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New Vernon councillor hasn’t “had time to think about” dropping conflicting role
Can the two co-exist?
Threat of wrecking ball at historic Kamloops school revives stagnant debate
"We need to start figuring out what to actually do with that building, and actually make a decision that's long-term instead of piecemeal."
West Kelowna’s new school trustee is fresh out of high school and he says that’s his advantage
“I knew there was a lot that could have been done to better prepare me and lots of other people for life after public education and frankly, I feel like I didn't get that.”
Kelowna’s OneBC candidate isn’t really running to win
“Perhaps the way that (Dallas Brodie) says things could be more tactful."
Kamloops Blazers return home for two WHL matchups at Sandman Centre
The sound of skates cutting across the ice and fans cheering from the stands will fill Sandman Centre again as…
New Kelowna councillor is about to find out ‘how hard could it be’
“Just give me a few weeks. Wait and see.”
Where to find late, lauded Kelowna artist Geert Maas’s work
The celebrated sculptor left his mark on the region he called home for more than 40 years.
New West Kelowna water system still limping on temporary fix two years later
"It's like ripping a scab off an old wound, but at the end of the day we had a mechanical failure and it led to this challenge in our distribution network."
Last chance to shop Kamloops Farmers’ Market as outdoor season winds down
There are only two Wednesday markets left before the Kamloops Farmers’ Market wraps up its…
iN PHOTOS: Tiny sparrows use big tactics to survive and thrive
A common tactic for sparrows is pretending to have a broken wing to lure predators away from nests.
Okanagan doubles number of women mayors; still not close to parity
It seems like a lot. It's really not.
Out with the old: Voters ditch sitting politicians in Kamloops, Okanagan
Kamloops saw the highest municipal election voter turnout in the Thompson-Okanagan region which saw incumbent mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson place fourth.
Social media stunts that paid off (or didn’t) in Kamloops, Kelowna election campaigns
"I’ve had people tell me I need to focus on traditional aspects of campaigning, but I ultimately lead with my gut feeling."
B.C. restaurant Baan Lao wins best in North America award for 2026
RICHMOND — A Richmond, B.C., restaurant has been named the best in North America by a global hospitality and culinary industries group, in a first for a Canadian establishment.Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine has been named North America's Best Restaurant...
Fire forces evacuation of a Mississippi senior living center and destroys much of the building
CLINTON, Miss. (AP) — A fire tore through a Mississippi senior living center Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of its residents and destroying much of the building that was home to more than 100 people. There were no confirmed casualties, but...
Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their livelihoods
NEW YORK (AP) — The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years are set to be banished soon from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal...
Prosecutors probing deaths of 2 Ole Miss students charge shop clerk, son with selling illegal kratom
Federal authorities investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students have charged a store clerk and his son with selling an illegal kratom product, prosecutors announced Friday. A drug task force in Mississippi had previously urged people to avoid...
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."
JONESIE: Kamloops voters have one real job this election, but one more big consideration
"One of Reid's better character defects is his relentlessness. He won’t take no, he’ll never quit and that sounds awfully admirable until you realize that's a trait he only shares with those dogs that can’t stop chewing their own feet."
B.C. NDP Leader Eby campaigns in Vancouver, while Tories heads to Surrey
VANCOUVER — British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby campaigns in Vancouver and Richmond today after…
Why has B.C.’s snap election caught both main parties unprepared?
When a snap election is called, at least one side would normally be prepared. But…
Some referendum questions flip to ‘no’ as the count continues in Alberta
EDMONTON — More of the constitutional questions in Alberta’s historic referendum have flipped to “no”…
Canadian news publishers worried about Meta’s new terms of service
OTTAWA — Canadian news companies say they’re worried about changes to Meta’s terms of service…
Carney arrives in Turkey for meetings with Turkish president, business leaders
ANKARA — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Turkey on Thursday to kick off a…
Need a smile? This livestream features 6 puppies all day long
Every wiggle and wobble, every snuffle and squeak of six newborn puppies snuggling together in…
John Legend on Pharrell’s musical push, Jay-Z’s praise and new creative challenges with ‘Muse’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jay-Z once told John Legend, “You’re our voice.” But Pharrell Williams…
European Union awards top rights prize to International Criminal Court days after Trump sanctions
BRUSSELS (AP) — The International Criminal Court and its embattled staff have won the European…
Canadian news publishers worried about Meta’s new terms of service
OTTAWA — Canadian news companies say they’re worried about changes to Meta’s terms of service…
Eby says Conservatives acting like they’ve won B.C. election, as Doerkson fundraises
SURREY — NDP Leader David Eby says the B.C. Conservatives are behaving “as if they’ve…
John Legend on Pharrell’s musical push, Jay-Z’s praise and new creative challenges with ‘Muse’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jay-Z once told John Legend, “You’re our voice.” But Pharrell Williams…
Molly Carlson welcomed fear during her historic dive off Newfoundland iceberg
TORONTO — In the last year, Molly Carlson has jumped from a moving helicopter into…
Excitement high as Kawhi Leonard makes Toronto Raptors regular-season debut
TORONTO — Kawhi Leonard enjoyed the warm embrace of Raptors fans in his regular-season return…
Molly Carlson welcomed fear during her historic dive off Newfoundland iceberg
TORONTO — In the last year, Molly Carlson has jumped from a moving helicopter into…
Brook smashes fastest double century in men’s ODIs as England score 429-4 against Sri Lanka
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Captain Harry Brook smashed the fastest ever double century in men’s…
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