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Astros send RHP Forrest Whitley to the Rays for cash
The Houston Astros traded Forrest Whitley to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash on Friday, sending the struggling right-hander to a new home after he was once a highly regarded prospect. The 6-foot-7 Whitley ...
Basements flood, taps run dry as Kelowna neighbourhood hit with water issue
People living in Kelowna's Glenmore neighbourhood had an unwelcome surprise Friday morning,  which could result in costly ...
Vernon RCMP warn of counterfeit Canadian and U.S. currency on the area
Vernon RCMP are alerting the public after a few recent cases of counterfeit currency were reported in the area.
Sam Burns sets the target at Oakmont with a 65 in the second round at the US Open
Sam Burns is a birdie machine at Oakmont, a label not many expected at this U.S. Open. By avoiding another sloppy finish, Burns posted a 5-under 65 on Friday and set the target for the late starters — ...
Kamloops Mounties deploy spike belt to stop stolen delivery van after 'erratic and dangerous driving'
Mounties used a spike belt to stop a delivery van that was spotted driving dangerously after it was stolen Friday morning in North Kamloops. Police said they were alerted at about 11 a.m. that a ...
Trail Health Centre Laboratory to close at the end of the month
A prominent medical facility that provides urgent laboratory services in Trail is closing down. Interior Health announced Thursday that the Trail Health Centre Laboratory, located at 1101 Dewdney A ...
Open burning is over for Electoral Areas: says Regional District of North Okanagan
The Regional District of North Okanagan is reminding residents that Category 2 open burning in the Kamloops Fire Centre is officially prohibited at noon today, June 13.
New downtown Kelowna studio invites all ages to explore their creative side
A new, all-ages creative space is opening its doors in downtown Kelowna, offering artists, makers, and curious minds a chance to explore and express themselves. AesthetiKs LAB, located at 436 Bernard ...
Longtime Maple Leafs broadcaster Joe Bowen to retire after 2025-26 season
TORONTO — Longtime Toronto Maple Leafs broadcaster Joe Bowen is calling it a career after the 2025-26 NHL season. The 74-year-old from Sudbury, Ont., made the announcement on social media Friday.
2 Chinese scientists will stay in jail while accused of bringing biological material to US
Two Chinese scientists accused of smuggling or shipping biological material into the United States for use at the University ...
Swimming advisory at Reiswig Regional Park
A swimming advisory has been issued at Reiswig Regional Park following higher than acceptable E.coli counts in water samples, the Regional District of Central Okanagan says.
Panthers power play could be an edge in tight Stanley Cup final against the Oilers
Staying out of the penalty box is a good place to start for all the players involved in the Stanley Cup final. After talking ...