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Canucks match Blues' offer to Bernier
The Vancouver Canucks on Monday night matched the one-year, $2.5-million offer sheet forward Steve Bernier signed with the St. Louis Blues earlier in the day.
The Vancouver Canucks on Monday night matched the one-year, $2.5-million offer sheet forward Steve Bernier signed with the St. Louis Blues earlier in the day.
Boyfriend of dead model says she didn't mind Shanghai bar work
The boyfriend of a young woman from B.C.'s Saltspring Island who was found dead in Shanghai said Tuesday she may have been unhappy, but not because of her work as a dancer in local bars.
The boyfriend of a young woman from B.C.'s Saltspring Island who was found dead in Shanghai said Tuesday she may have been unhappy, but not because of her work as a dancer in local bars.
Bell, Telus customers to pay for incoming text messages
Cellphone users with Bell and Telus are going to have to fork over a little more to receive incoming text messages under new pricing plans.
Cellphone users with Bell and Telus are going to have to fork over a little more to receive incoming text messages under new pricing plans.
Alaskan cruise ship rescued after running aground
A cruise ship that ran aground for about nine hours near Glacier Bay in Alaska has been towed to safety, U.S. Coast Guard officials say.
A cruise ship that ran aground for about nine hours near Glacier Bay in Alaska has been towed to safety, U.S. Coast Guard officials say.
Unusual places to lay down your weary head
into a business when they opened the Observatory B & B in Osoyoos, some 457 metres above B.C.'s Okanagan Valley. An accomplished amateur astronomer, Newton chose the location for its stellar view of the night sky, the best in Canada, researchers in the
into a business when they opened the Observatory B & B in Osoyoos, some 457 metres above B.C.'s Okanagan Valley. An accomplished amateur astronomer, Newton chose the location for its stellar view of the night sky, the best in Canada, researchers in the
Prince Harry says Princess Diana would be proud of his charity in Lesotho
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Survivor producer sued by ex-partner for US$70 Million
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Dire picture of B.C. wildlife, wilderness
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Not a Very Nice Day
The French port welcomes me with blood on the street.
The French port welcomes me with blood on the street.
Bad Dancing, Huge Fame
VIDEO: Why an average guy got 20 million views.
VIDEO: Why an average guy got 20 million views.
Rescue efforts fail to save swimmer
A 76-year-old Penticton man pulled from Okanagan Lake Wednesday afternoon has died. The man had been swimming with his wife in the lake when his floatation device got away from him. He apparently was attempting to catch
A 76-year-old Penticton man pulled from Okanagan Lake Wednesday afternoon has died. The man had been swimming with his wife in the lake when his floatation device got away from him. He apparently was attempting to catch
Brendan Morrison cuts deal with Ducks: report
Former Vancouver Canucks centre Brendan Morrison has agreed to a one-year, $2.75-million US contract with the Anaheim Ducks.
Former Vancouver Canucks centre Brendan Morrison has agreed to a one-year, $2.75-million US contract with the Anaheim Ducks.
Collision results in fatality
... vehicles were also found in his possession. A fatal motor vehicle collision occurred on Cult Hill, 10 km west of Salmon Arm, on July 2. According to a report by Cst. Shana Moritz of the Revelstoke Traffic Services a Toyota Camry was travelling ...
... vehicles were also found in his possession. A fatal motor vehicle collision occurred on Cult Hill, 10 km west of Salmon Arm, on July 2. According to a report by Cst. Shana Moritz of the Revelstoke Traffic Services a Toyota Camry was travelling ...
B.C. housing hits affordability limit
2007 to more than $270,000, in some cases pricing local residents out of their own market. In the Okanagan, May home sales were down by half from the same time last year, with the average house price up 10 per cent since May 2007 and closing in on
2007 to more than $270,000, in some cases pricing local residents out of their own market. In the Okanagan, May home sales were down by half from the same time last year, with the average house price up 10 per cent since May 2007 and closing in on
How Much Pay Is Too Much?
Five guys running Canaccord make $35 million.
