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Why Merritt closed the backcountry and no one else will
The Merritt mayor said it was a "no-brainer" but other local government's won't follow suit
PM Carney says 24 Sussex to be restored with fundraising campaign, design competition
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled plans Friday to restore the prime minister’s residence at 24 Sussex Drive in…
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 Highland Games return on June…
Things to do for Canada Day 2026 in Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon
Canada Day is almost here, and communities across the Thompson-Okanagan are preparing for a full day of celebrations, entertainment, outdoor…
Kamloopa Powwow Brings Culture, Dance, and Community to the heart of Kamloops
The sound of drums, the movement of dancers in colourful regalia and the gathering of families and visitors will once…
Okanagan man who groped woman in Osoyoos bar jailed
He argued he was helping the woman wipe up a drink that someone had spilled on her.
Migrant farm workers ‘scattered’ as Summerland wildfire displaces thousands
The Mexican farm workers don't have access to emergency social services.
Kamloops issues cease and desist to its own mayor
Hamer-Jackson's penchant to cling to past grievances and conflicts with staff and council has been a theme throughout his term.
Cultural Themed Dinners Bring Food, Music and Traditions from Around the World to Kamloops
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The flavours, music and traditions of different cultures will come together in Kamloops as the…
Okanagan, Kamloops expecting lightning with little rain
"It's going to be not quite dry lightning, but pretty close."
iN PHOTOS: Signs of drought in Okanagan, Kamloops
The crisis is affecting residents, fish and wildlife.
Princeton RCMP arrest person for starting a fire
“Any activities that escalate wildfire danger are strictly prohibited and will be addressed immediately."
Cultural Themed Dinners Bring Food, Music and Traditions from Around the World to Kamloops
The flavours, music and traditions of different cultures will come together in Kamloops as the Cultural Themed Dinners 2026 invite the community to share a meal while discovering stories and traditions from around the world. Presented by the Valid Dreams...
B.C. home sales weighed down by Lower Mainland, fall almost 7 per cent in July
VANCOUVER — A weak market in the Lower Mainland is weighing on homes sales in British Columbia, with both transactions and average prices falling in July.The British Columbia Real Estate Association says 6,561 residential property sales were recorded in the...
Heavy rain causes flooding near Tokyo that kills at least 5 and strands travelers
TOKYO (AP) — Record-breaking rainfall that pounded cities east of Tokyo overnight flooded roads and dozens of homes, stranded thousands of people, caused power outages and left at least five people dead and one missing. The Japan Meteorological Agency downgraded...
Federal government invests $24 million for cannabis and brain health research
TORONTO — Federal Minister of Health Marjorie Michel has announced $24 million to create the Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium. Funded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the group of 10 research teams from across Canada will work...
iN DISCUSSION: Impact of climate change on wildfire season can’t be ignored
"There will be a fire season next year and the year after. This isn't going away."
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.
Highway through Summerland, B.C., reopened with limited hours, stopping restrictions
PENTICTON — The main highway through Summerland, B.C., has temporarily reopened, giving people a limited…
Experts warn Trump may be driving wedges between provinces with threatened tariffs
OTTAWA — Experts are warning that U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened new set of tariffs…
In the news today: B.C. wildfire damage, awaiting tariff moves, WestJet settles suit
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Diplomacy, peacekeeping cuts weaken Carney’s middle-power vision: South African envoy
OTTAWA — South Africa’s envoy to Ottawa says Canada’s decision to remove most of its…
Anxious Canadian firms bet Trump will buckle ahead of 50% tariff deadline
MONTREAL — Industry insiders say companies are opting to wait and see as the clock…
Persistent Etna ash shuts Catania airport during peak holiday week
MILAN (AP) — Ash spewing from Sicily’sMount Etna has forced the closure of the Italian…
European countries battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips the continent
PARIS (AP) — Firefighters across Europe struggled against multiple fires Friday as a new wave…
Afghanistan marks 5 years under the Taliban with safer streets but pleas for jobs and education
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — As Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers mark five years since sweeping back to…
Diplomacy, peacekeeping cuts weaken Carney’s middle-power vision: South African envoy
OTTAWA — South Africa’s envoy to Ottawa says Canada’s decision to remove most of its…
What’s canon in ‘Paw Patrol’? Canadian mega-franchise tackles creative questions as its world expands
TORONTO — Loyal “Paw Patrol” viewers learned years ago that dinosaurs didn’t go extinct on…
What’s canon in ‘Paw Patrol’? Canadian mega-franchise tackles creative questions as its world expands
TORONTO — Loyal “Paw Patrol” viewers learned years ago that dinosaurs didn’t go extinct on…
Ravi Jain won Canada’s top theatre prize. Now he’s giving it away
TORONTO — When Ravi Jain learned he had won the 2025 Siminovitch Prize, he already…
German runner calls for ‘more respect’ after seeing online racial abuse of teammates
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — German middle-distance runner Smilla Kolbe has condemned the online racial abuse…
Maresca discusses Rodri, Enzo Fernandez as Reijnders prepares to leave Man City in midfield overhaul
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca offered no assurances Friday about the…
CF Montréal bets on incoming designated player Alexis Sanchez for playoff push
MONTREAL — The stakes have been raised at CF Montréal, with the imminent arrival of…
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