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“Very exciting” microscopic find in Kamloops pond sparks partnership with Russian researcher
“I finished documenting most of the birds and flowers around May and thought, ‘what new species can I keep finding?’”
Difficult and unpopular decisions ahead, B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says
VICTORIA — The British Columbia Conservative caucus of 63 newly elected legislators is united to lead the province, premier-designate Lorne…
Five-star dams, four-star bridges and other useless Google Reviews in Kamloops and the Okanagan
“This place is incredibly disappointing," said a Google review about Kelowna General Hospital.
Mysterious Kelowna political organization fined for illegal campaign donation
During the 2022 local elections in Kelowna an organization emerged supporting right-wing candidates behind a veil of inaccessibility, now they…
$10M from province for BC fruit growers in the face of US tariffs
Fruit growers are getting some reprieve in the form of $10 million from the provincial government after the BC Fruit…
BC expanding provincial parks in Thompson and Shuswap
The B.C. government has introduced legislation to rename and expand several provincial parks including parks in the North Okanagan, Shuswap…
Cantabile Singers bring annual Remembrance Day concert to Kamloops
Music will provide an opportunity for reflection and remembrance in Kamloops as the Cantabile Singers…
Why Google reviews are most crucial for Kamloops, Okanagan restaurants and how some handle them
iNwine
“If you're having a bad day, nothing tastes right. Everything seems offensive.”
Court-ordered home sales skyrocket across Kamloops, Okanagan but source elusive
iNhome
One piece of government legislation likely helped boost that number by a lot.
New Kelowna art exhibit asks viewers to look at the U.S. border without the politics
“I hope that people come away learning a little bit more about the history of this place and predate the creation of the 49th Parallel.”
Winter Market at Twelvefifty brings local vendors together for holiday shopping
Local makers and small businesses will have an opportunity to showcase their products as the…
Kelowna’s largest neighbourhood is unrepresented after council again declined to ensure it would be
Once again, 35,000 people are unrepresented at city hall. It's a common problem in BC where the ward system has been repeatedly rejected.
Why Google reviews are most crucial for Kamloops, Okanagan restaurants and how some handle them
“If you're having a bad day, nothing tastes right. Everything seems offensive.”
Court-ordered home sales skyrocket across Kamloops, Okanagan but source elusive
One piece of government legislation likely helped boost that number by a lot.
Vernon man charged for drunk driving in fatal crash that killed teen passenger
He was 18-years-old at the time.
Seeds, preserved hair in tomb point to oldest signs of cannabis high 2,800 years ago, study suggests
GENEVA (AP) — People may have been getting high off cannabis earlier than previously thought — at least 2,800 years ago, a new study suggests. Archaeologists who led a dig at a monumental tomb in Siberia said they turned up...
iN DISCUSSION: Try explaining the Homeowners grant to a renter
It seems like a strange unnecessary shuffling of money, though isn't a bad idea for seniors.
iN DISCUSSION: New movie highlights problem with news business
"It's a documentary about, well, many different things but among them is how the documentary is made, how they made decisions about what to include or not, how they reached conclusions."
iN DISCUSSION: How about some kindness for those incumbents who lost
What surprised you the most about the municipal elections?
Difficult and unpopular decisions ahead, B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says
VICTORIA — The British Columbia Conservative caucus of 63 newly elected legislators is united to…
B.C. lab ordered to pay $32K for misgendering transgender, non-binary patients
British Columbia’s human rights tribunal has ruled that a private laboratory provider must pay $32,000…
Difficult and unpopular decisions ahead, B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says
VICTORIA — The British Columbia Conservative caucus of 63 newly elected legislators is united to…
Ottawa easing some temporary foreign worker rules, focus on early childhood educators
OTTAWA — The federal government is extending the period of time a business can employ…
B.C. lab ordered to pay $32K for misgendering transgender, non-binary patients
British Columbia’s human rights tribunal has ruled that a private laboratory provider must pay $32,000…
G7 talks in Paris tackle unresolved global crises with questions over US approach
PARIS (AP) — Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies began two days…
Pope visits care home in Argentina for people with disabilities to press economic message
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Pope Leo XIV renewed his call Monday for Argentina to…
South African police arrest 9 foreigners for trying to join Russia-Ukraine war
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Nine foreign nationals suspected of violating South African mercenary laws by trying…
Guerard’s Furniture: Three Generations of Canadian Craftsmanship and Quality
Business Spotlight
For more than 80 years, Penticton’s Guerard’s Furniture has built its reputation on quality, genuine service and Canadian-made craftsmanship. Managing partner Trevor Guerard shares how the family business keeps those founding values alive today.
North Vancouver woman rescued after being swept into fast-moving water in B.C. storm.
VANCOUVER — A North Vancouver woman is praising the quick actions of local firefighters for…
Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault
LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for…
Marlon James or Douglas Stuart could snag a Booker double when the fiction prize is awarded
LONDON (AP) — Jamaican author Marlon James and Scotland’s Douglas Stuart have the chance to…
Toronto FC fires head coach Robin Fraser after team misses post-season again
TORONTO — Toronto FC has fired head coach Robin Fraser after two seasons at the…
Former Real Madrid great Raúl González named new coach of 2nd-division club Oviedo in Spain
MADRID (AP) — Second-division Spanish club Oviedo has hired former Spain and Real Madrid great…
Spinner Patterson-White and batter Bethell named in England’s test squad to tour South Africa
LONDON (AP) — Spinner Liam Patterson-White earned his first test call-up for the three-test cricket…
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