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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."
Impaired driving suspected in fatal head-on crash near Merritt
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A 24-year-old Surrey man was killed in the crash.
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…
In the news today: Update on base fire, Carney in Turkey, Emergencies Act ruling
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
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…
Officials to provide update on fatal fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta
EDMONTON — Officials are set to provide an update today about a devastating fire at…
A second female lawmaker in Australia is threatened days after alleged car attack
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A man has been charged with threatening an Australian lawmaker’s staff…
Storm Josephine brings high winds and possible coastal flooding to Eastern Seaboard
MIAMI (AP) — Subtropical Storm Josephine pushed north from the U.S. Northeast coast early Thursday,…
Iran says 7 oil tankers are on fire or damaged in a key strait as fears grow of a return to war
Seven oil tankers caught fire or were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz overnight after…
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…
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…
Paweł Pawlikowski, master of the 90-minute movie, returns with ‘Fatherland’
NEW YORK (AP) — Storytelling economy can be in short supply at the movies, but…
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…
Rays’ Hicks spent teenage years in Toronto area before baseball career blossomed
TORONTO — Tampa Bay Rays catcher Liam Hicks wasn’t given the can’t-miss prospect tag growing…
Bournemouth’s perfect European debut faces biggest test against AC Milan in Europa League
BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — European newcomer Bournemouth faces Italian giant AC Milan in the Europa…
Sri Lanka wins toss, elects to field against England in ODI cricket tri-series
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss for a fifth…
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