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‘Ready for a fight’: Risks mounting for Kamloops corner store owner losing battle against crime
“We work hard for this business. It’s a decision we make every day. Lately, it feels like we’re making the wrong decision.”
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs jailed by judge after sex trafficking indictment
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs headed to jail Tuesday to await trial in a federal sex trafficking case…
Health Canada approves updated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
TORONTO – Doses of Moderna’s updated COVID-19 vaccine are expected to begin arriving in Canada “within days,” a spokesperson for…
iN PHOTOS: More chances to see aurora borealis on the way in Kamloops, Okanagan
The aurora borealis has been shimmering in the Thompson-Okanagan region this spring and summer, and more light shows are on…
Trudeau says ‘all sorts of reflections’ for Liberals after loss of second stronghold
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals were lamenting the loss of another stronghold on Tuesday, while the NDP and Bloc Québécois…
Former cabinet minister appeals to Elections BC to register New Liberal Party of BC
VANCOUVER – The suspension of BC United’s election campaign left centrist voters in British Columbia “orphaned,” and a new provincial…
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of September 2024. They…
Okanagan celebrates 33 years of art and community with Lake Country ArtWalk at new Community Centre
Lake Country is hosting its annual Lake Country ArtWalk, with artists coming from across the…
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | September 11-13, 2026
The second weekend of September is filled with lots of festivals, art, and music! We’ve…
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.
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.”
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."
How drones helped rescue climber stranded on B.C. cliff face
SQUAMISH — Two drones played key roles in the nighttime rescue of a climber stranded…
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…
Thousands sign petition calling on Edmonton Oilers to reverse Formenton signing
EDMONTON — An online petition calling on the Edmonton Oilers to reverse the signing of…
No need to set time limit for sentencing proceedings, Supreme Court of Canada rules
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a man is entitled to a reduction…
Thousands gather in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago
GANDER — Thousands are gathering at an arena in central Newfoundland Friday for a solemn…
Trump commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump observed Friday’s 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks…
Afghan woman whose case was the first for a long-dormant court has been deported, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — An Afghan woman who was accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired plot…
US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday, remembering the…
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…
Justin Trudeau, Katie Telford launch production company at TIFF
TORONTO — Justin Trudeau is officially getting into showbiz. The former prime minister is launching…
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…
FIFA bans for life 2 officials for financial wrongdoing when presidents of soccer federations
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA judges imposed life bans on two former soccer federation presidents for…
Red Wings strip Dylan Larkin of captaincy after trade request but say he’ll be at training camp
Dylan Larkin said Friday he will be on the ice for the start of training…
Pakistan brings down deficit to 23 but England still in control of third cricket test
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — The Pakistan top order finally showed its batting muscles to delay…
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