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iN VIDEO: The deadly mating dance of Okanagan praying mantids
"Apparently, they only eat their mate when they’re stressed.”
EV owners smiling with gas prices more than $2 in Okanagan, Kamloops
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“We got rid of our Ram truck and got an electric vehicle. It's just way more economical."
Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak heads to Canary Islands after 3 are evacuated
PRAIA, Cape Verde (AP) — Two patients with hantavirus and one suspected of infection were evacuated Wednesday from a cruise…
CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Ted Turner could never be defined by just one role. He was a media mogul, philanthropist…
Kamloops mayor argues councillor’s damages from his lawsuit were self-inflicted
"It is possible the defendant invited some of the public attention she received by her own statements in the media."
OpenAI did not respect Canadian privacy laws in developing ChatGPT, probe finds
OTTAWA — OpenAI failed to respect Canadian privacy laws when training its artificial intelligence-powered ChatGPT chatbot, federal and provincial watchdogs…
iN VIDEO: Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market is more than a little market
The summer season of the Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market is coming to a close,…
iN VIDEO: Armstrong showcases agriculture and community for the 125th Interior Provincial Exhibition
The Labour Day long weekend is always a good time to organize time with friends…
Kamloops 2026 55+ BC Games bring sport and community together
Kamloops is getting ready to welcome athletes from across British Columbia for the Kamloops 2026…
Shuswap backcountry lake infested with goldfish, part of a concerning problem
"The release of just one fish can lead to an infestation."
New Kamloops shelter dedicated to homeless seniors
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It's the first seniors-oriented shelter in Kamloops.
Seller reduces price by $1M on Vernon’s priciest property
There aren't many houses on the market that can knock $1-million of the listed price.
Not watering your lawn during Okanagan drought helps but it’s farms with water woes
Agriculture uses 70% of the water supply in the Okanagan Valley.
Photos show Palestinians using handmade mud bricks, wood and plastic to rebuild amid Gaza’s rubble
GAZA CITY (AP) — With building supplies scarce, Palestinians make mud bricks and use wood, fabric and plastic to rebuild homes and shops destroyed in the Israel-Hamas war, sometimes building directly atop the rubble. Palestinian youth Julia Joudeh, 11, climbs...
B.C. police watchdog seeks witnesses after Surrey police stop ended in crash
SURREY — British Columbia's police watchdog says it's looking for witnesses after a Surrey police vehicle was involved in a crash with a pickup truck that ran into a concrete SkyTrain barrier, injuring the driver and leaving a pedestrian with...
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.
Food Allergy Canada calls for laws requiring schools to stock epinephrine devices
TORONTO — Last May, six-year-old Kofi Berkley started getting itchy and developing bumps on his…
B.C. police watchdog seeks witnesses after Surrey police stop ended in crash
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SURREY — British Columbia’s police watchdog says it’s looking for witnesses after a Surrey police…
In the news today: trade war escalates, Trump targets Bombardier, yacht rescue
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Food Allergy Canada calls for laws requiring schools to stock epinephrine devices
TORONTO — Last May, six-year-old Kofi Berkley started getting itchy and developing bumps on his…
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on American goods are now in effect
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs on American goods took effect just after midnight EDT on…
Russian barrage and Ukrainian strike kill 4 people, ending pause in attacks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Two people were killed when Russia bombarded the Ukrainian capital Kyiv…
German vote shows rise of far right in Europe, but it hasn’t been a steady march
BRUSSELS (AP) — The stunning victory of the Alternative for Germany in a state election…
Mexico trial begins of men charged with killing of Australian surfers and American friend
ENSENADA, Mexico (AP) — Three men charged with murder in the 2024 killings of two…
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on American goods are now in effect
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs on American goods took effect just after midnight EDT on…
From sunscreen to dairy, these are the U.S. goods hit by Canada’s retaliatory tariffs
OTTAWA — The trade war between Canada and the United States enters a new chapter…
At Venice, Ellen Burstyn reflects on playing Marilyn Monroe and a lifetime in movies
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Of all the roles Ellen Burstyn might have been offered in…
Can’t attend TIFF? These 6 festival films are coming soon to theatres or streaming
TORONTO — If you’re unable to attend the Toronto International Film Festival or can’t pack…
Real Madrid faces Inter Milan in the Champions League with Jose Mourinho aiming for another title
Real Madrid kicks off its Champions League campaign against Inter Milan on Tuesday, with new…
No. 19 SMU beats Florida State 27-24 on Nick Reed’s late field goal
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Jennings shook off a pair of interceptions to lead No.…
Jeff McNeil legs out winning single in 9th inning, lifts A’s to 6-5 victory over Blue Jays
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jeff McNeil legged out an infield single to drive in…
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The Labour Day long weekend is always a good time to organize time with friends…