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iN VIDEO: Okanagan scuba diver hunts for treasure, reunites lost items with owners
“People recognize me as Scuba Steve and ask me to find stuff and of course I always do, it’s the fun part of the last years of my diving career.”
iN NUMBERS: Lumber production down since last year in BC Southern Interior
Lumber production and shipments have dropped significantly.
Minister says Canadian forestry crisis goes beyond Trump tariffs
VICTORIA — Canada’s forestry sector is the trade “canary in the coal mine” as it faces structural challenges that go…
Live updates: House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of Trump
The House approved a war powers resolution Wednesday that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald…
Mounties in Saskatchewan resume hunt for suspect in deadly shooting
PELICAN NARROWS — The hunt is back on for a suspect in a deadly shooting this week at a remote…
City of Kamloops allows OneBC event but isn’t happy about it
Blocking the event would risk a legal challenge the City said it would lose.
Vernon’s move to reject 3,500-home development on par with other Interior cities
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Kelowna, Kamloops and Penticton have all also rejected similar "iceberg" developments.
Vernon teacher fired for allowing student to cheat loses appeal
She said it was an "enormous error in judgment."
‘Weak from the outset’: Vernon woman acquitted after police video contradicts Mountie’s testimony
The judge said it showed that people can give an honest account of seeing specific things that simply aren't there.
‘Canada Shore’ set to film in Kelowna again this summer and the neighbours aren’t happy
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"The neighbourhood will be busier than usual with our crew and essential work trucks in the area.”
Kamloops insect enthusiast finds cow killer wasp known for powerful sting
"I didn't want to grasp her because I didn't want to risk being a threat and getting stung by accident."
Kelowna Caribbean restaurant that let customer step outside with drink temporarily closed
The restaurant said it couldn't afford the $11,000 fine.
Kelowna lawyer fined $15,000 after having 101-year-old client with dementia sign paperwork
The client had dementia and was unable to communicate verbally.
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...
‘Canada Shore’ set to film in Kelowna again this summer and the neighbours aren’t happy
"The neighbourhood will be busier than usual with our crew and essential work trucks in the area.”
What a reporter found when uncovering why federal agents allowed a deadly drug to hit the streets
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jim Mustian reported and co-wrote an Associated Press story that revealed the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to be distributed in New Mexico as part of an effort to build...
National cannabis organization suspends operations, citing active illegal market
HALIFAX — A national cannabis lobby group representing licenced producers and processors is suspending operations, citing challenges tied to the unregulated cannabis market.The Cannabis Council of Canada says the decision reflects the headwinds facing the industry, as companies are challenged...
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.
THOMPSON: War or humanitarian aid? Trump chose war
"Nobel-Prize-winning economists and other experts agree that the cost of the war with Iran to Americans - even if it stops this year - will exceed $1 Trillion, that’s Trillion. And, more people will die, unnecessarily."
iN DISCUSSION: The media’s double standard on the Kamloops residential school graves
"The First Nations that sent their children to that school owe neither me nor you anything."
Some evacuation orders start to lift as crews tame wildfire near Lytton, B.C.
LYTTON — Some evacuation orders have started to lift as cooler nights and lighter winds…
Cooler night helps firefight near Lytton, B.C., fire grows away from community
LYTTON — British Columbia’s wildfire service says a wildfire burning near Lytton has been growing…
Egypt fans rejoice in Vancouver after historic World Cup 3-1 win against New Zealand
VANCOUVER — Egypt secured its first-ever World Cup victory in Vancouver on Sunday, defeating New…
Feds considering high-speed rail stop in Kingston, Ont.
The federal government has directed Alto to consider an additional high-speed rail stop in Kingston,…
Inflation jumps to 3.2% in May thanks to higher gas prices: StatCan
OTTAWA — A third straight month of rising gas prices from the war in Iran…
The Latest: Vance says talks with Iran set ‘good foundation’ to reach permanent deal to end war
Vice President JD Vance said Monday peace talks with Iran created a “good foundation for…
How Keir Starmer will be replaced as UK prime minister and will anyone stand against Burnham?
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer conceded Monday that he had lost the…
Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician and comedian, dies at 32 in helicopter crash in Brazil
NEW YORK (AP) — Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician known for viral stunts, alt-pop…
Feds considering high-speed rail stop in Kingston, Ont.
The federal government has directed Alto to consider an additional high-speed rail stop in Kingston,…
Inflation jumps to 3.2% in May thanks to higher gas prices: StatCan
OTTAWA — A third straight month of rising gas prices from the war in Iran…
Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician and comedian, dies at 32 in helicopter crash in Brazil
NEW YORK (AP) — Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician known for viral stunts, alt-pop…
From Renaissance England matinee to ’40s New York at night: Stratford’s musical feat
STRATFORD, ONTARIO, CANADA — Donna Feore is pretty sure Stratford is the only place she…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 11:01…
Mammoth sign Tourigny and Forsythe to extensions and hire former Coyotes coach Foote as assistant
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Mammoth have signed coach André Tourigny and assistant…
Mavericks are hiring national champ coach Dusty May away from Michigan, AP source says
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks and Dusty May of national champion Michigan are finalizing…
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