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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."
Health Canada approves 2nd generic version of Ozempic — and it’s Canadian
TORONTO — Health Canada has approved the second generic version of brand-name Ozempic, this one manufactured by Canadian company Apotex.…
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.”
Prosecutors release video of armed man storming correspondents’ dinner
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors released a video Thursday showing the moment authorities say a man armed with guns and…
Young Canadians want AI companies to make their chatbots less addictive: report
OTTAWA — A new report focusing on the perspectives of young people says the government should order AI companies to…
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…
Canada to join European ban on Israeli settlement goods amid rising violence
OTTAWA — Ottawa is joining European nations pledging to ban imports of goods produced in…
Canadian rescued after yacht found submerged in remote part of Indian Ocean
A Canadian tourist is reported to be in good health after his yacht was found…
Carney warns of tough times ahead in national address as retaliatory tariffs kick in
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is warning Canadians that the country’s pivot away from…
Jerry Sandusky to appear remotely for hearing on accuser recanting allegations of sexual abuse
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was scheduled…
The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the Senate heading into…
Belgian far-right party cannot use IKEA trademarks for anti-immigration campaign, EU court rules
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — A far-right Belgian party was not entitled to use IKEA’s trademarks…
Canada to join European ban on Israeli settlement goods amid rising violence
OTTAWA — Ottawa is joining European nations pledging to ban imports of goods produced in…
Ashley St. Clair and Alex Gibney on AI and the dangers of Elon Musk
VENICE, Italy (AP) — A new documentary about Elon Musk uses an Artificial Intelligence avatar…
Thieves steal 4 Renoir paintings from French Riviera museum, 2 of them still missing
PARIS (AP) — Thieves stole four valuable Renoir paintings on Tuesday from a small museum…
An Elon Musk documentary and a Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem thriller premiere at Venice
VENICE, Italy (AP) — A slew of high-profile films are debuting Tuesday at the Venice…
Jerry Sandusky to appear remotely for hearing on accuser recanting allegations of sexual abuse
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was scheduled…
AP Player of the Week: Miami’s Toney set school receiving record with 234 yards against Stanford
The Associated Press national player of the week in football for Week 1 of the…
Patriots make Christian Gonzalez the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback, AP sources say
Christian Gonzalez has agreed to a four-year, $135 million contract with the New England Patriots…
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