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June 19, 2025 11:06:00
‘Always in fear’: Residents hope for calm after shooting at downtown Kamloops boarding house
Drunk e-scooter rider nabbed in downtown Kelowna: RCMP
“As an operator, you are subject to the same rules and regulations for operating any type of conveyance while impaired, whether it’s a car, boat or a scooter.”
Sign banning union recruiter removed from Kamloops construction site
"They're doing my job for me is really what they're doing."
Kelowna strata management firm fined $15K for not doing any managing
While it didn't do anything, it still charged almost $3,000 a month.
Highland Valley mine meeting with BC ministers, Secwepemc leaders ‘cut short’
Two Secwepemc First Nations are claiming land title over the Highland Valley area, but it's a claim challenged by neighbouring First Nations and the province.
Kelowna spent $83M on its highest paid employees in 2024
The city spent a total of $114 million paying employees, up from $85.1 million in 2021.
iN VIDEO: Western painted turtle lays eggs into sandy nest in Vernon
“I've never seen that in my life, it brought me to tears."
Kamloops firefighters displaced after vehicle fire in fire hall
The fire station is still structurally sound and there was no notable fire damage beyond the single truck.
Woman assaulted in downtown Kelowna while on work break
Officers were called when a 42-year-old woman was attacked in the alley between Ellis Street and St. Paul Street.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run near Oliver winery
The pedestrian was pronounced dead on the scene.
Missing woman’s remains found near Salmon Arm years after disappearance
RCMP say her death was the result of foul play.
How pediatric jobs at KGH stack up against the competition
While Interior Health is addressing recruitment some think there should be more emphasis on retention.
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iN DISCUSSION: ‘Discriminatory’ religions shouldn’t get tax exemptions
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THOMPSON: Life and times of train porters in US and Canada
"Black people were considered socially inferior to whites and menial work, such as that of sleeping car porters, was one of the only jobs they could get…even though many had college degrees."
Two major wildfires in northeast B.C. are downgraded, leaving just one fire of note
Two of the three most significant wildfires in British Columbia have been downgraded and are…
Canadian Food Inspection Agency finds rare disease at B.C. commercial pigeon premises
CHILLIWACK — Canada’s food inspection agency says it has uncovered a case of Newcastle disease…
Carney says it’s ‘foundational’ to have diplomatic ties with India
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says that reinstating key diplomats between Canada and India…
Quebec police say three-year-old missing girl found in Ontario needs rest, privacy
MONTREAL — Police are asking the public to stop sharing the name and photo of…
B.C. NDP caucus asks RCMP to investigate Rustad’s claim of MLA blackmailers
VICTORIA — The chair of British Columbia’s NDP caucus has written to the RCMP requesting…
A Ukrainian fled to Israel. An Iranian missile shattered her new life
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — When Tetiana Kurakova fled Ukraine weeks after Russia invaded in…
Carney says it’s ‘foundational’ to have diplomatic ties with India
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says that reinstating key diplomats between Canada and India…
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok…
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok…
CAPP survey shows oilpatch spends billions on Indigenous-affiliated businesses
CALGARY — Oilpatch companies are big spenders on Indigenous-affiliated businesses, according to a survey commissioned…
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok…
Think you know ‘Jaws’? Test your knowledge with this trivia ahead of the movie’s 50th anniversary
Friday marks the 50th anniversary of “Jaws.” It remains one of the most beloved and…
Shohei Ohtani will pitch for the Dodgers against the Nationals on Sunday
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will next pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers on…
NFL widows struggled to care for ex-players with CTE. They say a new study minimizes their pain
BOSTON (AP) — Dozens of widows and other caregivers for former NFL players diagnosed with…
Cal Poly’s swimming and diving programs won’t be reinstated despite fundraising efforts
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — A fundraising campaign to save the recently eliminated Cal…
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