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Indians vote in the first phase of the world's largest election as Modi seeks a third term
Millions of Indians began voting Friday in a six-week election that's a referendum on Narendra Modi, the populist prime minister who has championed an...
2 suspects detained in Poland after last month's attack on a Navalny ally in Lithuania
Two people have been detained in Poland on suspicion of attacking Russian opposition activist Leonid Volkov, an ally of the late activist Alexei Navalny, the...
Ottawa mass killing suspect not seeking bail, as emails show college search for intel
The 19-year-old Sri Lankan national charged in the mass killing of a newcomer family in Ottawa has no plan to seek bail, his lawyer says. Febrio De-Zoysa was...
Ottawa to force banks to call carbon rebate a carbon rebate in direct deposits
Canadian banks that refuse to identify the carbon rebate by name when doing direct deposits are forcing the government to change the law to make them do it,...
'Won't be a quick fix': Indigo needs turnaround as privatization nears, experts say
As Canada’s biggest bookstore-turned-gift-giver’s-paradise edges toward privatization, it's evident from a stroll around one of its Toronto...
Observing the radio universe
A few months ago, a strange problem arose at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory, Penticton near Penticton. There were periodic bursts of intense...
North Kamloops kids seek petition signatures, hope to convince city to install swing set at park
There’s a slide, and some monkey bars — but according to a group of neighbourhood kids, their small North Kamloops playground could really use a...
TNFC expects revenue to bounce back after Hollywood strikes dampened 2023 filming in Kamloops area
After spending dropped significantly last year due to Hollywood strikes, the Thompson-Nicola Film Commission is predicting the economic impact of production in...
B.C.'s top court overturns jail sentence for Kamloops fraudster who bilked employer for $11K
B.C.’s top court has overturned a jail sentence for a “predatory” Kamloops fraudster who bilked her employer for $11,000 to pay for concert...
CSRD directors hear some changes already underway after receiving report on last year's wildfire response
Columbia Shuswap Regional District staff and directors were eager to take action after receiving a report on community feedback received in response to last...
’Never seen a crop this low’: Okanagan cherry farmers having a terrible year
A budding disaster is unfolding across the Okanagan-Similkameen. Now that blossoms are starting to appear, cherry growers are realizing they face a significant...
Vernon Farmer's Market kicked off its 45 season Thursday
The Vernon Farmers' Market is back. The outdoor market officially kicked off the 2024 season Thursday in the Kal Tire Place parking lot. The market is also...
Kelowna winery alleges former employee stole $450k over 30 months
The owners of a Kelowna winery allege a former employee stole nearly $450,000 over a 30-month period. A recent BC Supreme Court judgment outlines the...
Naked Cafe, Kelowna plant-based restaurant, up for sale
The Naked Cafe is up for sale. The well-known downtown Kelowna plant-based restaurant shared the sale on Facebook Marketplace earlier this month. The restaurant...
Canadian Armed Forces holding an open house at the Brigadier Angle Armoury Saturday
If you ever wanted to know what goes on behind the doors at the Brigadier Angle Armoury in downtown Kelowna, here's your chance. The Canadian Armed Forces...
Former employee sues Armstrong IPE, seeks severance
A former employee is suing the Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede. Court documents show Vanessa Emily Walker filed a claim against the Armstrong IPE on...
Summerland groups hosting multiple events throughout Earth Week
Committed to climate action and building on advancing local climate action initiatives, Summerland will be host to numerous events for Earth Week, starting this...
Kamloops Farmers' Market preparing to start 2024 season on Saturday
The 200-block of St. Paul Street will once again be filled with vendors, crafters and artisans as the Kamloops Farmers’ Market kicks off its 2024 season...
South Okanagan-Similkameen hosting 'Playing in My Shoes' events promoting disc golf for all abilities
Okanagan-Similkameen disc golf enthusiasts are encouraged to experience recreation with different ability levels as part of the upcoming Accessibility Week. ...
Indie movie set and filmed in Penticton to premiere in local movie theatres
A Penticton-based film will soon be premiering at the local box office, after making its way through film festivals last year. Making her feature directorial...