Five guys running Canaccord make $35 million.
Valley visitors - Video
Those in the Okanagan tourism business are celebrating a great start to summer.
Those in the Okanagan tourism business are celebrating a great start to summer.
Cherry outlook - Video
Okanagan cherry growers are sour on the crop quantity but sweet on the quality.
Okanagan cherry growers are sour on the crop quantity but sweet on the quality.
A New Home - Video
The Okanagan Sun move into their new digs after losing their old locker room to fire two years ago.
The Okanagan Sun move into their new digs after losing their old locker room to fire two years ago.
Tournament raises $1,800 for charity
Golf Course head professional in an email to The Times Review. ?Twenty-eight teams from Alberta, the Kootenays, the Okanagan and Revelstoke braved the elements and with the superb course conditions enjoyed a great day of golf, food and fun.? Also
Golf Course head professional in an email to The Times Review. ?Twenty-eight teams from Alberta, the Kootenays, the Okanagan and Revelstoke braved the elements and with the superb course conditions enjoyed a great day of golf, food and fun.? Also
Central Okanagan: Glen Canyon fire
Westside fire crews were kept busy early Saturday morning when a brush fire threatened several homes. The 100 square metre fire burned in Glen Canyon Regional Park. How it started is not known, but residents report seeing homeless people camping in the
Westside fire crews were kept busy early Saturday morning when a brush fire threatened several homes. The 100 square metre fire burned in Glen Canyon Regional Park. How it started is not known, but residents report seeing homeless people camping in the
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Flames sign Todd Bertuzzi
Todd Bertuzzi is returning to a Canadian club, signing a one-year contract with the Calgary Flames worth $1.95 million US.
Todd Bertuzzi is returning to a Canadian club, signing a one-year contract with the Calgary Flames worth $1.95 million US.
Risk of large fires in Northwest low for next several days
3,800 acres, as well as a complex of fires burning on 2,633 acres about 10 miles southwest of Okanagan, Wash. Another fire, about 14 miles northeast of Bridgeport, Wash., has been fully contained on 1,400 acres. In California, however, wildfires have
3,800 acres, as well as a complex of fires burning on 2,633 acres about 10 miles southwest of Okanagan, Wash. Another fire, about 14 miles northeast of Bridgeport, Wash., has been fully contained on 1,400 acres. In California, however, wildfires have
Rockers dominate Polaris prize short list
Indie rock from both emerging and established bands dominates the short list for the 2008 Polaris Music Prize, which organizers unveiled Monday morning in Toronto.
Indie rock from both emerging and established bands dominates the short list for the 2008 Polaris Music Prize, which organizers unveiled Monday morning in Toronto.
Three Canadian eights crews capture titles at Henley Regatta
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Canadian Patrick
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'The Order of Good Cheer'
Novelist Bill Gaston on rewriting history, burning your books, and why Prince Rupert is depressing.
Novelist Bill Gaston on rewriting history, burning your books, and why Prince Rupert is depressing.
Sockeye's success near Osoyoos is a miracle in the desert
VANCOUVER -- Of all the places least likely to see a revival of wild salmon, the southern Okanagan must top the list. There, in Canada's only desert, where summer temperatures routinely make Osoyoos the national hot spot and lake waters warm to 24
VANCOUVER -- Of all the places least likely to see a revival of wild salmon, the southern Okanagan must top the list. There, in Canada's only desert, where summer temperatures routinely make Osoyoos the national hot spot and lake waters warm to 24
Bicyclists’ Photos Roll In
Check out the best from our Bike to Work Photo Contest.
Check out the best from our Bike to Work Photo Contest.
