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Kelowna committee will help you evaluate candidates for mayor, council
“Try to find people that may not be in the media every day, or you may not know them, but are good citizens who can make good councillors."
Angelo Isidorou is out as executive director of BC Conservatives as shakeup continues
VANCOUVER — The executive director of the BC Conservatives, who helped orchestrate the party’s climb from obscurity to official Opposition,…
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | July 31 – August 2, 2026
From winery concerts and outdoor markets to live theatre, comedy, racing and community events, there’s no shortage of ways to…
72-year-old man killed in ATV crash in Peachland
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The fatal ATV crash happened in the former Gladstone Mine area on off-road trails.
US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict
CAIRO (AP) — The United States and Iran each fired barrages of missiles Thursday, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes…
Car theft victim helps officer arrest the thief in Coldstream
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“We want to thank the person who stepped in to help our officer that day."
WestJet flight attendants’ union serves airline 72-hour strike notice
CALGARY — Intense bargaining between WestJet and the union representing its flight attendants ratcheted up further on Thursday after CUPE…
Kamloops International Cup wraps up Saturday with final match at Hillside Stadium
The Kamloops International Cup concludes Saturday, August 1, after bringing professional and high-level Canadian soccer…
Why nude beaches in Okanagan, Kamloops are in a legal grey area
Almost all clothing optional beaches are technically unofficial, even if they're popular and generally accepted by local governments.
Even if recall of controversial Okanagan MLA fails it will still be a win: organizer
"A lot of people didn't even know who Brodie was.”
New Kamloops museum exhibition celebrates 50 years of the KSO
The history of the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra is taking centre stage in a new exhibition…
Clock is once again ticking for Universal ostrich farm owners
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The judge found no evidence that Karen Espersen's sister held land for her in trust.
Music in the Park Returns with Free Outdoor Concerts All Summer Long
The sound of live music will once again fill Riverside Park this summer as Music…
Clock is once again ticking for Universal ostrich farm owners
The judge found no evidence that Karen Espersen's sister held land for her in trust.
Quake survivors in southwestern Japan sleep in cars in sweltering heat as death toll rises to 34
YATSUSHIRO, Japan (AP) — Thousands of survivors of a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan spent Friday in crowded shelters or sleeping in cars as they faced shortages of water and fuel and punishing summer temperatures that stoked fears of heat-related...
Expect long weekend delays on Coquihalla due to construction, Trans-Canada closure
Drivers have been warned to expect significant delays, and to make sure they have a full tank of gas and bring plenty of food and water for the journey.
Quebec company banned from selling unauthorized peptides: Health Canada
Health Canada says a court has approved the agency's request to permanently ban a Quebec-based online store from selling unauthorized injectable peptides in the country.The federal agency says in a statement that the Superior Court of Québec has granted a...
iN DISCUSSION: Is name recognition the way to choose a local candidate to vote for?
"We've been pondering how to cover this municipal election."
THOMPSON: After 10 years writing columns, time has come to turn another page
It has been fun and I appreciate those loyal readers who have laughed, cried and been angry about the many topics that entered my mind before finding their way onto my iPad and then into this column.
iN DISCUSSION: Fallout from an Amber alert
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
Cold front could escalate B.C. wildfires ahead of August long weekend
A cold front bringing strong winds and thunderstorms, with little to no rain, is expected…
Class-action lawsuit over sexual abuse at Metro Vancouver schools settled for $30M
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a $30-million settlement of a class-action lawsuit…
WestJet cancels flights as Sunday strike deadline looms
TORONTO — Some travellers are heading into the long weekend on edge, as WestJet begins…
Were you planning to fly WestJet? What you need to know about the looming strike
Air travellers planning to fly WestJet may be concerned about potential disruptions from a strike,…
The government has two definitions of disability. Advocates say it leaves people out.
OTTAWA — Advocates for people with episodic disabilities say they don’t understand why the federal…
Heat wave expected to bring record-breaking temps, heighten wildfire risk to parts of Western US
A dangerous heat wave will bring record-breaking temperatures to parts of the Western U.S. this…
Iraq and Turkey strike a 1-year oil pipeline deal to boost exports during ongoing Hormuz closures
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq and Turkey signed a deal Saturday to increase oil exports through…
All 10 climbers swept away in avalanche in Pakistan are confirmed dead
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and nine other climbers swept away by…
WestJet cancels flights as Sunday strike deadline looms
TORONTO — Some travellers are heading into the long weekend on edge, as WestJet begins…
Were you planning to fly WestJet? What you need to know about the looming strike
Air travellers planning to fly WestJet may be concerned about potential disruptions from a strike,…
Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin are bringing hoops and hope to Markham
Even during his bachelor party in Ontario’s Muskoka region, Simu Liu had Markham on his…
The Met’s next fashion exhibit spotlights John Galliano, and will confront his troubled past
The next Met Gala fashion exhibit will be devoted to a designer famed for both…
Esther Henseleit’s 67 puts her in contention at British Women’s Open
LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England (AP) — Esther Henseleit shot a 4-under 67 in the third…
Sack-happy No. 2 overall pick David Bailey already making an impact for Jets early in training camp
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — David Bailey is already making his presence felt only three…
Lorena Wiebes wins opening stage of Women’s Tour de France
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Lorena Wiebes won the opening stage of the Women’s Tour de…
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