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Vernon fentanyl trafficker got bail twice and continued dealing before going to jail
“I’m guilty and I’m sorry for my mistake,” he told the judge.
Developer refutes First Nation claims at Tranquille site in Kamloops
The developer behind the massive proposed rebuild of Tranquille is pushing back against claims made by Secwepemc leaders about the…
Canada’s physicians formally apologize for harm to Indigenous communities
In a haunting message from beyond the grave, Métis Elder Sonny James MacDonald recounted being incarcerated for more than two…
Construction wraps on indoor supervised site for people who inhale drugs in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Supervised injection sites are saving the lives of drug users everyday, but the same support is not being…
Canada abstains from UN motion calling on Israel to end occupation of Gaza, West Bank
OTTAWA – Canada abstained Wednesday from a high-profile United Nations vote demanding that Israel end its “unlawful presence” in the…
Nurse-patient ratios at B.C. hospitals set to expand in fall, says health minister
VANCOUVER – British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix says minimum nurse-to-patient ratios meant to improve care and strengthen the health-care…
Port Alberni woman goes missing in Peachland area: RCMP
West Kelowna RCMP are searching for a missing 40-year-old woman and are asking for the public's help. Stephanie Woodcock from…
Historic downtown Kamloops train station up for sale
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Local restaurateurs have owned the old station and hosted their steakhouse there for four years.
Kamloops mayor Hamer-Jackson will be back on the ballot
He has put to rest speculation that he may not run again.
Vernon police launch investigation after woman found dead in basement
“We believe she recently moved back to Vernon in May of this year and are interested in speaking with anyone who had interactions with her in the time leading up to her death.”
Former MLA Dan Ashton seeks to return as Penticton’s mayor
Dan Ashton is coming out of his brief political retirement.
Penticton Night Market wraps up summer evenings with country music and delicious treats
The Penticton Night Market has been running all summer since early June. With only two…
iN NUMBERS: Back to school fees in Kamloops, Okanagan add up
Everything has an added fee these days, even public school.
Historic downtown Kamloops train station up for sale
Local restaurateurs have owned the old station and hosted their steakhouse there for four years.
Controversial former Kelowna NDP candidate loses 13-year legal battle over driveway
The judge's decision comes 14 years after a $300,000 payment was supposed to settle the issue.
Police say 5 dead, 40 injured in tour bus crash in eastern Switzerland
GENEVA (AP) — Police say five people have died and 40 others were injured after a Dutch tour bus slammed into a roadside crash barrier and overturned in eastern Switzerland. The bus, with 45 people on board, overturned Thursday afternoon...
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: Involuntary care? Nah, just old fashioned prison shall do
"It’s been a weird summer with the water restrictions where I live in the Okanagan."
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."
Sept. 11 first responders to attend B.C. border ceremony on anniversary of attacks
SURREY — New York first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, are expected to be among…
B.C. wildfire season winding down with lower burned area, but high structural loss
British Columbia’s wildfire season appears to be winding down, with more than 50 fires declared…
Parti Québécois leader says sovereignty referendum would cost $130 million
QUÉBEC — The leader of the Parti Québecois says it would cost at least $130…
In the news today: Gander remembers 9/11, Carney cabinet meetings wrap, TIFF Day 2
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Sept. 11 first responders to attend B.C. border ceremony on anniversary of attacks
SURREY — New York first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, are expected to be among…
US to extradite 6 Nigerians from South Africa for swindling American women of $6M in romance scam
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Six Nigerian nationals linked to an organized criminal network that allegedly swindled…
Russian drones target Kyiv gas stations, aiming to rattle civilians
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian drones targeted roadside gas stations in Kyiv for a second…
Trial remains elusive for purported mastermind accused of plotting 9/11 attacks
NEW YORK (AP) — Two decades after U.S. authorities locked Khalid Sheikh Mohammed away at…
Trump’s Canada-bashing echoed by supporters at Dallas convention
DALLAS — Thousands of U.S. President Donald Trump’s most ardent followers gathered in Dallas for…
Josh Hartnett would welcome more film production in Los Angeles
TORONTO — Josh Hartnett says he’d welcome more film production returning to Los Angeles but…
TIFF film ‘In the Heart of the South’ explores trauma and Indigenous identity
TORONTO — Nyla Innuksuk’s longtime love of horror — along with her own feelings of…
K-pop idol Lisa, athlete Rick Hansen to hit the red carpet at TIFF on Day 2
TORONTO — K-pop superstar Lisa is one of the many celebrities expected on the Toronto…
Antonelli looks to keep momentum as F1 drivers face unknown challenges of Madrid track at Spanish GP
MADRID (AP) — Kimi Antonelli is coming off one of the biggest highs of his…
High-profile injuries already adding up 2 games into the NFL season
Sam Darnold played just five snaps. A.J. Brown will be sidelined for a while. De’Zhaun…
US women in familiar place reaching semifinals of World Cup, joined by Germany, France and Spain
BERLIN (AP) — The U.S. put forth a dominant performance to reach the semifinals of…
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