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iN PHOTOS: Amusing Halloween shenanigans captured around Thompson-Okanagan
The fun adds spirit to spooky season.
Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86
CHICAGO (AP) — Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as…
Okanagan wildlife advocate rescues rare, red-listed reptile
“I’d never encourage the handling of wildlife but in this case his only hope was for me to reach down and pick him up.”
S.S. Sicamous brings book lovers to Okanagan Lake with Bookish Market
Penticton’s iconic S.S. Sicamous is opening its doors to locals for a unique book sale happening this Sunday. Running from…
‘Unthinkable’: Child driver of utility vehicle, 7, and boy, 8, dead in B.C. rollover
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POUCE COUPE — The mayor of a small British Columbia village says news of two children dying in a rollover…
Revelstoke RCMP officer charged after crash with motorcycle
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The Crown has approved a charge of driving without due care and attention.
Former Penticton mayor ordered to pay $100,000 for stealing company money
John Vassilakaki was paying himself $84,000 a year, but mainly sat in his office watching TV.
Explore Health, Healing, and Self-Care at the Vernon Wellness Fair
The Vernon Wellness Fair is returning to the Vernon Rec Centre for two days of…
Deciding who to vote for last minute? We got you
There are 17 electoral districts listed as a “toss up” and none of them are in Kamloops or the Okanagan with most ridings safely blue.
Why the BC NDP is confident about Kelowna Centre rematch
"It's allowed us to be a little bit more nimble and adjust on the fly.”
Vintage Finds and Timeless Treasures Take Centre Stage at Okanagan Vintage Fair in Kelowna
Vintage enthusiasts and bargain hunters can discover unique finds at the Okanagan Vintage Fair this…
‘Still trying to understand’: Newcomer feels the pressure after topping Kamloops polls
It was very minimal approach and it just kind of blew up."
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | October 23-25, 2026
As we draw closer to the end of October, this weekend is busy with lots…
Sun Peaks Alpine Club brings Oktoberfest celebration to Kamloops
The Sun Peaks Alpine Club is bringing a taste of Oktoberfest to Kamloops with an evening of Bavarian food, beer, entertainment and fundraising. The celebration takes place Saturday, October 24, at Columbo Lodge, with guests encouraged to embrace the theme...
Many feared trapped as a tall building collapses in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Many people were feared trapped as a tall building collapsed Friday in Kenya’s capital, leaving a huge mound of concrete and more than a dozen floors stacked like pancakes, with little space between them. The building...
Colorado, Utah communities flood as yet more moisture saturates US Southwest
PHOENIX (AP) — More severe weather struck the Four Corners region Thursday, with flooding that swamped dozens of homes in Utah and led to evacuations of low-lying areas in Colorado, a day after tornadoes blew off roofs, knocked trees onto...
Indonesia seizes over 2 tons of narcotics in one of the country’s largest drug busts
BELAWAN, Indonesia (AP) — Authorities in Indonesia have seized 1.2 tons of liquid methamphetamine in Aceh and intercepted a vessel carrying 1.16 tons of ketamine off Sumatra in two major drug operations, officials said Friday. Authorities raided a clandestine drug...
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."
150 grads, chaperones rescued after boat cruise runs around off Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER — Mounties in North Vancouver say 150 youth and their chaperones had to…
Meet Lorne Doerkson, ‘guy from Williams Lake’ and B.C.’s next premier
VANCOUVER — British Columbians got their best look so far at Lorne Doerkson on Saturday…
150 grads, chaperones rescued after boat cruise runs around off Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER — Mounties in North Vancouver say 150 youth and their chaperones had to…
Meet Lorne Doerkson, ‘guy from Williams Lake’ and B.C.’s next premier
VANCOUVER — British Columbians got their best look so far at Lorne Doerkson on Saturday…
B.C. election latest: Conservatives win majority in election, Eby resigns as leader
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Conservative Party has won a majority government after NDP Leader…
Days before Israeli election, military conducts massive West Bank operation
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military carried out a massive military operation in…
Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad are expected to fly in for pivotal vote
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — For two decades since leaving Israel for Canada, Yael Natra…
Bulgaria holds a presidential election dominated by economic hardship and the Ukraine war
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarians headed to the polls on Sunday to elect their next…
First Nations prepare for historic meeting with Carney and the premiers
OTTAWA — Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is feeling the weight…
LIV Golf paid $15 million to retain executives before filing for bankruptcy, court records show
LIV Golf paid $15.6 million to retain seven of its executives, including $6.375 million to…
Kardinal Offishall finds fresh fire after personal loss, career highs and lows
TORONTO — Just a few years after helping put Toronto hip-hop on the map, Kardinal…
Beth Lew-Williams wins Cundill History Prize for book on anti-Chinese discrimination
TORONTO — Princeton professor Beth Lew-Williams has won this year’s Cundill History Prize for “John…
Yuri Yoshida wins in South Korea for her first LPGA Tour victory
HAENAM, South Korea (AP) — Yuri Yoshida won the LPGA South Korea tournament holding off…
Drew Rasmusssen can’t make it through 4th inning as Rays blow 4-0 lead in Game 2 loss to Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays ace Drew Rasmussen had sailed through his first three…
Montreal speedskater Laoun finishes second in World Tour’s men’s 500-metre final
VANCOUVER — Jens Van’t Wout of the Netherlands just clipped Maxime Laoun of Montreal to…
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