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May 02 2026 04:00 AM
Kamloops’ new tourism development manager has big plans for the city, including a gondola
"If the story we tell is that we love our city and all the great opportunity here, people will hear and want to come here.”
iN PHOTOS: Elusive pine marten caught on camera in North Okanagan forest
“He was an acrobatic little guy. He was very curious but kept his distance.”
Carney says Canadian values key to sovereignty, pushes back on Trump’s remarks
QUÉBEC — Staying true to Canada’s core values will be key to upholding its sovereignty, Prime Minister Mark Carney said…
First Nations share salmon eggs across Canada-US border to bypass dams
The hatcheries run by the Okanagan Nation Alliance in Penticton and the Confederated Tribes of Colville Reservation in Washington state have been sharing the salmon eggs for a decade.
Skier buried up to waist after triggering backcountry avalanche in Alberta Rockies
LAKE LOUISE — Video from Parks Canada shows a downhill skier in Alberta swept up in an avalanche that sent…
‘Sinners’ makes history, setting Oscars nomination record
Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting…
Lower speed limits not coming to Kamloops anytime soon
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Kamloops council voted against a speed reduction pilot project.
Suspension for BC teacher who sent dozens of inappropriate emails to student
"You are a wonderful young woman even if you drive your teacher crazy,” an email read.
‘Ridiculous’: Penticton city councillor takes stand, denies sexually abusing young boy
"You befriended this boy because you knew he was disadvantaged… you slowly gained his confidence and trust."
Vernon sex offender’s conviction quashed over ‘community centre’ definition
The crux of the issue is whether a hocky rink parking lot is a community centre?
BC store that barred disabled worker from bringing service dog to work on the hook $40,000
The store owners also made hurtful comments.
Kelowna puts finishing touches on preparation for return of short-term rentals
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The province allowed the city to opt-out of short-term rental restrictions as of June 1.
Expert prediction grim as gas prices hit $2 in Kamloops, Okanagan
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“My prediction is we'll be in for a summer of very high prices that will continue throughout the summer and even longer.”
Dancing is permitted: Victory for Shuswap food truck hit with $11,000 liquor fine
The liquor inspectors said she'd broken the rules, but had no evidence to back it up.
‘Who we are’: Albertans remember Fort McMurray wildfire 10 years later
FORT MCMURRAY — Rob Rice says many residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., still can't stand the smell of campfire.It reminds them of the treacherous drive a decade ago through a tunnel of flames as, in their rear-view mirrors, they watched...
California woman charged with manslaughter in death of man killed by her son an on e-motorcycle
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California woman has been charged with manslaughter after an 81-year-old man who was struck by her teen son on an e-motorcycle died from his injuries, prosecutors said Friday. On April 16, Tommi Jo Mejer's 14-year-old...
Suspected cocaine, fentanyl, mushrooms seized as two arrested in Kelowna, B.C., bust
KELOWNA — Two men have been arrested in a co-ordinated bust in British Columbia's Interior that saw police seize more than 10 kilograms of illicit substances along with other items related to a drug distribution operation.RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., say...
April 28 2026 12:00 PM
iN DISCUSSION: The power of The Complaint
"I'd like to make a complaint about our complaint departments."
April 27 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: History won’t be kind to Republicans who support Donald Trump
"How much longer can the folks who voted for Donald Trump stand by him? That is more or less a rhetorical question because the answer is all-too-obvious."
April 24 2026 10:35 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Please don’t feed wildlife
"If I have had one consistent peeve through my life it's feeding wildlife."
Hearing into Myles Gray’s death delayed again until fall, 11 years after death
VANCOUVER — The long-anticipated public hearing into the police-involved death of Myles Gray in 2015…
Owner says Gary the African serval will suffer under B.C. exotic cat ban
LANGLEY — As he curls up on a couch beside his owner, it’s easy to…
May 02 2026 03:00 AM
Funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police officer killed in crash while on duty
A police funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Brandon Malcolm is set for the…
May 02 2026 03:00 AM
Carney’s trip to Armenia happening as Ottawa’s foreign policy aims shift, expert says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed to Armenia on Saturday for a visit…
May 02 2026 03:00 AM
Carney says his stance on Iran war shifted as Trump’s goals ‘evolved’
OTTAWA — Canada’s initial position supporting Washington’s war in Iran shifted over the subsequent days…
May 02 2026 05:08 AM
A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley’s comet debris
NEW YORK (AP) — The Eta Aquarid meteor shower soon will light the sky with…
May 02 2026 05:00 AM
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 7 despite ceasefire
BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least seven people and wounded…
May 02 2026 04:52 AM
The long shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic creeps into the race for Ohio governor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dr. Amy Acton, a Democrat running unopposed in her party’s primary…
As fuel prices surge, Canadian artists say touring is unsustainable
Somewhere near Cobourg, Ont., a tour bus powered by recycled cooking oil sputtered to a…
Trader, brewer, newspaper: With Hudson’s Bay no more, what’s Canada’s oldest company?
When Hudson’s Bay closed its department stores for good last year, it left behind more…
As fuel prices surge, Canadian artists say touring is unsustainable
Somewhere near Cobourg, Ont., a tour bus powered by recycled cooking oil sputtered to a…
Trader, brewer, newspaper: With Hudson’s Bay no more, what’s Canada’s oldest company?
When Hudson’s Bay closed its department stores for good last year, it left behind more…
May 02 2026 04:30 AM
Alex Zanardi, auto racing champion who won Paralympic gold after life-altering accidents, dies at 59
ROME (AP) — Alex Zanardi, the Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist whose career was…
May 02 2026 03:01 AM
Sabres headed to second round of playoffs with bigger goals in mind
BOSTON (AP) — Rasmus Dahlin arrived in Buffalo as the No. 1 overall pick of…
May 02 2026 03:01 AM
Golden Knights build on late season success under Tortorellla in playoffs
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — John Tortorella and the Vegas Golden Knights are off to…
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