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July 17 2025 02:45 PM
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August 17 2025 06:00 AM
Kamloops mayor’s early term legal risks exposed in newly released letter
Why the mayor has repeatedly asked for the confidential four-page letter to be made public is unclear.
UBCO students in Kelowna less desperate for off-campus rental help
The rental vacancy rate in Kelowna is at 4.5 per cent, up from 1.7 per cent last year.
‘Entitled and ungrateful’: BC Judge slams brother who lied to stiff siblings in A&W franchise
The judge said the brother had a puzzling and entirely unsubstantiated superiority complex.
BC teacher who hit Grade 12 student with file folders gets reprimanded
The contact caused no physical injury but it was loud.
What’s going on with that big empty piece land on Springfield Road in Kelowna
There are two side-by-side lots near Orchard Park Mall between 2025 Springfield Road and 2120 Cooper Road that are currently sitting vacant making a good motel for marmots.
Teen entrepreneur makes rings out of antlers in Lake Country
“Antler is a very odd material to work with, it’s not like wood or steel, it behaves in different ways."
August 15 2025 03:06 PM
Kamloops council censures mayor over conflict of interest
"I will attend the courts when 10 citizens want to have me disqualified due to being in a conflict of interest."
August 15 2025 12:00 PM
‘Fear and contempt:’ BC nurse’s trans comments cost her $94K and a suspension
The regulator found she lacked an understanding of her ethical obligations as a nurse.
August 15 2025 11:28 AM
Princeton woman wins $187,000 slot jackpot gambling online
"It feels like I’m dreaming."
August 15 2025 06:00 AM
Interior Health responds to critics, says cardiac care in Kamloops remains strong
"There is always a focus on Kamloops."
August 15 2025 05:00 AM
iN NUMBERS: What we know about budget conscious tourists in Okanagan
The numbers we have now show that while people are still visiting they're just thinking about ways to save money on their vacation.
August 15 2025 04:00 AM
iN PHOTOS: Frightful facts about the praying mantis in Okanagan, Kamloops
The females eat the males before, during and after copulation.
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…
August 11 2025 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: Good cooks have cast iron pans, and use them
"There’s nothing wrong with, say, having a ceramic non-stick pan…but cast iron is simply more versatile…and can be just as non-stick when handled properly."
August 10 2025 12:00 PM
Top ten reasons to get our newsletter
Top Ten Reasons to get our newsletter 1. Find something new: You don’t need to…
Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
These weekend events are fun for the whole family.
Penticton area property owners could be on hook for $33M in water system upgrades
“This isn’t a situation anyone asked for. Decisions made long before now have placed citizens in a very difficult spot.”
iN NUMBERS: Buying a car in BC is getting more expensive
We've got some numbers that may grind your gears.
Summerland looks at potential for cannabis use at public events
Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes drew a few laughs at a recent council meeting when he quipped that allowing cannabis consumption at the annual Christmas Light Up celebration would give a whole new meaning to “light up.”
Evacuation orders, alerts lifted as wildfire north of Nanaimo declared under control
NANAIMO — A wildfire burning north of Nanaimo that had forced hundreds to evacuate is…
Montreal Alouettes lose another quarterback in lopsided 36-18 loss to B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER — The Montreal Alouettes will turn to yet another quarterback next week after Caleb…
August 17 2025 05:00 AM
Byelection day in Alberta nears for vote with 214 candidates, including Poilievre
EDMONTON — Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and 213 others vying for a seat in…
August 17 2025 03:00 AM
Trump’s takeover of Washington law enforcement faces anger, pushback and protests
WASHINGTON — Members of the United States National Guard stood near the Washington Monument on…
August 17 2025 03:00 AM
Lawyer ‘very confident’ a foreign adversary attacked Canadian diplomats in Cuba
OTTAWA — A lawyer for Canadian diplomats and their families says he believes the mysterious…
August 17 2025 06:44 AM
US envoy says Putin agreed to security protections for Ukraine as part Trump summit
NEW YORK (AP) — Special U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said Sunday that Russian leader Vladimir…
August 17 2025 06:08 AM
Serbia’s populist leader vows tough response to protesters following riots
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic on Sunday announced tough measures against anti-government…
August 17 2025 06:04 AM
Coastal communities restoring marshes, dunes, reefs to protect against rising seas and storm surges
In San Francisco Bay, salt ponds created more than a century ago are reverting to…
Air Canada to restart flights Sunday after Ottawa intervenes in strike
Air Canada says it plans to resume flights today after the federal government stepped in…
Operation to free ship run aground in St. Lawrence River near Montreal complete
VERCHÈRES — The Canadian Coast Guard says an operation to free a ship that ran…
From apps to matchmaking: the diverse ways American Muslims navigate finding marriage partners
Nura Maznavi got a kick out of learning that New York City Muslim mayoral candidate…
With the Bayeux Tapestry that tells of their long rivalry, France and Britain are making nice
BAYEUX, France (AP) — For centuries, the storytelling masterpiece has been a source of wonder…
August 17 2025 06:38 AM
Newly promoted Ligue 1 side Paris FC signs striker Geubbels from St. Gallen
PARIS (AP) — Newly promoted Ligue 1 side Paris FC signed striker Willem Geubbels from…
August 17 2025 06:34 AM
Japan’s Ritsu Dōan shines on Eintracht Frankfurt debut in German Cup
BERLIN (AP) — Japan forward Ritsu Dōan scored twice on his Eintracht Frankfurt debut in…
August 17 2025 06:01 AM
Goalkeeper Donnarumma left out of PSG squad again, days after saying he wants to leave
PARIS (AP) — Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was left out of the Paris Saint-Germain squad for…
August 16 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Daily dose of ducks being silly
You have been prescribed one dose per day of ducks being silly and here it…
August 15 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Is this a genius marketing campaign?
This golf course decided to capitalize on the social media trend of doing a challenge…
August 14 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Epic fails caught on camera
It's summertime and people are getting outside to work and play. Perfect conditions for fails to be caught on camera.