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Suspension for BC teacher whose ‘rigid’ rules negatively impacted some students
He had rules around lateness and students not doing their assignments.
Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Anxious healthcare workers in eastern Congo said Wednesday they are underprotected and undertrained in a rapidly…
US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island’s president condemns charges
MIAMI (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing…
iN PHOTOS: A peek inside oldest public building in Kamloops after $1.1M restoration
St. Andrew's on the Square is a beloved heritage building used for special celebrations like weddings and funerals.
Alberta legislature committee eyes separation vote as meeting hits bizarre roadblock
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Alberta’s journey toward holding a fall referendum on separation took a bizarre turn Wednesday — straight…
PBO says Canadian governments set to spend $1 billion to host World Cup
OTTAWA — Canada will spend just over $1 billion to host the World Cup this summer, the federal budget watchdog…
Alleged sex crime victim launched ‘movement’ against Penticton city councillor
Penticton city councillor James Miller's second trial on historic sex crimes is underway in Ontario.
‘So many perks’: Kamloops resident replaces lawn with clover to save water
iNhome
“It’d be cool if the city considered subsidizing the removal of front lawns for things like clover or xeriscaping, especially since every year we’re seeing issues with water shortage."
Kelowna council candidate campaigns with AI videos and no one can stop him
“I believe the target market I'm going after, I don't think they care."
With his wife hospitalized, Kamloops mayor misses council meeting
"Never thought thought I'd have to phone my three kids and tell them there's a chance they might never see their mother again."
iN PHOTOS: Beloved California quail having babies in the Okanagan
The birds are a unique and species adored by many in the Okanagan Valley, with their round, chickenlike bodies and comical topknots on their heads.
Kamloops man on hook for $1,500 after dangerous dog attack
The incident involved the dog, and its owner, getting pepper sprayed.
Kamloops couple turns tiny space into year round healthy food buffet
iNhome
"I go out and do garden maintenance and collect what’s ready, put it on the table and figure out what's for dinner that night, that’s part of the fun of eating with the seasons."
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...
‘So many perks’: Kamloops resident replaces lawn with clover to save water
“It’d be cool if the city considered subsidizing the removal of front lawns for things like clover or xeriscaping, especially since every year we’re seeing issues with water shortage."
German railway says outage that halted all trains was caused by scheduled work
BERLIN (AP) — Scheduled maintenance on a communications system triggered an outage on Germany's railway that brought all trains to a halt, stranding travelers across the country, the network operator said Wednesday as it faced criticism and questions over the...
Olympian skier Bode Miller pleads not guilty to Idaho misdemeanor drug charges
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor drug charges after he was arrested on a charge of possessing psilocybin mushrooms. Miller was arrested June 6 in eastern Idaho,...
iN DISCUSSION: Who is having a campfire in a regional park?
I expected folks to react with more exclamation points and questions marks when news broke that that's what kicked off fire season in the Central Okanagan last week.
THOMPSON: Social media not the place for accurate, factual news
"It’s like panning for gold…the nuggets are few and far between."
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.
Daily heat records fall across B.C. communities, including one century-old mark
VICTORIA — The arrival of summer in British Columbia has brought record-breaking temperatures. Environment Canada…
Wildfire near Lytton, B.C., which triggered evacuations is declared held
The Saw Creek blaze that triggered evacuations in and around the community of Lytton, B.C.,…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 12:50…
Senior leaders of Edmonton-based infantry battalion removed amid investigation
EDMONTON — The Department of National Defence says two senior leaders of a respected Armed…
Family and friends remember civilian victim of Montreal shooting
MONTREAL — Family and community members gathered today to mourn Michel Moshe Mizrahi, the 68-year-old…
How Americans are feeling about the country’s 250th anniversary, according to new polls
WASHINGTON (AP) — Duane Mitchell has big plans for America’s 250th anniversary. Mitchell, a 78-year-old…
Judge temporarily blocks subpoenas in criminal probe of transgender care at New York hospitals
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge temporarily blocked federal prosecutors in Texas from getting access…
Trump abruptly calls off signing ceremony for housing bill, blindsiding Republicans
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump abruptly called off a planned signing ceremony for a…
Roughriders post slight $157,005 loss during 2025 championship season
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders lost $157,005 last season, one in which the franchise captured…
Arctic roads, nuclear repository first to be designated as national interest projects
OTTAWA — Two Arctic roads and a nuclear waste repository in Ontario are the first…
Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie
NEW YORK (AP) — Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after…
2036 Olympics host set to be picked in 2029 as IOC confirms timetable for contest
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The IOC set a target of 2029 on Wednesday to pick…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 12:50…
Olympic champions Rogers, Katzberg, De Grasse headline Commonwealth Games team
OTTAWA — Olympic champions Camryn Rogers, Andre De Grasse, Damian Warner and Ethan Katzberg are…
Lakers will re-sign Austin Reaves to a 4-year, $185 million deal, AP source says
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Austin Reaves is re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on…
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