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While mayor gets headlines, this Kamloops councillor also had a term for the ages
"I am as horrified and over it as anyone else in the community, and possibly more."
‘Mind blowing’: Kelowna author nominated for the Giller Prize
Corinna Chong of Kelowna was nominated for this year's Giller Prize, the top literary award in Canada. The Okanagan College…
BC man sues and wins after Hertz said a reservation doesn’t guarantee a vehicle
A BC car rental company has lost in court after it claimed that just because a person had made an…
UBCO researchers study relationship between cougars, carrion and birds
A pair of UBC Okanagan students are set to publish an academic article about the relationship between cougars, carrion and birds.…
Former Northern Health employee sues after demoted for pro-Palestinian statements
A former Northern Health employee says she was removed from her position for being critical of Israel’s war in Gaza,…
The meaning behind the steel sphere art installation on a trail near Kamloops
One of the artists behind a large steel sphere recently installed at Chase Creek Falls said creating the design for…
iN PHOTOS: Night skies illuminated by northern light in Kamloops, Okanagan
Vibrant northern lights lit up skies over Kamloops and the Okanagan twice this week, and area photographers captured the brilliant…
Ex-BC Mountie who informed gangsters, bought drugs on the job gets 18-month sentence
"He took the bait that his colleagues set for him. He was tempted with opportunities for corruption and he succumbed to that temptation."
‘Disruptively loud:’ South Okanagan neighbours lose odd dispute against bird cannons
They argued the noise was disruptively loud and impacted their quality of life.
West Kelowna gym that fired employee off sick loses first round of Human Rights case
The Tribunal said the allegations from both sides were “somewhat difficult to follow.”
Vernon strata on hook for $45,000 after losing decade-long legal battle over planters
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The judge said acrimony and personal grudges had seeped into the conflict.
iN PHOTOS: Amusing Trades a Kamloops gardener has taken for her bounty
A box of big, ripe heirloom tomatoes fielded almost 100 offers.
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | August 28-30, 2026
The last weekend of August is wrapping up lots of seasonal markets and concert series…
Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment, so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
YORK, Maine (AP) — As a morning fog lifted over Maine's York River, Mike Masi and his two interns stood on a dock sorting through a mound of one of the region's most despised crabs and hoped to find a...
Vernon strata on hook for $45,000 after losing decade-long legal battle over planters
The judge said acrimony and personal grudges had seeped into the conflict.
Zimbabwe minibus taxi carrying church members crashes, killing 27
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A collision between a minibus taxi carrying church members and a haulage truck killed 27 people Friday in Zimbabwe, a police spokesperson said, in the latest road disaster to hit the southern African country. Paul Nyathi,...
B.C. drug deaths rebound from May to June, but still down sharply from peak
Deaths in British Columbia due to unregulated drugs have rebounded from May to June but remain sharply down from their peak three years ago.The BC Coroners Service says there were 138 deaths in June, up 25 per cent from 110...
iN DISCUSSION: What a mess the BC Conservatives find themselves in
"In a time where David Eby's NDP appears to be out of ideas and momentum and voters clearly would prefer another choice, this is their option."
iN DISCUSSION: Okanagan bakery stirs up wildfire compensation controversy
The bakery and coffee shop in Peachland would like to be compensated for business lost when tourists fled.
iN DISCUSSION: How effective is government wildfire emergency alert system?
Do you think you can rely on the alerts sent to your phone?
B.C. regional district lifts last of its evacuation orders for Ainslie Creek wildfire
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District in southern British Columbia has lifted the last of its evacuation…
B.C. premier calls byelection in riding where Conservative leader set to run
B.C. Premier David Eby has called a byelection for next month in the riding of…
Separatists hold independence rally in lead-up to Alberta’s birthday bash
EDMONTON — Alberta separatists converged outside the legislature in Edmonton on Saturday afternoon ahead of…
Family of Canadians missing in Nepal floods on edge as they wait for information
The brother of a Canadian man among those missing after flash floods swept through an…
B.C. premier calls byelection in riding where Conservative leader set to run
B.C. Premier David Eby has called a byelection for next month in the riding of…
Nepal-China flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of nearly 3,000 missing
NUWAKOT, Nepal (AP) — As rescue efforts in communities buried by catastrophic flash floods along…
Tom Cruise announces a follow-up film to ‘Days of Thunder’ to hit theaters in 2028
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tom Cruise stood up from his chair in front of…
Dozens of soldiers killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny in Niger’s capital, state TV reports
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a group of…
Quebec election Day 3 brings promises on immigration, transit, taxes and home care
MONTREAL — Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s plan to more than halve temporary immigration…
Weekend and vacation work needed at Federal Court due to high caseload: chief justice
OTTAWA — A massive increase in immigration cases in the last six years has created…
Tom Cruise announces a follow-up film to ‘Days of Thunder’ to hit theaters in 2028
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tom Cruise stood up from his chair in front of…
Was Dolly Parton a feminist? She wouldn’t say it, but fans heard it – in her life and her lyrics
Smiling on the January 1987 cover of Ms., the magazine co-founded by feminism pioneer Gloria…
Roger Federer brought to tears during his induction into International Tennis Hall of Fame
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Roger Federer was brought to tears numerous times during his induction…
Salloi’s late marker helps Toronto earn 1-1 MLS draw with New York City
TORONTO — Toronto FC battled back with a late second-half goal and salvaged a point…
Tyson Bagent sparks the Bears with a 97-yard opening TD to wrap preseason with win over Titans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tyson Bagent connected with Zavion Thomas for a 97-yard touchdown on…
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iN VIDEO: Afro Caribbean Festival celebrates presence in the Okanagan with food, music, and cultural engagement
The Afro Caribbean Festival was out in City Park celebrating its 3rd year of celebration…