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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.
Kamloops RCMP investigate fatal motorcycle crash
A motorcyclist was found dead near Kamloops Monday, and police are looking for information. Kamloops RCMP are looking for witnesses…
Complainant takes stand in Jacob Hoggard’s sexual assault trial as Crown begins case
HAILEYBURY, Ont. – Crown prosecutors in the sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard began their case on Tuesday…
Poilievre makes case for taking down the government to restore ‘promise of Canada’
OTTAWA – Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre urged MPs to defeat the Liberal government on Tuesday, but opposition parties are turning…
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the fourth week of September 2024. They…
‘It must be a mistake’: Kamloops man wins $1M lottery prize
A man from Kamloops won a $1 million Lotto Max draw. Rolan Schindel bought a Lotto Max ticket on Sept.…
UPDATE: News employees at RadioNL in Kamloops have been fired
Four staff members in a news-talk radio station's newsroom in Kamloops were fired Tuesday. Members of the newsroom at RadioNL…
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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