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June 19, 2025 16:06:00
$22M cancer clinic set to open in Penticton Regional Hospital
Rainy weekend ahead for Okanagan, Kamloops
"The system is going to be provoking some instability so looks like plenty of shower activity.”
9618 Starving German shepherd puppies in Thompson-Nicola surrendered to BC SPCA
The six German shepherd mix puppies were seven months old, underweight and dehydrated when they were surrendered to animal protection officers.
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.”
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 strata management firm fined $15K for not doing any managing
While it didn't do anything, it still charged almost $3,000 a month.
Highland Valley mine meeting with BC ministers, Secwepemc leaders ‘cut short’
Two Secwepemc First Nations are claiming land title over the Highland Valley area, but it's a claim challenged by neighbouring First Nations and the province.
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.
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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."
Man seen ‘speeding toward’ dolphins in B.C. waters fined $5,000
PORT HARDY — A man seen speeding on a Jet Ski towards a pod of…
B.C. coroner won’t call inquest into death of woman, hit by police anti-riot rounds
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s chief coroner is taking the unusual step of not calling an…
Police, rescuers respond as rock slide hits hikers in Banff; injuries undetermined
LAKE LOUISE — Rescue crews, police and paramedics scrambled to a remote region of Banff…
Quebec dials back emissions projections due to global uncertainty
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is scaling back its projections for cutting greenhouse-gas emissions due…
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…
UN: Violence against children in conflict reached ‘unprecedented levels’ in 2024, with Gaza worst
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Violence against children caught in multiple and escalating conflicts reached “unprecedented…
California is to examine its Amazon oil ties following pleas from Indigenous leaders from Ecuador
RICHMOND, California (AP) — An oil tanker sat docked at Chevron’s sprawling refinery in Richmond…
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…
B.C. mall owner’s push to buy 25 Hudson’s Bay leases faces landlord opposition: docs
TORONTO — An agreement Hudson’s Bay signed to sell about two dozen leases to a…
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…
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…
Gausman’s June struggles continue as Diamondbacks beat Blue Jays to deny sweep
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching depth is teetering — which makes it a…
Scheffler hits a perfect shot and plenty of great ones for a 62 to share lead at Travelers
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler had one of those rare rounds where he hit…
Adrien Dumont de Chassart shoots 59 in Wichita Open for 14th sub-60 round in Korn Ferry Tour history
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Adrien Dumont de Chassart of Belgium shot an 11-under 59 on…
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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.