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July 15, 2025 14:07:00
Missing man’s body pulled from river in Kamloops
The foreign student was last seen as he was swept away while trying to retrieve a volleyball.
One dead in Fraser Canyon head-on collision
One man did not survive, while four others had minor injuries, if any at all.
iN VIDEO: Mother duck in Shuswap takes boatload of babies for a swim
Unique adaptations allow the females to care for large groups.
Giant snake hops onto boat platform in Kalamalka Lake
“Maybe it needed a break, it was a big distance to swim from east to west at that section.”
Highway 97 in Kelowna closed after Mountie injured in crash
The officer was hurt in the crash and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police seek witnesses after two die in North Okanagan hit-and-run
The driver fled the scene after driving the wrong way on Highway 97, leading to a head-on collision.
BC govt defend underage liquor ‘sting ops’ while industry calls for leeway
A BC restaurant and bar industry association is taking aim at the provincial government’s archaic…
iN NUMBERS: Unemployment numbers for Kamloops and Okanagan
If someone told you, “you look like you have a case of the Mondays,” today, maybe you wish you were part of these unemployment statistics.
iN PHOTOS: Stunning views captured by paddlers in Kamloops, Okanagan
The region is home to more than 200 lakes.
Flair Airlines blames Kelowna weather, but BC man sues and wins
Flair Airlines has been ordered to pay $500 in compensation after it blamed the weather…
Proposed North Thompson copper mine aims for 2028 approval
It could be one of Canada's largest open pit mines.
Vernon contractor who refused WorkSafeBC access gets fined
A Vernon construction company that refused to identify themselves or show a first-aid certificate to…
iN DISCUSSION: Don’t rush charges for Kelowna crane collapse
Here you’ll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor…
THOMPSON: Good sportsmanship isn’t easy to learn
OPINION It’s Summer, so my grandson — like a million kids — is playing baseball…a…
iN DISCUSSION: Illegal cigarette seller just a ‘drug dealer’
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you’ll find reader…
Grizzly still stirring controversy on Texada Island, B.C., even after being shot dead
In life, the grizzly bear that swam to Texada Island, B.C., in recent months had…
Steel barriers to protect Vancouver fireworks crowds, police say
VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say the annual Celebration of Light fireworks competition that begins Saturday…
U.S. Coast Guard tall ship once part of Hitler’s navy sails into Victoria for visit
VICTORIA — When Deleon Guerrero last visited Victoria in 2023, he arrived by car as…
RCMP arrest alleged hijacker at Vancouver airport after airspace shut down
RICHMOND — RCMP say they’ve arrested the pilot of a small aircraft that was allegedly…
Advocate says progress being made since B.C. child torture death, more work required
British Columbia’s representative for children and youth says some progress is being made to improve…
New York carriage horse’s collapse spurs a criminal trial
NEW YORK (AP) — A carriage driver went on trial Tuesday over a horse’s collapse…
Immigration agency flexes authority to sharply expand detention without bond hearing
SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has moved to detain far more…
Some Australian dolphins use sponges to hunt fish, but it’s harder than it looks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some dolphins in Australia have a special technique to flush fish from…
RCMP arrest alleged hijacker at Vancouver airport after airspace shut down
RICHMOND — RCMP say they’ve arrested the pilot of a small aircraft that was allegedly…
The Paramount comics, Colbert and Stewart, are sharp critics of the ’60 Minutes’ deal
NEW YORK (AP) — This isn’t a joke. They’ve made that clear. CBS “Late Show”…
Wimbledon men’s final between Sinner and Alcaraz on ESPN draws most viewers since 2019
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Jannik Sinner’s victory over Carlos Alcaraz was the most-viewed Wimbledon men’s…
‘American Idol’ music supervisor and husband both found dead at LA home
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An “American Idol” music supervisor and her husband were both found…
Wimbledon men’s final between Sinner and Alcaraz on ESPN draws most viewers since 2019
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Jannik Sinner’s victory over Carlos Alcaraz was the most-viewed Wimbledon men’s…
Derby County signs US forward Patrick Agyemang from MLS’ Charlotte
DERBY, England (AP) — Second-division club Derby County signed United States forward Patrick Agyemang to…
Rowe’s late goal lifts Toronto to 1-0 NSL road win over Halifax
HALIFAX — Lauren Rowe’s goal in the 79th minute snapped a scoreless tie and lifted…
TRENDING NOW: Pet dog sports ridiculous looking mullet
If you thought having your bangs cut by your mom was bad, this dog arguably…
TRENDING NOW: Tiny dog refuses to give up
This little pup’s persistence is much bigger than his size. Like trying to open a…
TRENDING NOW: Woman speaks turkey-gobble
Of course we’ll never know what this funny woman said to a flock of turkeys…