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New West Kelowna water system still limping on temporary fix two years later
"It's like ripping a scab off an old wound, but at the end of the day we had a mechanical failure and it led to this challenge in our distribution network."
Last chance to shop Kamloops Farmers’ Market as outdoor season winds down
There are only two Wednesday markets left before the Kamloops Farmers’ Market wraps up its outdoor season, giving residents a…
iN PHOTOS: Tiny sparrows use big tactics to survive and thrive
A common tactic for sparrows is pretending to have a broken wing to lure predators away from nests.
Maple leaf love: Albertans vote strongly to stay in Canada
EDMONTON — O Canada, Alberta is staying put. In a historic referendum Monday, voters marked their ballots in overwhelming numbers…
Okanagan doubles number of women mayors; still not close to parity
It seems like a lot. It's really not.
Out with the old: Voters ditch sitting politicians in Kamloops, Okanagan
Kamloops saw the highest municipal election voter turnout in the Thompson-Okanagan region which saw incumbent mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson place fourth.
Social media stunts that paid off (or didn’t) in Kamloops, Kelowna election campaigns
"I’ve had people tell me I need to focus on traditional aspects of campaigning, but I ultimately lead with my gut feeling."
Impaired driving suspected in fatal head-on crash near Merritt
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A 24-year-old Surrey man was killed in the crash.
iN VIDEO: The Rayleigh Fall Night Market is a wrap after bringing more than 30 local vendors together Friday evening
The Rayleigh Fall Night Market is a wrap, and what a night it was. More…
UBCO says cameras will read licence plates but won’t feed AI overlords
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"The cameras capture images only when their software detects letters and numbers, such as those on a licence plate.”
B.C. restaurant Baan Lao wins best in North America award for 2026
RICHMOND — A Richmond, B.C., restaurant has been named the best in North America by a global hospitality and culinary industries group, in a first for a Canadian establishment.Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine has been named North America's Best Restaurant...
iN NUMBERS: Outliers in Okanagan, Kamloops real estate market
Are you in the market for something out of the ordinary?
Guatemalan man sentenced to 30 years for smuggling tragedy that killed 53 people in Texas
A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced a Guatemalan man extradited to the U.S. over his role in a 2022 human smuggling attempt that ended in the deaths of 53 migrants who had been transported in a sweltering tractor-trailer in Texas....
Prosecutors probing deaths of 2 Ole Miss students charge shop clerk, son with selling illegal kratom
Federal authorities investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students have charged a store clerk and his son with selling an illegal kratom product, prosecutors announced Friday. A drug task force in Mississippi had previously urged people to avoid...
iN DISCUSSION: How about some kindness for those incumbents who lost
What surprised you the most about the municipal elections?
iN DISCUSSION: Local elections worth your time and consideration
"Voter turnout in local elections is often laughably, sadly low."
JONESIE: Kamloops voters have one real job this election, but one more big consideration
"One of Reid's better character defects is his relentlessness. He won’t take no, he’ll never quit and that sounds awfully admirable until you realize that's a trait he only shares with those dogs that can’t stop chewing their own feet."
Skin grafts and surgeries: Reservist among critically injured in military base fire
Teresa Hiatt wasn’t worried about her younger brother while he was training at Canadian Forces…
The 4 soldiers killed in fast-moving fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta
WAINWRIGHT — Four Armed Forces members were killed when a fast-moving fire overwhelmed soldiers during…
Alberta’s Smith makes it clear separation now dead issue as long as she is premier
EDMONTON — Danielle Smith says Albertans have spoken in Monday’s referendum and that as long…
Alberta’s Smith to pursue immigration reforms, hints changes could take time
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will be moving ahead with sweeping…
Skin grafts and surgeries: Reservist among critically injured in military base fire
Teresa Hiatt wasn’t worried about her younger brother while he was training at Canadian Forces…
Guatemalan man gets 30 years for role in smuggling tragedy that killed 53 people in Texas
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A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced a Guatemalan man extradited to the U.S. over his…
Driver accused of intentionally driving into Australian lawmaker was not a known threat, police say
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A driver accused of intentionally causing serious injury to Australian federal…
Justice Kagan warns Supreme Court rulings are fueling polarization and undermining democracy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Elena Kagan on Tuesday said voting and elections decisions from her…
Netflix posts higher Q3 profit but revenue growth worries pull shares lower
Netflix, which announced layoff plans last week, posted a third-quarter profit above Wall Street’s expectations,…
New lawsuit filed challenging Trump’s tariffs on Canada
A U.S. food importer has filed a lawsuit in the United States Court of International…
Polymarket removes contract allowing wagers on fate of Cornell students accused of sexual assault
Polymarket has removed a contract from its prediction market platform that allowed users to wager…
Netflix posts higher Q3 profit but revenue growth worries pull shares lower
Netflix, which announced layoff plans last week, posted a third-quarter profit above Wall Street’s expectations,…
76ers win opening game with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, beating NBA champion Knicks 106-100
NEW YORK (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers sent an opening-night message they’ll be a contender…
Matthews reaches 700 games, scores to help the Maple Leafs beat the Blue Jackets 6-2
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Auston Matthews had a goal and an assist in his 700th…
Jake Allen makes 31 saves as the Devils defeat the Avalanche 4-3
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Declan Chisholm scored the go-ahead goal midway through the second period…
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