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Kamloops mayor hasn’t filed election papers yet, blames council
He has until Friday to file nomination papers, and city staff said they are waiting.
Rising prices pinch B.C. households. Political parties feel the pressure, too
VANCOUVER – In the seven years since the NDP came to power in British Columbia, food prices have jumped by…
‘Big Sam’: Paleontologists unearth giant skull of Pachyrhinosaurus in Alberta
It's a dinosaur that roamed Alberta's badlands more than 70 million years ago, sporting a big, bumpy, bony head the…
Monday is a stat holiday in BC for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
This Monday, Sept. 30, British Columbia will have its statutory holiday in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The…
Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel threatens ground operation after long-range Hezbollah missile attack
The Israeli military is preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon, the Israeli army chief said Wednesday as Hezbollah…
Kamloops city council may pull ‘public inquiries’ from meetings as disruptions continue
Kamloops council meetings just won't go smoothly, two years into the current term. For the first time, the entire Tuesday…
B.C. NDP pledges to help middle-income homebuyers with 40% of financing
SURREY, B.C. – New Democrat Leader David Eby says he will help more middle-class, first-time buyers into the housing market…
Kamloops community comes together for FASD Awareness Day celebration
A Kamloops community event will bring families, friends and supporters together to recognize FASD Awareness…
BC doctor was ‘uncomfortable and unprepared’ to give trans teen a shot; HRT says he must pay
While it wasn't malicious, it was still discrimination.
iN NUMBERS: How much money is bet on local elections on prediction markets
Prediction markets allow people to bet on all kinds of things like sports, politics and criminal trial outcomes.
Kelowna MLA recall campaign delayed due to lack of funding and volunteers
“Make no mistake, based on your record to date, we remain steadfast in our belief that you should be removed from power because of your actions.”
‘No incumbents’ attitude looms among Kamloops voters with election campaign underway
"People are saying with the dysfunction at city hall, they all need to go."
The apple pie (inspired by mom, of course) became the symbolic food of a nation
Flaky, golden crust. Apple juices bubbling through its vents. The scent of cinnamon. Apple pie is my comfort food, and the only thing my family always cooks together: rolling the dough, fluting the crust’s edges, peeling and chopping the apples....
Ottawa, Alberta pledge to build 1,460 affordable houses
OTTAWA — The federal government and Alberta are pledging to build at least 1,460 affordable housing units across the province. Ottawa will provide up to $220 million through Build Canada Homes, a federal agency formed to speed up the delivery...
These cases could reshape how Pa. treats users who are accused of supplying drugs in fatal overdoses
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is weighing whether to add new legal protections for defendants accused of providing drugs that caused a deadly overdose. A decision from the state’s highest court could address a frequent criticism of these overdose death prosecutions:...
DEA tactic that let fentanyl flood the streets is being investigated by House Republicans
MIAMI (AP) — A controversial policing tactic that permitted staggering amounts of deadly fentanyl to reach the streets as federal authorities sought to build bigger drug cases is now under investigation by Republicans on the House Oversight Committee. The committee's...
iN DISCUSSION: Did not watering your lawn help? Not as much as you’d think
"It’s been a weird summer with the water restrictions where I live in the Okanagan."
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.
Oscar-nominated Julian Brave NoiseCat, past winner Dan Werb vie for Writers’ Trust
TORONTO — An Oscar-nominated filmmaker and a past winner are among the finalists for Canada’s…
B.C. forestry sector says industry at ‘breaking point’ in letter to Premier David Eby
VANCOUVER — British Columbia forestry groups have written to Premier David Eby saying the industry…
Unions, employers split on government intervention in labour disputes
OTTAWA — The federal government says employers and unions are divided over how much power…
Canadian pump prices creep higher as Mideast fighting escalates
CALGARY — Fuel prices tend to ease off around this time of year, but one…
The Latest: Trump signs executive orders ramping up trade war with Ottawa
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed new executive orders to retaliate after…
The Tate brothers must stay locked up during their UK extradition fight, US judge says
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate must remain in custody as they fight extradition…
Temporary protections for about 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants are in limbo as deadline nears
MIAMI (AP) — Temporary legal protections for about 200,000 immigrants from El Salvador was in…
Mistrust of US government information is rising across major issues, a new poll shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few…
Unions, employers split on government intervention in labour disputes
OTTAWA — The federal government says employers and unions are divided over how much power…
Canadian pump prices creep higher as Mideast fighting escalates
CALGARY — Fuel prices tend to ease off around this time of year, but one…
The Tate brothers must stay locked up during their UK extradition fight, US judge says
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate must remain in custody as they fight extradition…
Oscar-nominated Julian Brave NoiseCat, past winner Dan Werb vie for Writers’ Trust
TORONTO — An Oscar-nominated filmmaker and a past winner are among the finalists for Canada’s…
Zhang Ziyu towers in her World Cup debut as 7-foot-3 sensation helps China reach the quarterfinals
BERLIN (AP) — Zhang Ziyu has made quite an impression in her women’s basketball World…
Sainz expects ‘fun’ but ‘intense’ new track as Spanish GP returns to Madrid to sold-out crowd
MADRID (AP) — Carlos Sainz expects the new hybrid Madring track at the Spanish Grand…
Han Xu powers China past Puerto Rico 75-72, sending them to a quarterfinal matchup with France
BERLIN (AP) — Han Xu had 21 points and 11 rebounds to help China top…
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