Drinks you can eat Healthy, happy cocktails
to reduce lung inflammation. Brava Bistro French 75: gin, lime juice, elderflower and sparkling wine, garnished with an Okanagan cherry soaked in brandy
to reduce lung inflammation. Brava Bistro French 75: gin, lime juice, elderflower and sparkling wine, garnished with an Okanagan cherry soaked in brandy
Wildfire season heats up
off. Crews began battling a fire southeast of Kelowna at Gillard Creek, located on the backside of South Okanagan Mountain Park. As of Monday the fire was three hectares. Lightning is suspected to be the cause. Bojahra says the fire is expected to keep
off. Crews began battling a fire southeast of Kelowna at Gillard Creek, located on the backside of South Okanagan Mountain Park. As of Monday the fire was three hectares. Lightning is suspected to be the cause. Bojahra says the fire is expected to keep
Eat, Drink & Be Merry
pubs, a cidery?and, of course, the Fairmont Empress Hotel with its afternoon tea service. Crush Wine Tours The Okanagan may be BC?s best-known wine region, but Vancouver Island now boasts more than 20 wineries. Crush Wine Tours (250-888-5748;
pubs, a cidery?and, of course, the Fairmont Empress Hotel with its afternoon tea service. Crush Wine Tours The Okanagan may be BC?s best-known wine region, but Vancouver Island now boasts more than 20 wineries. Crush Wine Tours (250-888-5748;
Sculpture theft from Vancouver park raises insurance worries
The theft of a popular sculpture from a Vancouver park is raising questions about why the city's public art is not insured.
The theft of a popular sculpture from a Vancouver park is raising questions about why the city's public art is not insured.
False Creek sewage leak may take several days to clear up
Municipal engineers have found the source of contamination that has spiked coliform levels in Vancouver's False Creek, but it may be several days before the water is declared safe.
Municipal engineers have found the source of contamination that has spiked coliform levels in Vancouver's False Creek, but it may be several days before the water is declared safe.
Final Tour Stop Brings History To Life In Vancouver
An historic steam train tour that took thousands of British Columbians on a journey through British Columbia’s rich and diverse history visited its final stop in Vancouver today. The rail tour with its vintage steam engine and fully restored train cars was a BC150 flagship event, visiting 34 communities along the Canadian Pacific railway route.
An historic steam train tour that took thousands of British Columbians on a journey through British Columbia’s rich and diverse history visited its final stop in Vancouver today. The rail tour with its vintage steam engine and fully restored train cars was a BC150 flagship event, visiting 34 communities along the Canadian Pacific railway route.
in rural Oliver
about how the crop would turn out. 'It?s a bit light,' said Hilary Sampson, a horticulturist at the Okanagan Tree Fruits Cooperative Oliver packing house. 'Quality should be nice, crops are a bit light.' Sampson said it?s due to the unlikely Okanagan
about how the crop would turn out. 'It?s a bit light,' said Hilary Sampson, a horticulturist at the Okanagan Tree Fruits Cooperative Oliver packing house. 'Quality should be nice, crops are a bit light.' Sampson said it?s due to the unlikely Okanagan
Lightning Fire
We'll find out later this morning just how many fires were caused by last night's lightning. Okanagan Landing volunteer firefighters were called out just after 8pm last night when lightning hit a tree in the Canadian Lakeview subdivision. Chief, Ed
We'll find out later this morning just how many fires were caused by last night's lightning. Okanagan Landing volunteer firefighters were called out just after 8pm last night when lightning hit a tree in the Canadian Lakeview subdivision. Chief, Ed
Social work gets a bum rap
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Bridge webcams helping commuters
Okanagan residents and visitors will be better informed about traffic and road conditions thanks to four new William R. Bennett Bridge webcams on the DriveBC website, MLAs Sindi Hawkins, Al Horning
Okanagan residents and visitors will be better informed about traffic and road conditions thanks to four new William R. Bennett Bridge webcams on the DriveBC website, MLAs Sindi Hawkins, Al Horning
Log home shipped to Europe
building of this magnitude. ?We are renowned for our log buildings,? said Doucette. ?And particularly in the North Okanagan there is a lot of talented log home builders.? The company employs seven workers, and Doucette thanks his lucky stars that
