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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."
iN VIDEO: Hordes of threatened western toadlets migrate in Thompson-Okanagan
“There were tens of thousands of them, if not hundreds of thousands."
Peachland wildfire renews calls for a second route when Highway 97 is closed
"This isn’t a one-off – it’s a pattern."
Elderly woman injured in South Okanagan hit-and-run
Police are looking for witnesses to the daylight hit-and-run.
Kamloops mayor files second lawsuit against councillor
"I don't understand why he continually wants to draw attention to his poor conduct, but I guess that's his choice to make."
Drought Hill wildfire being held, evacuees can return home
The Drought Hill wildfire in Peachland is being held, some evacuation orders have been downgraded and some alerts have been…
City concerned about confidential documents after Kamloops mayor’s dealership ransacked
"We have no idea, since the mayor decided to use that space as his city hall office, what he had in there that should properly have been at city hall."
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...
Heat wave brings record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western US
A heat wave gripped large swaths of the Western U.S. on Saturday as temperatures hovered near record highs, heightening wildfire risks in areas that already are dry or burning and prompting warnings for people to stay inside. A ridge of...
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…
‘It’s a responsibility’: animals moved out as B.C. fire risk looms
Will Unruh says the 13 bison he cares for at his ranch near the shores…
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…
‘It’s a responsibility’: animals moved out as B.C. fire risk looms
Will Unruh says the 13 bison he cares for at his ranch near the shores…
Canadian activist among those detained on anti-whaling ship in Iceland
MONTREAL — An animal-rights activist from Saskatchewan is among those detained off the coast of…
WestJet cancels flights as Sunday strike deadline looms
TORONTO — Some travellers are heading into the long weekend on edge, as WestJet begins…
Multiple people dead after shooting at fast food restaurant in southern Idaho
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on…
Europe battles fast-moving wildfires sweeping across Spain and France, in photos
Wildfires raced across forests in France and Spain, sending residents fleeing and filling the sky…
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…
Infantino abandoned his World Cup equity plan; here’s what to know
GENEVA (AP) — Gianni Infantino truly looked the “King of Soccer,” as U.S. President Donald…
WestJet cancels flights as Sunday strike deadline looms
TORONTO — Some travellers are heading into the long weekend on edge, as WestJet begins…
‘Sopranos’ actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80
NEW YORK (AP) — Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys,…
With swords, axes and shields, fighters go head-to-head in medieval combat world championship
SPØTTRUP, Denmark (AP) — With swords, axes and shields, competitors from 30 countries are going…
Adams Jr. throws CFL-best 21st TD pass as Stampeders defeat Ticats 44-20
HAMILTON — Folarin Orimolade and Calgary’s defence earned the Stampeders a road win Saturday afternoon.…
Braves’ Martín Pérez carries a no-hitter through 6 innings vs the Nationals
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves left-hander Martín Pérez has a no-hitter through six innings against…
Red Sox All-Star Willson Contreras held out against the Dodgers while being tested for concussion
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Boston Red Sox are holding out All-Star Willson Contreras in…
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