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‘So many perks’: Kamloops resident replaces lawn with clover to save water
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“It’d be cool if the city considered subsidizing the removal of front lawns for things like clover or xeriscaping, especially since every year we’re seeing issues with water shortage."
Finnish pair wins a barrel of ale in annual ‘wife-carrying’ contest in England
LONDON (AP) — To have and to hold took on a new meaning for about two dozen couples who put…
Opposition parties call for clarity from government as MPs debate Iran war
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney was absent from a debate on the U.S.-Israel war on Iran as opposition parties…
The Latest: Trump says Iran had a new site for developing nuclear weapons
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the war with Iran began because that country was starting work on a…
Kelowna saw double digit drop in rent as cost in Kamloops rising
iNhome
While rental costs are dropping so are the size of apartments.
B.C. to bring in safety zones, ban harassment around sites of worship
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is bringing in legislation to prevent intimidation, harassment and obstruction of people from going…
Rutland gets chance to be heard at Conservative crime, social disorder town hall
“Consistently people were really upset that they didn't think that they were going to be included.”
Kelowna council candidate campaigns with AI videos and no one can stop him
“I believe the target market I'm going after, I don't think they care."
With his wife hospitalized, Kamloops mayor misses council meeting
"Never thought thought I'd have to phone my three kids and tell them there's a chance they might never see their mother again."
iN PHOTOS: Beloved California quail having babies in the Okanagan
The birds are a unique and species adored by many in the Okanagan Valley, with their round, chickenlike bodies and comical topknots on their heads.
Kamloops man on hook for $1,500 after dangerous dog attack
The incident involved the dog, and its owner, getting pepper sprayed.
Kamloops couple turns tiny space into year round healthy food buffet
iNhome
"I go out and do garden maintenance and collect what’s ready, put it on the table and figure out what's for dinner that night, that’s part of the fun of eating with the seasons."
iN NUMBERS: A look at the crazy gas prices in Okanagan, Kamloops
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No one would blame you if you’re been averting your eyes from the price of…
This woman ‘managed to not be bored’ during the COVID lockdown and planted a vineyard at home
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Like millions of others, Natasha Jacka went stir-crazy during a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, until it dawned on her that there might be great opportunity in having nowhere to go. Jacka used the pandemic...
‘So many perks’: Kamloops resident replaces lawn with clover to save water
“It’d be cool if the city considered subsidizing the removal of front lawns for things like clover or xeriscaping, especially since every year we’re seeing issues with water shortage."
German railway says outage that halted all trains was caused by scheduled work
BERLIN (AP) — Scheduled maintenance on a communications system triggered an outage on Germany's railway that brought all trains to a halt, stranding travelers across the country, the network operator said Wednesday as it faced criticism and questions over the...
Olympian skier Bode Miller pleads not guilty to Idaho misdemeanor drug charges
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor drug charges after he was arrested on a charge of possessing psilocybin mushrooms. Miller was arrested June 6 in eastern Idaho,...
iN DISCUSSION: Who is having a campfire in a regional park?
I expected folks to react with more exclamation points and questions marks when news broke that that's what kicked off fire season in the Central Okanagan last week.
THOMPSON: Social media not the place for accurate, factual news
"It’s like panning for gold…the nuggets are few and far between."
iN DISCUSSION: NDP appears to be more hindrance than help for BC housing initiatives
We're supposed to be streamlining developments like Ignition's plan for the Tranquille property in Kamloops.
Wildfire near Lytton, B.C., which triggered evacuations is declared held
The Saw Creek blaze that triggered evacuations in and around the community of Lytton, B.C.,…
Plan to buy B.C. condos might be more about stabilizing sector than housing: expert
iNhome
VICTORIA — A government plan to buy empty condominiums and turn them into affordable housing…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 11:30…
Policing safer now than in previous decades despite recent officer deaths: expert
After three police officers in Canada were killed over the past two weeks, a criminology…
‘Whatever it takes:’ Indigenous group seeks help repatriating items from Switzerland
WINNIPEG — Sacred pipes, intricately beaded regalia and firearms believed to be associated with the…
Progressive candidate concedes Colombian presidential election to Trump-endorsed outsider
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Progressive candidate Iván Cepeda on Wednesday conceded Colombia’s presidential election to…
Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House members
BOWIE, Md. (AP) — U.S. Reps. Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler, two of the top…
An early heat wave hits Europe, in photos
Millions of people across Europe are sweltering under an early-season heat wave this week as…
In the news today: Major projects, a look at police deaths, World Cup economic boost?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Despite being banned in stadiums, colourful smoke bombs ignite soccer fan culture
As thousands of Canadian soccer fans marched towards the World Cup stadium in Vancouver ahead…
Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie
NEW YORK (AP) — Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after…
2036 Olympics host set to be picked in 2029 as IOC confirms timetable for contest
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The IOC set a target of 2029 on Wednesday to pick…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 11:30…
Sinner beats Norrie in pre-Wimbledon exhibition amid London heat wave
LONDON (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner got his Wimbledon “warmup” out of the way by…
In a rainbow-trimmed robe at the World Cup, a gay Qatari doctor advocates for equal rights
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Formally dressed in a traditional Qatari bisht, Dr. Nasser Mohamed strolled…
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