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Steep increase in city managers earning more than $150K in Kamloops, Kelowna
There's been a four-fold increase in $150,000-plus salaries for city hall management in both cities.
iN PHOTOS: Head-scratching sights on roads in Okanagan, Kamloops
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There's often something entertaining to see on the roads during the daily commute.
Carney unveils new electricity strategy, noncommittal on 2030 climate targets
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled Canada’s long-awaited new electricity strategy Thursday, placing a heavy emphasis on expanding the…
Sharp-eyed citizens help Kamloops RCMP chase down wanted man
He stole a kid’s bicycle at one point during the chase.
Cause of fatal Keremeos house fire under investigation: RCMP
A person was located deceased in the home in the Upper Bench Road area.
Water restored but not drinkable in Kamloops, B.C., with more restrictions in place
KAMLOOPS — Water supply has been restored to parts of Kamloops in the British Columbia Interior, but it remains unsuitable…
Kelowna’s Knox Mountain Hill Climb tearing it up yet again this weekend
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There 78 drivers signed up to test their mettle on the hairpin turns in front of a cheering crowd.
Touchdown Kelowna officially opens with a sign reveal
Friday Morning was the grand reveal of Kelowna’s new signature sign by artist Coralee Miller…
Sunday Service trying to bring something new to Okanagan party scene
People are looking for fun things to do and interesting places to enjoy music without binge drinking until the wee hours of the morning.
BC private school teacher gets 10-year ban
The teacher demonstrated a serious failure to maintain appropriate boundaries.
Touchdown Kelowna brings BC Lions, live music and community fun to the city
The BC Lions and a few special guests will be in attendance this week for…
Kamloops ATM thief makes his getaway by swimming across river
"Keep their eyes out for the suspect, who will undoubtedly still be wet and cold. If you see him immediately call police.”
Kamloops Highland Games Returns with a Full Day of Scottish Culture, Sport, and Community
The sound of bagpipes will once again carry across Albert McGowan Park as the Kamloops…
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...
Frank Lloyd Wright House, Among Chicago’s Most Endangered Buildings, Bought By Nonprofit
The West Side’s only single-family home designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright is due for a multimillion-dollar refresh under new ownership after spending years in disrepair. West Side nonprofit Austin Coming Together announced Wednesday that it purchased the J.J....
New Mexico opens criminal probe of DEA after agents allowed fentanyl shipments to hit streets
New Mexico's attorney general on Friday opened a criminal investigation to determine whether U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents broke state law by allowing hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets of Albuquerque. The extraordinary inquiry comes less...
A Moroccan court sentences 29 prominent people in major drug trafficking and corruption case
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan court handed prison sentences to 29 people, including prominent politicians and sports and business figures, in an international drug trafficking and corruption scandal that has rocked the country. The court also ordered the defendants...
iN DISCUSSION: Prime Minister Carney’s BC condo buyout bungle
"I'm starting to get a disturbingly familiar feeling about Prime Minister Mark Carney."
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.
Teens terrorize Vancouver Island neighbourhood with ‘door-kick challenge’
It started as a harmless prank by teenagers but a homeowner in Nanaimo, B.C., says…
B.C. jury rejects explanations of ex-husband, guilty of murdering Tatjana Stefanski
Vitali Stefanski said he had answers for many of the circumstances surrounding the death of…
More Haitians will try to come to Canada after U.S. court decision, advocate says
MONTREAL — A Montreal-based advocate for asylum seekers says Canada should expect a new wave…
Earlier engagement could be key to avoiding labour disruptions: jobs minister
OTTAWA — Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is looking for ways to turn down the…
Teens terrorize Vancouver Island neighbourhood with ‘door-kick challenge’
It started as a harmless prank by teenagers but a homeowner in Nanaimo, B.C., says…
Small plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills the pilot and injures 13, authorities say
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities on Saturday said a small plane that crashed into a…
Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after US airstrikes on Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched a drone assault targeting Bahrain while a…
Crucial window for rescuing survivors narrows as Venezuela enters third day after deadly twin quakes
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — The situation has grown more desperate by the hour in…
World Cup sticker frenzy: Panini packs sell out as fans race to fill 980 spots in collectible albums
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Adam Martin remembers taking boxes of Panini stickers and their…
Earlier engagement could be key to avoiding labour disruptions: jobs minister
OTTAWA — Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is looking for ways to turn down the…
World Cup sticker frenzy: Panini packs sell out as fans race to fill 980 spots in collectible albums
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Adam Martin remembers taking boxes of Panini stickers and their…
Harvey Weinstein’s California rape conviction upheld, but court says he must be resentenced
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 rape and…
World Cup sticker frenzy: Panini packs sell out as fans race to fill 980 spots in collectible albums
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Adam Martin remembers taking boxes of Panini stickers and their…
After firing Mendoza, heat intensifies on Stearns as last-place Mets look for a path forward
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Mendoza is out. Just like Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, Brandon…
Carolina Hurricanes follow Stanley Cup title by figuring out to how to improve a largely set roster
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (AP) — At first glance, Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky doesn’t have…
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