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Kamloops nurse denies she offered sex; why the allegations were even made public
It's all to do with legislation, which has been criticized by some professionals.
Kamloops Festival of Trees returns to support BC Children’s Hospital
Decorated Christmas trees will bring some holiday colour to downtown Kamloops this month as the Festival of Trees returns to…
Vernon welcomes holiday shopping with the 25th annual Vernon Presents a Festival of Crafts and Gifts
Vernon is preparing for a weekend of Christmas shopping with the returning holiday market, Vernon Presents a Festival of Crafts…
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | November 13 – 15, 2026
Lots is happening across the Okanagan this weekend! From holiday markets and craft fairs to collectible shows, live entertainment and…
Scientists use DNA to identify bones, find descendants of Franklin expedition sailor
Human remains resting in a remote Arctic cairn, visible emblems of one of the North's most enduring mysteries, finally have…
Wildfire smoke causing glaciers to melt faster in Canadian Rockies
John Pomeroy first visited the Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park around 45 years ago when it was only a…
Caddies and paper bags: Schools figuring out new world of cellphone bans
From cellphone "hotels" to patchwork policies to recalibrating lesson plans, teachers and schools across Canada are learning to navigate a…
iN VIDEO: Skate Canada International gets ready to compete at Prospera Place
Prospera Place is ready for a weekend full of competitive figure skating. After doing some…
‘Take it while you can’: Expert says lower gas prices in Kamloops, Okanagan won’t stay
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"We’ve got another two years of this coin tossing and I’m running out of change.”
iN VIDEO: Large crowds gather at Kelowna’s City Park for Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony
Kelowna’s downtown was full of community members and families coming out to attend the Remembrance…
While most of B.C. is flooding, Kamloops and Okanagan in for balmy days
“If you're not in the rainfall areas, enjoy a couple days of very warm, sunny temperatures.”
Kelowna investigation leads to Alberta man charged with child luring
“Criminal activity does not recognize jurisdictional boundaries, and neither does effective policing."
South Okanagan farmer gets educational experience when ‘screaming’ visitor refuses to leave
“A key message is it’s very common for eagles to eat so much they get grounded. It doesn’t necessarily mean it’s injured, but it’s good to call SORCO just in case and work with them."
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.”
One-third of all Kamloops and Okanagan real estate listings now below assessed value
It wasn't long ago that realtors priced homes at assessed value plus 10%. "Now it's just all over the place."
‘Take it while you can’: Expert says lower gas prices in Kamloops, Okanagan won’t stay
"We’ve got another two years of this coin tossing and I’m running out of change.”
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: Trying to understand the pros and cons of data centres
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
THOMPSON: Monumental change in American politics
"I - like tens of millions of Americans - longed for a repudiation of Donald Trump and the Republican Party...for a decade. Last Tuesday, that wish came true."
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.
Rains ease but storm surge heads for southwest B.C., posing new flood risk
VANCOUVER — Deluged residents of coastal British Columbia face a new flooding risk as rains…
Deluge eases as B.C. floods force some residents to shelter in place
VANCOUVER — Peter Spitzer is among residents of Paradise Valley Road who are sheltering in…
Carney heads to Southeast Asia summit as Rohingya refugee crisis grows worse
DUBLIN — Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to a major summit of southeast Asian…
In the news today: Microsoft outage, plane loses wheel, Carney heads to Manila
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Rains ease but storm surge heads for southwest B.C., posing new flood risk
VANCOUVER — Deluged residents of coastal British Columbia face a new flooding risk as rains…
Ukraine launches nearly 1,200 drones at Russia as US-led talks to consider wider European security
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine fired almost 1,200 drones at Russian targets overnight in one…
Republicans acknowledge voters rejected them but show little appetite for breaking with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Richard Hudson wanted a triumphant return to Capitol Hill this week…
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will soon celebrate its 100th edition: Which stars are in the lineup?
NEW YORK (AP) — Megan Moroney,Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jimmy Fallon & The…
CFL commissioner Johnston to address league’s future as Grey Cup week continues
CALGARY — Grey Cup week continues today with CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston’s annual state of…
Calgary water rules not expected to hamper Grey Cup, pubs promise plenty of beer
CALGARY — Calgary residents and businesses are being asked to restrict their water use for…
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will soon celebrate its 100th edition: Which stars are in the lineup?
NEW YORK (AP) — Megan Moroney,Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jimmy Fallon & The…
US visa restrictions force some African contestants out of Miss Universe competition
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Two African contestants will miss this year’s Miss Universe competition in…
Blue Jays apologize to Muslim community and fans in wake of Santander’s posts
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays apologized Thursday to the Muslim community and the team’s…
Man United hires Mauricio Pochettino, who leaves US job with task of reviving former power
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino was hired as Manchester United’s head coach on Friday,…
Inside Manchester United’s move to prise Mauricio Pochettino away from the US national team
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — From the moment Manchester United executives were made aware of Mauricio…
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