building of this magnitude. ?We are renowned for our log buildings,? said Doucette. ?And particularly in the North Okanagan there is a lot of talented log home builders.? The company employs seven workers, and Doucette thanks his lucky stars that
The Okanagan art of sampling fees
The Okanagan art of sampling fees Heather Kingston Wine a Lot Friday July 04, 2008 Recently I had the opportunity to travel through British Columbia's wine country in the Okanagan region. With
The Okanagan art of sampling fees Heather Kingston Wine a Lot Friday July 04, 2008 Recently I had the opportunity to travel through British Columbia's wine country in the Okanagan region. With
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about how the crop would turn out. "It's a bit light," said Hilary Sampson, a horticulturist at the Okanagan Tree Fruits Cooperative Oliver packing house. "Quality should be nice, crops are a bit light." Sampson said it's due to the unlikely Okanagan
about how the crop would turn out. "It's a bit light," said Hilary Sampson, a horticulturist at the Okanagan Tree Fruits Cooperative Oliver packing house. "Quality should be nice, crops are a bit light." Sampson said it's due to the unlikely Okanagan
Cherry crops light, good quality
about how the crop would turn out. "It's a bit light," said Hilary Sampson, a horticulturist at the Okanagan Tree Fruits Cooperative Oliver packing house. "Quality should be nice, crops are a bit light." Sampson said it's due to the unlikely Okanagan
about how the crop would turn out. "It's a bit light," said Hilary Sampson, a horticulturist at the Okanagan Tree Fruits Cooperative Oliver packing house. "Quality should be nice, crops are a bit light." Sampson said it's due to the unlikely Okanagan
Fire guts home
about how the crop would turn out. "It's a bit light," said Hilary Sampson, a horticulturist at the Okanagan Tree Fruits Cooperative Oliver packing house. "Quality should be nice, crops are a bit light." Sampson said it's due to the unlikely Okanagan
about how the crop would turn out. "It's a bit light," said Hilary Sampson, a horticulturist at the Okanagan Tree Fruits Cooperative Oliver packing house. "Quality should be nice, crops are a bit light." Sampson said it's due to the unlikely Okanagan
The Culture of Meat
Podcast: 'Deconstructing Dinner' launches Livestock Lost series with an inside look at factory slaughterhouses.
Podcast: 'Deconstructing Dinner' launches Livestock Lost series with an inside look at factory slaughterhouses.
Severe thunderstorms start fires, possibly damage crops
The Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes the Okanagan, is reporting about 40 new fires in the region from Thursday night's lightning storms. Fire Information Officer Dale Bojhara says most of those are in the Vernon and Salmon Arm
The Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes the Okanagan, is reporting about 40 new fires in the region from Thursday night's lightning storms. Fire Information Officer Dale Bojhara says most of those are in the Vernon and Salmon Arm
Peachland woman calling for changes to procedure
... be reached via e-mail at george.abbott.mla.@leg.bc.ca or by writing to PO Box 607, 202A-371 Alexander Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N7. It is estimated that 2,800 women in B.C. will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, according to the ...
... be reached via e-mail at george.abbott.mla.@leg.bc.ca or by writing to PO Box 607, 202A-371 Alexander Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N7. It is estimated that 2,800 women in B.C. will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, according to the ...
The Peninsula braces for large retail ?€?supercentre?€™
come in. I think we?re going to be so busy.? The next ?supercentre? is to open in the Okanagan, in West Bank.
come in. I think we?re going to be so busy.? The next ?supercentre? is to open in the Okanagan, in West Bank.
Shoreview couple's getaway is Vancouver condo
visit other parts of the Pacific Northwest, including Victoria and Whistler, British Columbia, and the wine country in Okanagan Valley.
visit other parts of the Pacific Northwest, including Victoria and Whistler, British Columbia, and the wine country in Okanagan Valley.
Drinks you can eat
to reduce lung inflammation. Brava Bistro French 75: gin, lime juice, elderflower and sparkling wine, garnished with an Okanagan cherry soaked in brandy
to reduce lung inflammation. Brava Bistro French 75: gin, lime juice, elderflower and sparkling wine, garnished with an Okanagan cherry soaked in brandy