...
Everton beats Liverpool 2-0 in Jurgen Klopp's last Merseyside derby
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored as Everton beat Liverpool 2-0 in the Premier League on Wednesday. The win at...
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...