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DUMP WARS? Kamloops landfill funds run dry as Tk’emlups undercuts prices
The landfills mark one of the few, if not the only, areas where the neighbouring communities are now in direct competition.
‘We just want to play’ Ovechkin says on Russian participation at IIHF events
OTTAWA — Washington Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin said Tuesday that Russian athletes just want to represent their country, but…
Legion branch founded by Japanese Canadian veterans reinstated after 84 years
VICTORIA — Masumi Mitsui was a decorated veteran of Vimy Ridge, but he never took part in a public Remembrance…
One-third of all Kamloops and Okanagan real estate listings now below assessed value
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It wasn't long ago that realtors priced homes at assessed value plus 10%. "Now it's just all over the place."
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the second week of August 2024. They…
BC police drop surnames in missing person alerts to avoid ‘negative lasting impact’
It could be a weekend teenage runaway. An elderly loved one, lost and disoriented. Or it could be the first…
iN PHOTOS: Bizarre-looking insects in Thompson-Okanagan
Some photographers in Kamloops and the Okanagan have been busy this spring and summer snapping up-close photos of a wide…
‘Hatred and self-pity’: Kelowna realtor loses appeal after defaming Airbnb business partner
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The judge was not impressed with either of them.
Wanted gas-throwing ostrich farm protester appears at Toronto ‘freedom’ rally
He's facing allegations that he tried to light a woman on fire but rather than attend court, he's back out there protesting.
Another judicial recount is underway in Kelowna; here’s what that entails
Come on, hands up if you knew how this actually worked.
‘Key’ employees, spending again under investigation at TNRD, lawsuit reveals
The regional district's chief financial officer hasn't been at the office for nearly a year, but her complaints have now spurred two investigations.
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…
“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?’”
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."
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: 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.
Rain hammering B.C. south coast may taper, but more on the way: meteorologist
VANCOUVER — Drenching rain that has been soaking southern British Columbia for days could ease…
Rainy Remembrance Day is forecast for parts of B.C.
VICTORIA — Rain and gusty winds are in the forecast for today’s Remembrance Day ceremonies…
In the news today: Remembrance Day, Carney goes to Europe, B.C. rainstorm
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Rain hammering B.C. south coast may taper, but more on the way: meteorologist
VANCOUVER — Drenching rain that has been soaking southern British Columbia for days could ease…
Canadians gather for Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country
OTTAWA — Canadians across the country are gathering today to reflect on the legacy of…
Kenya discharges last Ebola patient, beginning countdown to Ebola-free declaration
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya on Wednesday discharged its last Ebola patient, officially beginning the…
World leaders begin talks at UN climate conference amid concerns that actions are inadequate, slow
ANTALYA, Turkey (AP) — World leaders began to arrive Wednesday to start formal discussions at…
Germany’s military will stop using Chinese-made drones for training purposes
BERLIN (AP) — The German military will stop using Chinese-made drones for training purposes and…
Carney takes off Wednesday for summits in Ireland, Philippines, Cambodia and China
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney takes off Wednesday for summits in Asia and Ireland…
Budget 2026 shifts Liberal government’s language on home construction targets
OTTAWA — The federal housing minister’s office is reasserting Ottawa’s goal of doubling the pace…
Prada’s new Milan exhibition turns a century of fashion into fresh discoveries
MILAN (AP) — Iconic A-line skirts twirl overhead, silver-covered handbags gleam in a secret underground…
Zak Jones, Robert Moor win top Writers’ Trust book prizes
TORONTO — Moments after Canadian-American author Zak Jones accepted the top fiction prize at this…
St. Louis says Wild’s Hughes ‘sold’ broken stick as late penalty sinks Canadiens
MONTREAL — Martin St. Louis was proud of his team’s effort Tuesday night. He just…
‘Our results suck’: Mistakes continuing to cost slumping Toronto Maple Leafs
TORONTO — The Maple Leafs had worked hard to get back on level terms. Down…
Celtics roll past the 76ers 123-101 as Paul George pours in 36 in Philly return
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 21 points and outplayed former Boston teammate Jaylen Brown,…
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