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July 4, 2025 06:07:00
$11M fine for North Okanagan man caught with 1.5 million illegal cigarettes
"The amount of tobacco here is something that is not often seen."
iN NUMBERS: Generous acts in Kamloops, Okanagan
Here’s a quick dose of inspiration to help restore your faith in humanity.
iN PHOTOS: Odd looking turkey vultures hunt, squabble in Kamloops, Okanagan
The vultures play a valuable role in the ecosystem.
Partnership aims to help badgers cross the road in Southern Interior
“Sightings from people on the land are one of the most important tools we have.”
No dogs allowed: Dangerous algae at popular lake near Kamloops
Exposure to toxic blue-green algae is usually fatal for dogs.
iN VIDEO: Woman saves choking baby in Kelowna
Every parent’s worst nightmare came to pass in a park last week in Kelowna when…
UPDATE: Kamloops-Thompson school district superintendent resigns
The head of the Kamloops-Thompson school district has resigned from her role after four years…
Kelowna man’s nightmare battle with rare tick-borne relapsing fever
“This is brutal, I’m going through the processing phase of how much this disrupted my life for over a year.”
iN VIDEO: Bumblebee colony makes nest in Kamloops shed
“It’s cool, we’re going to leave the nest alone."
Hot, dry June for Okanagan, Kamloops
“It's a fairly significant departure from normal.”
SLAPPED: Kamloops mayor alleges assault by journalist
Was it a blatant assault against an elected official or is the complaint an attempt to silence a journalist?
Penticton Elvis Festival attracts young, successful tribute artist
Moses Snow of Texas has been making a good living as one of the most successful Elvis Tribute Artists on the circuit.
Top ten reasons to get our newsletter
Top Ten Reasons to get our newsletter 1. Find something new: You don’t need to…
iN DISCUSSION: Advertiser boycott suggested in reaction to Okanagan billboards
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes.
THOMPSON: More questions than answers following Trump’s attack on Iran
OPINION Just six months ago, President Donald Trump said he would “stop the chaos in…
‘Uniquely Canadian’: Stampede begins with parade led by country star Shania Twain
CALGARY — The Old West will be on full display as thousands clad in tassels,…
B.C. field coroners get $32 an hour to face scenes of death. Some say it’s not enough
They work on gruesome scenes of death, sometimes traversing rough terrain to access bodies in…
Military police investigating Facebook page filled with racism, misogyny
OTTAWA — Military police say they have reopened an investigation into a Facebook group the…
Academics call on Ottawa to speed up Palestinian student visas
OTTAWA — A group of Canadian academics is calling on the federal government to speed…
Second-generation Canadians weigh the cost of carrying on the family business – and their parents’ legacy
In the corner of her family’s downtown Toronto restaurant, Jeanette Liu’s young son eats a…
What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions
St. Louis (AP) — The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and…
At least 3 dead in New Jersey after strong thunderstorms sweep through the Northeast
PLAINFIELD, NJ (AP) — Some residents in the Northeast were spending their July Fourth holiday…
Mexico President Sheinbaum hopes deported boxer Chávez Jr. will serve time in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday that Mexico hadn’t previously arrested…
Second-generation Canadians weigh the cost of carrying on the family business – and their parents’ legacy
In the corner of her family’s downtown Toronto restaurant, Jeanette Liu’s young son eats a…
Automakers ‘cautiously optimistic’ on EV mandate changes after meeting with Carney
OTTAWA — The head of an organization representing automakers said he’s “cautiously optimistic” after meeting…
Czech international film festival opens with honors for actors Peter Sarsgaard and Vicky Krieps
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Karlovy Vary International Film Festival was kicking off its 59th…
‘Uniquely Canadian’: Stampede begins with parade led by country star Shania Twain
CALGARY — The Old West will be on full display as thousands clad in tassels,…
Mexico President Sheinbaum hopes deported boxer Chávez Jr. will serve time in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday that Mexico hadn’t previously arrested…
Owen Farrell’s ‘aura’ and ‘serious quality’ will help Lions in Australia, teammates say
SYDNEY (AP) — Owen Farrell’s curveball call-up by the British and Irish Lions was welcomed…
Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt goes on injured list and heads for scan of forearm
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt was placed on the 15-day injured list…
TRENDING NOW: Funny, and expensive, fails
America’s Funniest Home Videos has thrown together a compilation of some extremely funny fails so far…
TRENDING NOW: TV news anchor loses it over Beavis graffiti
There is something extra special about a news anchors losing it live on the air.
TRENDING NOW: If the shoe doesn’t fit, score the goal
You’ve gotta keep your chin up when bad things happen. This lad could have been…