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BC Hydro to announce new AI data centres; don’t expect any in the Okanagan
"The problem with data centres is they can be constructed very fast and they use a lot of power."
Penticton encampment eviction couldn’t come at a worse time for sharing information
Action is supposed to start Oct. 30 but trying to get answers about what's happening is nearly impossible right now.
Crash detection alerts Kamloops RCMP to serious collision on Trans-Canada
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Five people the car were rushed to hospital including two in critical condition.
Harwinder Sandhu just qualified for MLA pension despite losing Vernon-Lumby seat
Being a politician also comes with a very good severance package.
iN VIDEO: Okanagan Vintage Fair draws crowds for unique finds and vintage wares
Crowds of people came out to Kelowna’s Parkinson Recreation Centre for the Okanagan Vintage Fair, a market full of timeless…
iN VIDEO: Bookish Market brings book lovers aboard the S.S. Sicamous
A unique book market took place aboard the S.S. Sicamous on Sunday. Many locals came out and enjoyed meeting local…
Halloween river float and roller-skating event offers a spooky outdoor adventure in Kamloops
Costumes, river views and roller-skating are set to bring a different kind of Halloween celebration to Kamloops, where the Witches,…
BC swung hard to the right? That’s ‘way off base’, expert says
"That narrative of this being a swing to the right, it's way off-base."
Vernon killer has parole revoked, but still not behind bars
He did a year in jail before getting parole.
iN NUMBERS: How the Thompson-Okanagan helped the BC Conservative sweep
Did you get an "I voted" sticker this weekend?
From grey to navy blue: BC RCMP rollout new, modern uniform shirts
RCMP officers in BC are getting some new duds.
Three Thompson-Okanagan MLAs who shook the balance of power in BC
The BC Conservatives was steadily reshaped as each left the party over 18 months, and one returned.
Sun Peaks Alpine Club brings Oktoberfest celebration to Kamloops
The Sun Peaks Alpine Club is bringing a taste of Oktoberfest to Kamloops with an evening of Bavarian food, beer, entertainment and fundraising. The celebration takes place Saturday, October 24, at Columbo Lodge, with guests encouraged to embrace the theme...
Many feared trapped as a tall building collapses in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Many people were feared trapped as a tall building collapsed Friday in Kenya’s capital, leaving a huge mound of concrete and more than a dozen floors stacked like pancakes, with little space between them. The building...
Crash detection alerts Kamloops RCMP to serious collision on Trans-Canada
Five people the car were rushed to hospital including two in critical condition.
Indonesia seizes over 2 tons of narcotics in one of the country’s largest drug busts
BELAWAN, Indonesia (AP) — Authorities in Indonesia have seized 1.2 tons of liquid methamphetamine in Aceh and intercepted a vessel carrying 1.16 tons of ketamine off Sumatra in two major drug operations, officials said Friday. Authorities raided a clandestine drug...
iN DISCUSSION: Feds puts limits on MAID eligibility for those with mental illness
"Why should people with mental illness be made to suffer, potentially forever, because circumstances and treatments might change one day. Might."
iN DISCUSSION: How about some kindness for those incumbents who lost
What surprised you the most about the municipal elections?
iN DISCUSSION: Local elections worth your time and consideration
"Voter turnout in local elections is often laughably, sadly low."
Decimated B.C. NDP caucus meeting to discuss interim leadership after election loss
VICTORIA — Members of the decimated B.C. NDP caucus are set to meet at the…
Some B.C. legislators qualified for full pension a day before election
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s snap election on Saturday was held a day after a dozen…
Kutryk to become fifth Canadian astronaut to perform a spacewalk
Joshua Kutryk is set to become the fifth Canadian astronaut to perform a spacewalk today.…
In the news today: Canada-EU summit, U.S. midterms loom, Kutryk spacewalk
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Auditor general to release reports on greenhouse gases, coal exports, pesticides
OTTAWA — The federal spending watchdog plans to issue report cards today tracking government agencies’…
Spain reckons with second deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election
URDA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s second high-speed rail disaster this year, in which one train…
An 8-year-old girl was attacked by a wolf in a German zoo
BERLIN (AP) — An 8-year-old girl was attacked by at least one wolf inside a…
UN reports a sharp rise in Afghanistan poppy cultivation despite a Taliban ban
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Poppy cultivation and opium production in Afghanistan rose sharply over the…
Auditor general to release reports on greenhouse gases, coal exports, pesticides
OTTAWA — The federal spending watchdog plans to issue report cards today tracking government agencies’…
National security strategy coming today will include focus on safeguarding economy
OTTAWA — The Liberal government plans to release a national security strategy today that maps…
Hometown of ‘Addams Family’ creator becomes ghoulish Halloween destination
WESTFIELD, N.J. (AP) — Before there was “The Addams Family,” there was Westfield. Cartoonist Charles…
South Carolina police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death after coroner’s ruling
Police in South Carolina have closed their investigation into the overdose death of actor Hayden…
Oilers wrap up road trip with strong win over surging Flames
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers closed out their road trip in ideal fashion, cooling off…
Raptors backup point guard Jamal Shead providing leadership on and off the court
TORONTO — Before every Toronto Raptors game Jamal Shead starts bouncing in place, dancing to…
Sri Lanka wins toss, fields against England in Pakistan cricket tri-series
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — England was forced to bat first in its bid for a…
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iN VIDEO: Okanagan Vintage Fair draws crowds for unique finds and vintage wares
Crowds of people came out to Kelowna’s Parkinson Recreation Centre for the Okanagan Vintage Fair,…
iN VIDEO: Bookish Market brings book lovers aboard the S.S. Sicamous
A unique book market took place aboard the S.S. Sicamous on Sunday. Many locals came…