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Bear ‘destroyed’ as sightings continue in Golden

Black bears are searching for food while they wait for berries to ripen on the West Coast and that means it’s vital for all residents and visitors to secure their attractants and keep their garbage indoors. (Westerly file photo)

Residents are encouraged to secure garbage to reduce risk of further destruction of wildlife

by Claire Palmer
11h ago

The Latest

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces new COVID-19 measures for Alberta in Calgary, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Alberta introduces new rules, passport as COVID puts health system days from collapse
- updated 11h ago
Kootenay-Columbia candidates discuss economic and social issues in online forum
- updated 12h ago
Golden sees 17 new cases of COVID-19
- 13h ago
COVID-19 cases plummet across West Boundary, Kootenays
- updated 13h ago
Morning Start: The world’s longest legs stretch almost a metre and a half

Colour Tongues hits the stage at Fernando’s Pub in Kelowna in 2020. (Contributed)

Okanagan restaurants not following vaccine card protocol will face consequences: BCRFA

by Twila Amato

8h ago

Campfire bans are not being lifted in Enderby, Armstrong, Spallumcheen, BX and Silver Star, despite Vernon lifting the ban Sept. 10. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

Campfire ban lifted in some North Okanagan communities

by Jennifer Smith

7h ago

Brenda and Gord Gartley were evicted from their Maple Ridge home after entering a rent-to-own agreement with realtor Kevin Bratch and his partner. (Contributed)

B.C. realtor order to pay $95,000 penalty for predatory rent-to-own scheme

by Colleen Flanagan

6h ago

A Kamloops mother said her son was taunted, punched and kicked, made to walk like a dog and, most seriously, forced to cut his own arm with a knife he carries. She said the attack occurred this past Saturday at Overlander Beach. The Kamloops RCMP confirmed three youths were arrested and that the investigation is proceeding.
Photograph By KTW

Kamloops mother issues warning after attack on transgender teen

8h ago

Leaders’ constituency offices charged the taxpayer for pennies in photocopy expenses

by The Canadian Press

9h ago

Weather Network says a pretty nice fall is in store for Canada

FILE – A health care worker is seen outside the Emergency dept. of the Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver Monday, March 30, 2020. . THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

All health care workers in B.C. must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 26: Henry

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh puts on his jacket following a morning announcement in Sioux Lookout, Ont., Monday, September 13, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Singh and Trudeau promise to crack down on demonstrations outside hospitals

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau makes a campaign stop in Mississauga, Ont., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

VIDEO: Trudeau says he did not want Wilson-Raybould to lie as SNC-Lavalin affair re-emerges

Friend of slain family grateful Wells Gray murderer denied parole

More than 100,000 people signed Tammy Arishenkoff’s petition to keep David Ennis behind bars

by Twila Amato

7h ago

Home destroyed by the White Rock Lake fire. (Todd McMurray)

Penticton liquor store raises most money for B.C. wildfire victims

BC Liquor and Cannabis Store patrons donated $1.45 million to Red Cross wildfire relief

by Monique Tamminga

10h ago

TikTok viral video challenge hits 3 B.C. high schools
- updated 9h ago
B.C. COVID-19 infections creeping up, 706 more Thursday
- updated 9h ago
Murder prompts Kelowna’s top cop to call for wellness check changes
- 11h ago
Recovery phase underway for residents in wake of White Rock Lake fire
- 10h ago
Police union survey says most in B.C. support enforcement at Fairy Creek
- 11h ago

UBC Okanagan Heat welcoming fans back this weekend

All fans in attendance must be double vaccinated

by Paula Tran

12h ago

Prospera Place in Kelowna. (Marissa Baecker/Shoot the Breeze)

Kelowna Rockets home opener pushed

Fans will need to wait a little longer for regular-season action

by Michael Rodriguez

13h ago

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