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Threat of wrecking ball at historic Kamloops school revives stagnant debate
"We need to start figuring out what to actually do with that building, and actually make a decision that's long-term instead of piecemeal."
West Kelowna’s new school trustee is fresh out of high school and he says that’s his advantage
“I knew there was a lot that could have been done to better prepare me and lots of other people for life after public education and frankly, I feel like I didn't get that.”
Kelowna’s OneBC candidate isn’t really running to win
“Perhaps the way that (Dallas Brodie) says things could be more tactful."
Kamloops Blazers return home for two WHL matchups at Sandman Centre
The sound of skates cutting across the ice and fans cheering from the stands will fill Sandman Centre again as…
The Latest: Trump at G7 summit for talks with world leaders on Iran and Ukraine
Leaders of the Group of Seven gathered on Tuesday to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump’s…
How this fruit stand took advantage of the Okanagan Rail Trail
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"They would come up to us saying that this would be a really good idea if we could connect it."
12 students seriously injured in suspected electrical incident at B.C. waterpark
CULTUS LAKE — Twelve students were taken to hospital Monday after what appears to have been an electrical incident at…
New Kelowna councillor is about to find out ‘how hard could it be’
“Just give me a few weeks. Wait and see.”
Where to find late, lauded Kelowna artist Geert Maas’s work
The celebrated sculptor left his mark on the region he called home for more than 40 years.
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…
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.
Okanagan doubles number of women mayors; still not close to parity
It seems like a lot. It's really not.
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?
Retired NYPD detective arrested in road rage killing on George Washington Bridge
NEW YORK (AP) — A long-retired New York City police detective was arrested Wednesday in the road rage killing of a motorist on the George Washington Bridge, police said. Victor Romero, 62, was charged with murder in the death of...
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."
Skunk in downtown Vancouver that bit people tests positive for rabies
VANCOUVER — A skunk that bit a number of people in downtown Vancouver has tested…
Eby says Conservatives acting like they’ve won B.C. election, as Doerkson fundraises
SURREY — NDP Leader David Eby says the B.C. Conservatives are behaving “as if they’ve…
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon sworn in as Quebec premier, unveils cabinet
QUÉBEC — Paul St-Pierre Plamondon was sworn in as Quebec’s 34th premier on Wednesday, bringing…
Skunk in downtown Vancouver that bit people tests positive for rabies
VANCOUVER — A skunk that bit a number of people in downtown Vancouver has tested…
Some government websites taken down in response to security risk: AI minister
OTTAWA — Some government websites have been taken down temporarily as a precaution against a…
Bukele says military operation launched to rescue Salvadorans held by gangs in Haiti
SAN SALVADOR (AP) — El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele said Wednesday he had launched a…
Fraternity suspended at University of Arizona after female student reported assault by 2 men
The University of Arizona has suspended a fraternity’s activities after a female student alleged two…
Trump brings a last-minute rally boost to Darline Graham in South Carolina’s US Senate race
PENDLETON, S.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump traveled to South Carolina on Wednesday to boost…
Eby says Conservatives acting like they’ve won B.C. election, as Doerkson fundraises
SURREY — NDP Leader David Eby says the B.C. Conservatives are behaving “as if they’ve…
Canadian news publishers worried about Meta’s new terms of service
OTTAWA — Canadian news companies say they’re worried about changes to Meta’s terms of service…
Canadian news publishers worried about Meta’s new terms of service
OTTAWA — Canadian news companies say they’re worried about changes to Meta’s terms of service…
Publisher cuts ties with Quebec author after saying it found evidence of AI use
MONTREAL — A Quebec publishing house is cutting ties with author Thélyson Orélien after saying…
Athletics bet on youth with 31-year-old Taylor Smith to lead baseball operations
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Saying “the world is run by 31-year-olds today,” Athletics owner John…
Tkachuk heavily booed by Ottawa crowd in return with the Panthers
KANATA — A Wednesday night game in October wouldn’t normally attract much attention for the…
Blue Bombers need win over Lions to secure CFL playoff berth
TORONTO — Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders will be B.C. Lions fans this…
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