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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 from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 1:56 a.m. Australia scores a 2-0…
Playing hip-hop or Doris Day, older exercise instructors can speak their peers’ language
SEATTLE (AP) — Bengie Santos was a dancer and choreographer for 30 years before reaching an age when most artists…
Popular YouTube fisherman responds to runaway campfire at lake near Kamloops
"We have beautiful resources to protect."
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?
Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their livelihoods
NEW YORK (AP) — The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years are set to be banished soon from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal...
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…
Vigil honours ‘courageous’ soldiers killed, wounded in Wainwright base fire
WAINWRIGHT — Four Canadian flags, one for each soldier killed during training at Canadian Forces…
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…
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…
Africa CDC calls an Ebola crisis summit as Nigeria records its first case
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — African health ministers were invited Wednesday to an “extraordinary virtual meeting”…
Fire forces evacuations at senior living facility in Mississippi
CLINTON, Miss. (AP) — A fire broke out at a Mississippi facility that houses more…
Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall says the Ukraine war, not the Iran war, has caused high diesel prices
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall said Wednesday that Ukraine’s war with…
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…
Paweł Pawlikowski, master of the 90-minute movie, returns with ‘Fatherland’
NEW YORK (AP) — Storytelling economy can be in short supply at the movies, but…
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…
Kawhi-less Clippers roll past the Kings in a wire-to-wire season-opening rout
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Darius Garland scored 30 points and the Clippers routed the Sacramento…
Forge FC tops CF Montreal on penalty kicks to win Canadian championship
MONTREAL — Dimitry Bertaud saved three penalty kicks – including two in a shootout –…
Edwards hits 9 3-pointers, scores 45 as Timberwolves beat Heat 131-106
MIAMI (AP) — Anthony Edwards hit nine 3-pointers and scored 45 points to join an…
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