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Fingers crossed forecast rain hits right spots in Okanagan, Kamloops
“There could be certain locations within the region which see a pretty heavy shower which obviously would be great.”
American company buys Kamloops bicycle wheel manufacturer
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Kamloops company We Are One has been building bicycle wheels for nearly a decade. This week it was sold to an American company.
Atheist group says ‘discriminatory’ religions shouldn’t get tax exemptions in Kelowna
“Religions are allowed to discriminate. They have that right, it's called religious freedom... but we also have a right for freedom from religion.”
Merritt teens first on scene of hotel fire take action, alert guests
Merritt teenagers Jacob Sutherland and Jayda Bonner didn’t hesitate to take action when they saw flames coming from the Comfort…
‘No end in sight’ for systematic killing of BC wolves to save caribou
The BC government spent a decade killing wolves to protect caribou. Now, critics warn that despite questions about its effectiveness, ethics and impact on the rest of the environment, the government is moving to make the wolf cull a permanent part of its strategy.
BC’s sunflower sea stars are now endangered, but rays of hope remain
Sunflower sea stars clinging to life in BC’s cold-water fjords are officially on the edge of extinction, a scientific advisory panel is warning.
Kamloops cops stop delivery van thief with spike belt
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Someone stole a delivery van in Kamloops and police deployed a spike belt on the highway to stop them. Kamloops…
BC psychologist promoted astrology during therapy session
The regulator says astrology is without proven validity and reliability.
‘Time capsules’: Why a Shuswap adventurist is driven to save old forest fire lookout towers
“It’s almost becoming a subculture where there is a huge interest in these things and it’s bringing people together.”
Refusing to confirm his name nets Armstrong senior a day behind bars
His pseudo-legal nonsense didn't get very far in court.
BC landlord who used piece of plywood for wheelchair ramp on the hook for $30K
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The landlord promised a wheelchair accessible home, but failed to deliver.
iN NUMBERS: Construction of new homes in B.C. down significantly this year
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Single-detached houses have seen a way bigger drop than housing like duplexes and townhomes.
Proposed Kamloops bylaw could target mayor’s unpaid property taxes
The new bylaw would give the city the power to withhold an elected official's salary to repay outstanding debts to the city.
Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market growing strong in the Landmark District Community
Kelowna's longest-running outdoor market is now over 31 years old and has long been a favourite among local shoppers who stop by to grab something fresh for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The produce from local farmers, artwork from local creatives,...
Quebec premier open to allowing U.S. wines on store shelves, with conditions
YAMACHICHE — Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette says she's open to allowing U.S. wines to return to liquor store shelves, but not at any price.Fréchette says that the province first wants to see gains on the trade front.As an example, the...
The Latest: Progressives challenge establishment in Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota
President Donald Trump is scheduled to swear in Todd Blanche, his old personal lawyer, as attorney general Monday after the Senate voted to confirm him early Saturday. Blanche’s path toward confirmation exposed deep concerns — from some Republicans as well...
Dark-web drug trafficker is sentenced in B.C. after being extradited from Germany
VICTORIA — A Victoria man who was recently extradited from Germany to face accusations of running a dark-web drug trafficking ring has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to five charges.RCMP say 29-year-old...
iN DISCUSSION: Some call for backcountry ban in midst of BC wildfires
Is it time to ban backcountry recreational activity?
iN DISCUSSION: Kelowna mayor and councillor partying at Hotel Eldorado sends wrong message
"Here's my hope for all would-be politicians — leave the office better than you found it."
JONESIE: Well, look who was partying at the Eldorado Hotel this weekend
See if you can note the difference between the responses of the two candidates for mayor.
Canadian military on standby to help as B.C. wildfire losses mount and thousands flee
PENTICTON — The Canadian Armed Forces are on standby to help the wildfire situation that…
The provincial deficit dropped by $3.3 billion to $7.7 billion in 2025/26: Bailey
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the final accounting for the budget year ending…
Only two Eastern Canada premiers attend annual conference with New England governors
FREDERICTON — A University of Prince Edward Island political scientist says the decision by most…
Canadian military on standby to help as B.C. wildfire losses mount and thousands flee
PENTICTON — The Canadian Armed Forces are on standby to help the wildfire situation that…
The provincial deficit dropped by $3.3 billion to $7.7 billion in 2025/26: Bailey
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the final accounting for the budget year ending…
Magnitude 7.4 quake hits western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing…
The Latest: Progressives challenge establishment in Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota
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President Donald Trump is scheduled to swear in Todd Blanche, his old personal lawyer, as…
WHO says Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak started months before it was declared
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record started in February, months before…
Only two Eastern Canada premiers attend annual conference with New England governors
FREDERICTON — A University of Prince Edward Island political scientist says the decision by most…
NASA aircraft flies high over B.C. wildfires to study pyrocumulonimbus clouds
CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — A high-altitude research aircraft from NASA flew over British Columbia’s…
Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played the good ol’ boy mechanic in “The Dukes of Hazzard” TV…
Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation gives $4 million to Giller Prize
TORONTO — The Giller Prize, Canada’s largest literary award for fiction, has found a new…
Welcome to the Fire Pit: Portland embraces its reborn WNBA team
The fact Portland has shown up for its new WNBA team is, in many ways,…
Araújo calls Liverpool loan an ‘ideal move’ after leaving Barcelona on pay-cut deal
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Uruguay defender Ronald Araújo believes he has made an “ideal move”…
FBI teams with the NCAA to help athletes avoid sexual exploitation
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The FBI is teaming with the NCAA to start a program to…
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