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July 17 2025 02:45 PM
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August 26 2025 11:26 AM
Driver caught excessively speeding near Princeton in mom’s Lamborghini
The driver said he was on his way to a racetrack. Had he driven more responsibly, he could have had a great day at the track. Instead, he had an awkward conversation with mom."
BC senior fears for future of her mentally ill adult son when she dies
“Every parent I’ve talked to in this situation loves their mentally ill children and we all share the same fears."
Uncommunicative Vernon contractor loses after suing another customer
The lack of communication was a breach of the contract.
Okanagan MLAs decry far-right Christian’s cancelled concert venue
BC Conservative MLA Macklin McCall and former Conservative now OneBC party MLA Tara Armstrong took to social media, calling the move "dangerous" and "outrageous."
Vernon cop loses job after he forcefully kissed drunk colleague
The Conduct Board called the incident a "sexual assault."
Suspect arrested in Shuswap on swimming platform in middle of lake
"Officers had to travel by boat to reach him."
August 25 2025 11:24 AM
Two fatal motorcycle crashes on weekend: Kamloops RCMP
One fatal crash was on Barnharvale Road in Kamloops and the other on Highway 5.
August 25 2025 10:30 AM
Another Penticton byelection win for a Clean Sweep candidate
Shannon Stewart now joins fellow Clean Streets co-founder and local business owner Jason Reynen on Penticton council after Reynen won in a landslide in this past April's byelection.
August 25 2025 06:00 AM
Did a Kelowna church pressure rape victim to drop the charge?
CONTENT ADVISORY A Crown prosecutor in a Kelowna sexual assault case strongly suggested the alleged…
August 25 2025 05:00 AM
iN NUMBERS: The fire season that wasn’t in the Thompson-Okanagan
This summer has been nothing but a breath of fresh air.
August 25 2025 04:00 AM
iN PHOTOS: Stunning European-inspired garden blooms at Kelowna B&B
"I didn't want to make something ordinary, I wanted to it to be the best."
August 24 2025 04:00 PM
BC man pleads guilty to second killing, initially ruled an accident
The coroner originally believed they were accidental deaths, but he later confessed to hospital staff he killed the two people.
August 25 2025 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: Even Elvis was a fan of the ‘King of Cool’ Dean Martin
"Who would have guessed in the late 1950s that the coolest guy in America for the next quarter-century would be a fella named Dino Paul Crocetti from Steubenville, Ohio?"
August 19 2025 02:20 PM
iN DISCUSSION: Medical system is ‘broken’
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you’ll find reader…
August 18 2025 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: How lawyer Cameron Stracher did the wrong thing, then the right thing
"This is a story about two lawyers. They are the same man. He did the wrong thing, and the right thing. His name is Cameron Stracher."
Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
These weekend events are fun for the whole family.
Elderly Kamloops woman latest victim of PIN and pickpocket scam
The elderly woman is the latest person to fall victim to the elaborate scam.
Driver caught excessively speeding near Princeton in mom’s Lamborghini
The driver said he was on his way to a racetrack. Had he driven more responsibly, he could have had a great day at the track. Instead, he had an awkward conversation with mom."
iN NUMBERS: Now that weed is legal BC teens are smoking less
If you really want to discourage your teen from smoking weed, light up a joint and call it "wacky tobacky".
15-year-old rollerblading with family dies after being hit by car on Vancouver Island
SHAWNIGAN LAKE — Police on Vancouver Island say a 15-year-old who was rollerblading with family…
Lytton, B.C., records hottest temperature across Canada this year as province bakes
Lytton, B.C., is upholding its reputation as Canada’s hot spot, recording the highest temperature across…
August 26 2025 09:48 AM
In Riga, Carney extends Canadian military mission in Latvia by three years to 2029
RIGA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada will keep troops in Latvia…
August 26 2025 09:18 AM
Montreal’s LaSalle College classes resume, impasse endures with Quebec over $30M fine
MONTREAL — A Montreal college has resumed classes even as it faces a $30-million fine…
August 26 2025 09:14 AM
Lytton, B.C., records hottest temperature across Canada this year as province bakes
Lytton, B.C., is upholding its reputation as Canada’s hot spot, recording the highest temperature across…
August 26 2025 11:19 AM
Orthodox archbishop apologizes to anyone pained by his meeting with Putin
An Orthodox archbishop who exchanged friendly greetings and gifts with Russian President Vladimir Putin in…
August 26 2025 10:52 AM
Federal judge allows case against Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan to proceed
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday allowed the case to proceed against…
August 26 2025 10:45 AM
James Cameron on two decades of making ‘Avatar’ and the future he sees for movies
NEW YORK (AP) — James Cameron recently turned 71 as he brought his third “Avatar”…
NCAA partners with Venmo to assist athletes who face harassment on the payment app
Venmo announced a partnership Tuesday with the NCAA to support athletes who face harassment on…
CBC going to court to fight disclosure order for Gem subscriber numbers
OTTAWA — CBC/Radio-Canada is going to court to defend its refusal to disclose subscriber numbers…
A new ‘Toxic Avenger’ emerges from the ooze
SAN DIEGO (AP) — “The Toxic Avenger” got stuck in the sludge. Director Macon Blair’s…
James Cameron on two decades of making ‘Avatar’ and the future he sees for movies
NEW YORK (AP) — James Cameron recently turned 71 as he brought his third “Avatar”…
August 26 2025 11:23 AM
Blue Jays to open and close 2026 season at home, host Dodgers in April
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will open the 2026 season with a six-game homestand…
August 26 2025 11:15 AM
New York Liberty aim for top four playoff seed as stars return from injuries
The New York Liberty are finally getting healthy and hope to make a run at…
August 26 2025 11:14 AM
Virginia Tech strips Caleb Woodson of captaincy following his DWI arrest
Virginia Tech removed co-captain Caleb Woodson from his leadership position and declared his playing status…
August 25 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Cat in a box
You've heard of a Jack-in-a-box. This is not that.
August 23 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: What kids do on the streets at night
Buy do they even know this is Frogger?