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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."
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,…
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?
‘Hero to animals’: Drone kills B.C. dog rescuer Jesse Adams in Ukraine
A Ukraine-based animal rescue organization says a Canadian volunteer in the war-torn country has been killed in a drone attack.…
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.
‘Irrelevant party’: OneBC didn’t impact BC Conservative leads in Kamloops, Okanagan
“We entered this election as the unapologetically conservative choice on the ballot and we make no apologies for that.”
BC NDP says Kelowna Centre close enough that mail-in ballots could change the result
“We're in basically the same scenario.”
iN VIDEO: Okanagan Businesses spark conversation at BizExpo 2026
The Laurel Packinghouse opened Friday morning with many businesses set up for BizExpo 2026, a…
iN PHOTOS: Elusive, stealthy bobcats caught on cameras in Thompson-Okanagan
Being nocturnal, solitary creatures it isn’t common to see one.
Kelowna has its own gang enforcement task force
The Kelowna Gang Enforcement Team was made permanent more than a month ago.
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...
Fun, free and indispensable: The value of BC’s durable inland car ferries
"Yea, slowly they get decommissioned. They wanted to do that to the McLure ferry in 2003 but the wildfire happened and they realized how vital it was and the provincial government removed the axe over its head.”
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: Which change did BC voters really vote for?
"The NDP took a beating, and the Conservatives have a strong majority but ballot boxes are notoriously blunt communication tools."
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."
The Quebec government says it plans to end the time change
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says his government intends to abolish the time…
Cut tax, reduce deficit, grow economy. Can B.C. Conservatives do it all at once?
VICTORIA — With two-thirds of the seats in the next legislature, the B.C. Conservatives may…
Canadian Blood Services says donor death not linked to plasma donation a day earlier
HALIFAX — Canadian Blood Services has confirmed a donor died a day after giving plasma…
Canada-EU Summit set to launch additional talks on a deeper partnership
OTTAWA — A stronger alliance between Canada and the European Union would only include a…
At least two Canadians hurt in high-speed rail crash in Spain, Carney says
OTTAWA — At least two Canadians were injured in a high-speed rail crash Wednesday in…
Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial
LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand acknowledged in a London court on Wednesday that he had…
Houthis say Saudi-led airstrikes killed 14 at a market in northern Yemen, and other Mideast news
Iran-backed Houthi rebels say Saudi-led airstrikes have killed 14 people in a busy market in…
Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96
Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union to improve working conditions in the…
Canada not yet in position to reach trade deal with U.S.: Carney
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is not yet in a position to…
Bank of Canada delivers 1st hike in three years, raises key rate to 2.5%
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time…
Bryan Adams stands up for ‘Lake Ontario’ in new song referencing Epstein files
Bryan Adams is raging against geographical renamings. The Kingston, Ont.-born rocker has released a new…
Ken Burns wins a $250,000 prize for bringing American history to life
NEW YORK (AP) — Documentary maker Ken Burns has won a $250,000 prize for his…
Dave Dickenson to return as head coach and GM of the Calgary Stampeders
CALGARY — Dave Dickenson will return as coach and general manager of the Calgary Stampeders…
Report: 75% of Canadians are fans of women’s sport, but finding games a challenge
When Zoe Boyd was a little girl growing up in Caledon, Ont., Hockey Night in…
Davis Alexander, Tyson Philpot and Cody Fajardo named as CFL MOP finalists
TORONTO — The CFL’s deadliest passing combo and a veteran quarterback coming off a career…
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iN VIDEO: Okanagan Businesses spark conversation at BizExpo 2026
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