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iN PHOTOS: Prickly pear cactus has brief, colourful bloom in Kamloops, Okanagan
The cactus blooms in early June in yellow, orange and pink.

TRENDING NOW: Barking at your dog
It’s a funny thing, barking at your dog. When you speak their language, not knowing…

BC teacher with a history of touching female students barred for 1 year
His record dates back to 1988.

Kelowna roofing firm fined $40,000 by WorkSafeBC
It's the fifth fine in two years.

‘No end in sight’ for systematic killing of BC wolves to save caribou
The BC government spent a decade killing wolves to protect caribou. Now, critics warn that despite questions about its effectiveness, ethics and impact on the rest of the environment, the government is moving to make the wolf cull a permanent part of its strategy.

Kamloops film director wins support for debut feature on homelessness
Her debut film "Mary" is based on an emotionally charged short film she created a few years ago called "The Bench", which follows the uncertain and isolated life of a homeless teenager trying to survive a winter in Kamloops.

North Okanagan agriculture company takes regional district to court over septic system
The regional district is concerned the septic system could contaminate Kal Lake.

TRENDING NOW: Kid loses it watching ‘Harry Potter’ for first time
There’s something to say for firsts. Like the first time you watch a classic movie…

BC teacher who told student ‘get to work or I will kill you’ suspended
The teacher had made similar comments before.

Kamloops air ambulance firm claims bias; sues over lost government contract
The contract generated 25% of its revenue.

BC’s sunflower sea stars are now endangered, but rays of hope remain
Sunflower sea stars clinging to life in BC’s cold-water fjords are officially on the edge of extinction, a scientific advisory panel is warning.

Family sue after 84-year-old BC woman leaves $1M estate to male escort
He was 54 years younger and his fees were "not insignificant."

iN VIDEO: Disgruntled heron squawks at kayaker in South Okanagan
A blue heron at Yellow Lake near Penticton appeared to be frustrated with a local…

TRENDING NOW: Inline skates and walker don’t mix
This is a cautionary tale.

American company buys Kamloops bicycle wheel manufacturer
Kamloops company We Are One has been building bicycle wheels for nearly a decade. This week it was sold to an American company.