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‘No incumbents’ attitude looms among Kamloops voters with election campaign underway
"People are saying with the dysfunction at city hall, they all need to go."
The Latest: Trump says he’s ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s new peace plan
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Iran has handed over its latest proposal for negotiations with the United States to mediators in Pakistan, Iran’s state-run IRNA…
Canada won’t use energy, critical minerals as ‘leverage’ in trade talks: PM
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will not use energy or critical minerals as “leverage” in upcoming trade…
‘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?
Feds to hike max fine for airlines abusing passenger protection regulations to $1M
OTTAWA — The federal government plans to quadruple to $1 million the maximum fine for airlines that repeatedly violate passengers’…
B.C.’s legislature looks into changes as MLA avoids censure after using Nazi slogan
VICTORIA — Politicians in B.C.’s legislature say they are looking into whether they can close a loophole that has allowed…
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: The deadly mating dance of Okanagan praying mantids
"Apparently, they only eat their mate when they’re stressed.”
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.
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…
EU leaders condemn Serbia’s funeral honors for Ratko Mladic, raising doubts over membership bid
BRUSSELS (AP) — Top European Union officials on Tuesday expressed shock after Serbia gave a…
Eiffel Tower reopens after strike over limits on women staff during Hindu delegation visit
PARIS (AP) — The Eiffel Tower reopened Tuesday, a day after one of the world’s…
One of Jerry Sandusky’s accusers is to appear for hearing on recanting allegations of sexual abuse
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was scheduled…
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…
Sherri Shepherd to join Broadway’s ‘Aladdin’ as the Genie, and she’s ‘beyond thrilled’
NEW YORK (AP) — Her wish is being granted: Sherri Shepherd plans to join the…
For Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, ‘Practical Magic 2’ heals old wounds
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman view “Practical Magic” very differently today…
One of Jerry Sandusky’s accusers is to appear for hearing on recanting allegations of sexual abuse
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was scheduled…
No rookie QBs are set to start in Week 1 for just the second time in the last 19 seasons
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The days of young quarterbacks patiently waiting for their turn…
Zheng Qinwen comes through an injury and qualifying to make a run to the US Open quarterfinals
NEW YORK (AP) — Zheng Qinwen won’t deny it. Having to qualify for the U.S.…
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The Labour Day long weekend is always a good time to organize time with friends…