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On demand busing
Re. On demand with BC Transit (Castanet, April 18) For me, it’s daja vu all over again. Many residents probably think, “Gee, how innovative.”...
BOOGIE THE BRIDGE: Three columnists complete week seven of an eight-week journey to prepare for Boogie
Join columnists Max Patel, Dylana Kneeshaw and Kristen Holliday each Friday morning as they lace up their running shoes to take part in RUNClub training for...
Kelowna's most wanted
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following female who is wanted on a province-wide warrant in effect as of April 16, 2024....
Penticton's downtown
I am writing to inform (readers) of my thoughts on the business opportunities of our merchants in (Penticton’s) downtown core. We must focus our city...
Joly urges halt to escalating violence as Israel suspected of airstrike on Iran
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is once again urging Israel and Iran to prevent their long-running conflict from spiralling into a broader Middle...
New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba may be the most interesting man in hockey
Jacob Trouba is captain of the best team in the NHL this season, the New York Rangers, one of the oldest franchises in hockey in one of the world's greatest...
Why change vote?
Kelowna city Councillors Ron Cannan, Gordon Lovegrove, Mohini Singh and Rick Webber voted against the whopping pay raises during the first and second council...
Playoff-less Penguins want to sign up Sidney Crosby long-term. Might be easy part of busy offseason
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins eventually became the team Kyle Dubas envisioned in his first season as the club's general manager/director of...
Streaking Jets prepare for playoff clash with star-studded Avalanche
WINNIPEG — Sean Monahan was walking his dog when a car drove past him, braked, backed up and stopped. A mother and her son hopped out and approached the...
Cavaliers feel better prepared for playoff stage after '23 flop, face Magic in first-round series
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen doesn't regret the harsh, eye-popping review he gave of his postseason performance a year ago. Looking back,...
Okanagan Forest Task Force hosts second annual fundraiser Saturday
The Okanagan Forest Task Force expects to collect over one million pounds of trash from the backcountry this year. That work comes with a cost, so the...
Erling Haaland is a doubt for Man City's FA Cup semifinal against Chelsea
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erling Haaland has suffered a muscle injury and will be assessed ahead of Manchester City’s FA Cup semifinal against Chelsea on...
West Kelowna resident startled out of sleep by tree falling onto apartment building
A tree came crashing down, falling into an apartment building in West Kelowna early Friday morning. A resident at 3401 Old Okanagan Highway told Castanet he was...
Flo Rida announces tour stop in Penticton
Rapper Flo Rida is coming to Penticton. On Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, the Miami-based artist behind hits like "Low (Feat. T-Pain," "Good...
Lacazette ready to play for Lyon against PSG after face injury
LYON, France (AP) — Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette has recovered from a face injury and could play against Paris Saint-Germain in the French league on...
Italy earns 5th Champions League spot for next season because of overall success in Europe
ROME (AP) — Italy is the first nation to benefit from UEFA’s move to award an extra Champions League qualifying spot based on countries’ overall records...
CF Montreal striker Matias Coccaro out 8-10 weeks with injury
MONTREAL — CF Montreal will have to put their depth to the test this weekend with forwards Matias Coccaro, Josef Martinez and Mahala Opoku all out with...
Previewing the 1st round of the NBA playoffs, which start on Saturday
Preview capsules for the first round of the NBA playoffs, which start Saturday. ___ EASTERN CONFERENCE No. 2 NEW YORK KNICKS (50-32) vs. No. 7 PHILADELPHIA...
The NBA playoffs are finally here. And as LeBron James says, 'it's a sprint now'
There’s a 64-win team in Boston that ran away with the league’s best record. The defending champions in Denver, a group that won 57 games. A fearless young...
His goal likely saved Ferguson's job at Man United. Now Coventry coach could push Ten Hag near exit
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Before Eric Cantona, David Beckham or Cristiano Ronaldo, there was Mark Robins. The list of Manchester United greats is long but...