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Interior Health unlikely to lobby for e-scooter ban after Kamloops fatality
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The health authority said its role is to "focus on prevention messages."
Kamloops cancer centre lobbying continues due to split services
Local leaders have been lobbying the province for years to build a dedicated Kamloops cancer clinic. The wait ended this…
Fast-tracked wind power approvals raise ire of Thompson-Nicola MLAs
A pair of wind power projects between Kamloops and Merritt got the green light from BC Hydro recently, but regional…
Construction may start by fall 2025 to replace controversial former Kamloops hotel
Shovels could hit the ground by next fall for a housing project replacing a former Kamloops hotel that also hosted…
Crown want 19 years jail for violent North Okanagan grow-op robbery
Armed with shotguns and with their faces covered, Edward Scott Coghill and Stewart Wayne Tkachuk had zip ties in their…
Missing skier found dead near Sun Peaks
The skier who went missing from Sun Peaks Resort earlier this week has been found dead. Tomasz Jaholkowski, 68, was…
Kamloops accident victim with brain injury battling ICBC no-fault insurance scheme
Every day is a struggle for former Kamloops resident Rise Gronlund, who was left with a brain injury after surviving…
Highland Valley near Kamloops restarts copper production amid water shortage
The company that owns the mine said production was temporarily paused "to appropriately manage site water supply".
Not all calls for help with mental heath crises should go to Kelowna RCMP
"Many people experiencing a mental health crisis do not require a police response."
Kamloops Target Sports Association brings target competition to Kamloops
A day of friendly competition and target shooting returns to Kamloops as the KTSA .22LR…
Parks Alive wraps up Free Summer Concert Series with Live Music and Shrek 2
Festivals Kelowna has been putting on free concerts across the months of July and August…
Why satellites tracking BC wildfires don’t detect them
"It is not what I would ever recommend for early detection."
Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment, so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
YORK, Maine (AP) — As a morning fog lifted over Maine's York River, Mike Masi and his two interns stood on a dock sorting through a mound of one of the region's most despised crabs and hoped to find a...
Buy Canadian: Purchasing patriotism sees renewed push amid rising tariffs
Buy Canadian sentiment is seeing a resurgence across the country as backlash to U.S. tariffs grows. Consumers eager to support local products and businesses are swapping shopping tips and resources online as some retailers renew labelling of tariffed or homegrown...
Interior Health unlikely to lobby for e-scooter ban after Kamloops fatality
The health authority said its role is to "focus on prevention messages."
B.C. drug deaths rebound from May to June, but still down sharply from peak
Deaths in British Columbia due to unregulated drugs have rebounded from May to June but remain sharply down from their peak three years ago.The BC Coroners Service says there were 138 deaths in June, up 25 per cent from 110...
iN DISCUSSION: What a mess the BC Conservatives find themselves in
"In a time where David Eby's NDP appears to be out of ideas and momentum and voters clearly would prefer another choice, this is their option."
iN DISCUSSION: Okanagan bakery stirs up wildfire compensation controversy
The bakery and coffee shop in Peachland would like to be compensated for business lost when tourists fled.
iN DISCUSSION: How effective is government wildfire emergency alert system?
Do you think you can rely on the alerts sent to your phone?
Division, defections, depletion: How the B.C. Conservatives lost 12 legislators
The B.C. Conservatives came within three ridings of victory in the 2024 provincial election, winning…
MLAs Day and Wat join B.C. Conservative exodus, blaming Findlay’s ethics and conduct
Upheaval in British Columbia’s Opposition Conservatives stepped up a gear on Wednesday, with two more…
In the news: Trade war accusations, Quebec election coming, and Alberta AI town hall
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Ottawa tweaks tariff reprisal after industry input
OTTAWA — Canadian businesses continue to weather U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest duties while they…
Quicksketch: A look at Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette
MONTREAL — Christine Fréchette heads into the Oct. 5 provincial election after spending a few…
Rapper Yung Filly to return to Britain before Australian rape trial next year
PERTH, Australia (AP) — British social media celebrity and rapper Yung Filly can return to…
Republicans face a midterm verdict as Iran war drags on months longer than Trump promised
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Mike Gibbons sat out the presidential election two years ago, frustrated…
Nepal floods highlight growing glacier risks in warming Himalayas
BENGALURU, India (AP) — The deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused…
Ottawa tweaks tariff reprisal after industry input
OTTAWA — Canadian businesses continue to weather U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest duties while they…
Finance minister to meet with Indian counterpart today
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is set to meet with his Indian counterpart in…
Rapper Yung Filly to return to Britain before Australian rape trial next year
PERTH, Australia (AP) — British social media celebrity and rapper Yung Filly can return to…
Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across the art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings,…
Rain-soaked start at Lord’s as Pakistan bowls first against England in 2nd test
LONDON (AP) — Pakistan won the toss and duly chose to bowl first against England…
Barcelona signs Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic from Fenerbahce
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona has signed Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic from Turkish club Fenerbahce…
Cam Coleman, Ryan Coleman-Williams and Nyck Harbor highlight SEC’s elite receivers in 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Some of the NFL’s top receivers came from the Southeastern Conference:…
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