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June 19, 2025 12:06:00
9618 Starving German shepherd puppies in Thompson-Nicola surrendered to BC SPCA
UPDATE: Kamloops courthouse threat prompts evacuation, lockdown
The building was evacuated around 9 a.m., but it's not yet clear why.
‘Always in fear’: Residents hope for calm after shooting at downtown Kamloops boarding house
"Now that this has happened, I'm hoping the RCMP and the city will hold them more accountable for what's going on back there."
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.
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."
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.
Suspected thief walked himself into custody at Kelowna cop shop
“The circumstances of this arrest were definitely not common and made our job much easier.
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.
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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."
B.C. Forest Practices Board says forestry changes could reduce wildfire risk
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Forest Practices Board says a two-year investigation has found “outdated rules…
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…
Scientists question Ottawa more than doubling cod catch in Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN’S — Scientists say they are surprised and “puzzled” by the federal fisheries minister’s…
Canada Post reaches deal with second-largest union, negotiations continue with CUPW
OTTAWA — Canada Post says it has reached a contract deal with its second-largest union…
Climate activist throws paint on Picasso painting at Montreal museum
MONTREAL — A climate activist group says one of its supporters sprayed pink paint this…
Fan climbs netting at Wrigley Field to retrieve Sal Frelick’s bat
CHICAGO (AP) — From villain, to superhero. A fan was removed by security before returning…
Netherlands returns 119 looted artifacts known as Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The Netherlands on Thursday returned 119 artifacts looted from Nigeria, including…
Trump is silent about Juneteenth on a day he previously honored as president
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years…
Scientists question Ottawa more than doubling cod catch in Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN’S — Scientists say they are surprised and “puzzled” by the federal fisheries minister’s…
Canada Post reaches deal with second-largest union, negotiations continue with CUPW
OTTAWA — Canada Post says it has reached a contract deal with its second-largest union…
Climate activist throws paint on Picasso painting at Montreal museum
MONTREAL — A climate activist group says one of its supporters sprayed pink paint this…
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok…
Fan climbs netting at Wrigley Field to retrieve Sal Frelick’s bat
CHICAGO (AP) — From villain, to superhero. A fan was removed by security before returning…
Wyndham Clark says he ‘deeply regrets’ damaging his Oakmont locker during the US Open
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark said he “deeply regrets” the…
Diamondbacks put catcher Gabriel Moreno on 10-day IL because of right hand contusion
TORONTO (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks put catcher Gabriel Moreno on the 10-day injured list…
TRENDING NOW: Grandma’s DIY eyebrow fail
Their reaction to the results of their DIY efforts has gone viral.
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There is probably nothing funnier than putting fake eyebrows on a baby.
TRENDING NOW: We dare you not to laugh
Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is not to laugh.