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July 17 2025 02:45 PM
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August 22 2025 06:00 PM
Party politics coming to Kelowna, Kamloops with new Conservative association
Kamloops and Kelowna are among the 15 BC cities where candidates under the Conservative Electors Association may appear on the ballot next year, an association registered by a BC Conservative Party staffer.
Alberta driver tells Merritt RCMP he was speeding to ‘save on gas’
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"The driver could not explain why only two out of nine people were wearing seatbelts, or why a three-year-old’s car seat had no functioning buckles.”
Penticton arson investigation has RCMP looking for witnesses
“Even small details, especially about the motor scooter, could help move this investigation forward.”
West Kelowna cops crack down on unruly electric dirt bike riders
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The riders causing the most trouble keep getting away, but police are tracking them.
iN NUMBERS: Animal rescuers of the Thompson-Okanagan
Rescuing pets shouldn't really be about the numbers, but it kind of is.
iN PHOTOS: A peek into magical landscapes in Kamloops, Okanagan
The best photos demonstrate the photographer’s own connection to nature.
August 21 2025 06:00 PM
RCMP conduct board rules Vernon Mountie sexually assaulted colleague
He now has to fight to keep his job.
August 21 2025 04:39 PM
Suspect arrested for erratic driving in downtown Kelowna pedestrian zone
"Based on the initial investigation, there is no indication to suggest the driver intended to cause deliberate harm to the public."
August 21 2025 03:28 PM
Unexploded ordinance slows efforts to extinguish brush fire near Vernon
The discovery of the unexploded ordnance, or UXOs, means Vernon firefighters are taking a cautious and targeted approach to dealing with hotspots.
August 21 2025 10:42 AM
One of three newborn kittens found in Kelowna scrap yard survives
“It’s heartbreaking to imagine these tiny kittens alone, without their mother or even each other for warmth and protection."
August 21 2025 06:00 AM
Giant Wells Gray cave remains unexplored seven years after discovery
The cave and the Ovis Creek drainage area surrounding it was closed to the public by BC Parks soon after its discovery in 2018.
August 21 2025 04:00 AM
Provincial intervention overdue as Kamloops deals with dysfunctional mayor: critic
BC is the only province that doesn't require municipal codes of conduct.
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."
August 12 2025 02:48 PM
iN DISCUSSION: ‘Incompetent bureaucracy at work’
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you’ll find reader…
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.
Alberta driver tells Merritt RCMP he was speeding to ‘save on gas’
"The driver could not explain why only two out of nine people were wearing seatbelts, or why a three-year-old’s car seat had no functioning buckles.”
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".
B.C. woman who admitted to money laundering set to be sentenced: anti-gang unit
RICHMOND — B.C.’s anti-gang agency says it has reached a milestone in a years-long investigation…
B.C. chiefs say Cowichan title ruling ‘monumental,’ not meant to threaten homeowners
VANCOUVER — The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs is calling a recent court decision…
August 22 2025 03:28 PM
Consumers could benefit from dropped tariffs on U.S. goods, but unions raise concerns
OTTAWA — Canada’s move to drop many retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods could lead to…
August 22 2025 01:55 PM
A timeline of key events in N.S. missing kids investigation
The investigation continues into the disappearance of two young children from their home in rural…
August 22 2025 01:15 PM
Fact File: Canadians can defend against home invaders, but force must be ‘reasonable’
Assault charges laid by a local police service against a man in Lindsay, Ont. —…
August 22 2025 09:19 PM
South Korea’s Lee in Tokyo to highlight friendly ties with Japan before key summit with Trump
TOKYO (AP) — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is in Tokyo to hold his…
August 22 2025 09:06 PM
California bill would require restaurants to disclose food allergens on menus
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Braxton Kimura dreads eating at restaurants. The California teenager is…
August 22 2025 09:03 PM
A quick look back at this week’s biggest stories
Here is a quick look at the top global stories of the week: Famine in…
A court says cull of 400 ostriches in B.C. can proceed. Here are five things to know
The Federal Court of Appeal ruled on Thursday that a cull of about 400 ostriches…
Tariffs: Quebec will donate rather than destroy expiring U.S. alcohol, minister says
MONTREAL — Quebec’s finance minister says $300,000 of expiring American alcohol that is banned from…
Mariah the Scientist’s ‘Hearts Sold Separately’ mixes love potions and pensive emotions
NEW YORK (AP) — If you were surprised when Mariah the Scientist’s “Burning Blue” hit…
News photographers to resume covering Oasis concerts as band lifts restrictions
TORONTO — Oasis has lifted restrictions for photojournalists covering the band’s world tour just as…
August 22 2025 09:13 PM
Poised rookie Nolan McLean takes up mantle for struggling Mets rotation in win over Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — The scuffling New York Mets have been in desperate need of a…
August 22 2025 09:06 PM
Eagles edge Jets 19-17 in preseason game
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Kyle McCord led Philadelphia on five scoring drives, Montrell Johnson…
August 22 2025 09:04 PM
Red Sox clinch season series over Yankees with 1-0 win
Brayan Bello pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, leading the Boston Red Sox to a…
August 22 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: He’s not too bright, but he is a good sport
You gotta love dudes.
August 20 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Ducks creating chaos
There's just something innately funny about ducks.