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‘People are scared’: Few answers to why overdose deaths are falling in BC
"The sad thing is they're physically dependent on the drug, but they're scared to do the drugs that they've been wired on for 10 years."
Someone in B.C. has a $31 million winning lottery ticket
The odds of winning Lotto Max are 1 in 33,294,800 per $5 play.
‘It’s way better’: Vernon goose cull leads to clean beaches
"I feel bad that that's what they had to do. I hate to say it, but it's way better."
Kamloops lobby group says new housing rules lack rental protections
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"Other communities have taken these measures — and we should too.”
Kamloops, Kelowna among most expensive Canadian cities to insure a home
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The average home insurance premium in Kamloops is now double what it was in 2023.
iN NUMBERS: British Columbia’s health-care worker shortage
Doctor shortages have been making headlines around the province, especially in Kelowna with the recent KGH pediatric ward closure and…
iN PHOTOS: 10 goofy things spotted in traffic in Kamloops, Okanagan
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Check out these funny park jobs, mishaps and silly load securing tactics.
iN PHOTOS: Tony the peacock still on the lam in Kamloops neighbourhood
“It’s hilarious the debates people are having in the Juniper page. There was a big argument last week with this lady claiming Tony was a girl and needed his name changed to Toni.”
Hot enough for you? How about another heat wave warning for Okanagan, Kamloops
The same region had a heat warning last week, but things cooled off over the weekend.
Driver charged one year after deadly Okanagan Granfondo collision
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One rider was killed and two were injured just over a year ago.
Learner driver clocked nearly 50km/h over limit on Coquihalla
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Her dad's car was towed and impounded for a week.
City of Kelowna to pay Hotel Eldorado for the boardwalk it illegally blocked
“The city does not pursue expropriation lightly and has only taken this step after all other reasonable options were exhausted.”
Kelowna prepares to welcome thousands for 2026 BC Summer Games
Kelowna is preparing to welcome thousands of young athletes, coaches, officials and supporters as the…
Okanagan wine industry pioneers tell their story in new memoir
"'Decanting Memories' is a testament to the days of digging trenches by hand, tractor repair through welding and long, uncertain winters."
US Virgin Islands’ housing authority accused of corruption as federal funding is suspended
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. government announced Monday it suspended funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands’ housing authority after an investigation found widespread corruption, as residents still struggle to recover from two major hurricanes that hit nearly...
Bus bursts into flames after crash in southern Vietnam, killing 7
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Seven people died and five were injured when a bus carrying passengers overnight burst into flames after crashing into roadside embankments near southern Vietnam's Dong Nai City early Monday, authorities said. The vehicle was a sleeper...
Cancer society applauds certification of class-action against e-cigarette maker Juul
VANCOUVER — The Canadian Cancer Society says Canada's federal and provincial governments need to strengthen regulations of vaping products to stem more youth addiction to nicotine, as e-cigarette marketing practices are poised to be put on trial in a national...
THOMPSON: Hurricanes teach discretion and resilience
"Hurricanes are as much a part of growing up in Florida as long, hot summers."
iN DISCUSSION: MLA Boultbee’s behaviour part of growing concern in provincial politics
"It’s still unusual in BC politics, unprecedented in my experience, different, new, worthy of public note but also a growing concern if you count fellow rogue MLAs Dallas Brodie and Tara Armstrong on this pole."
JONESIE: We need to talk about MLA Amelia Boultbee
"There’s a common denominator in these many public and private conflicts, a personal tactic and method antithetical to the cooperation and good will required for good politics let alone good government. Voters need to know about and decide if this Trumpian strategy of frightening, silencing and punishing critics is for them."
B.C. port flagged for federal fast track, but security concerns have lasted years
George Harvie, mayor of Delta, B.C., has been sounding the alarm over security and crime…
Fire crews work on containment lines between out-of-control blaze and Kimberley, B.C.
Firefighters in British Columbia are working to build containment lines between an out of-control wildfire…
Trade, major projects expected to top agenda as premiers meet in P.E.I.
CHARLOTTETOWN — Domestic trade and major projects will be on the agenda as Canada’s premiers…
In the news: Premiers meet in P.E.I., Canada joins international fighter jet program
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. port flagged for federal fast track, but security concerns have lasted years
George Harvie, mayor of Delta, B.C., has been sounding the alarm over security and crime…
UK leader Burnham gathers his Cabinet after sweeping away Starmer supporters
LONDON (AP) — New U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham will gather his Cabinet for a…
Israel is building a miles-long earthen barrier inside Gaza, entrenching its division
CAIRO (AP) — The Israeli military is quietly but quickly building a giant earthen barrier…
India tunnel disaster at a Himalayan hydropower project leaves 10 dead and 17 missing
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — At least 10 people were killed and 17 others remain missing…
Officials sought phone records of NYT journalists and their relatives in an effort to unmask sources
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration sought phone records of several New York Times…
Trade, major projects expected to top agenda as premiers meet in P.E.I.
CHARLOTTETOWN — Domestic trade and major projects will be on the agenda as Canada’s premiers…
Judge to hear evidence against singer D4vd in killing, dismemberment of teen and decide on trial
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge is set to decide at a hearing that opens…
Officials sought phone records of NYT journalists and their relatives in an effort to unmask sources
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration sought phone records of several New York Times…
WNBA enjoys ‘hypergrowth’ under Commissioner Cathy Engelbert amid strained relationship with players
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA has grown at an exponential rate during Cathy Engelbert’s…
This year’s supersized World Cup had some things go wrong. There was also a lot that went right
There are a lot of things that could have gone wrong during this summer’s World…
Missing the World Cup? Relief is on the way next summer with the Women’s World Cup in Brazil
It’s the women’s turn now. The next World Cup, the women’s edition, is set for…
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