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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…
Quebec health minister tables bill banning energy drink sales to youth under 16
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s health minister tabled a bill on Friday banning the sale of energy drinks to youth under the…
Cliff Fletcher, who led Flames to the Cup and revived Maple Leafs, dead at 90
TORONTO — NHL executive Cliff Fletcher, who led the Calgary Flames to a Stanley Cup victory in 1989 and later…
Suspension for BC teacher who called student a ‘gangster wannabe’
He accused another students of selling drugs.
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."
B.C. election latest: Conservatives projected to win majority in election
VANCOUVER — Counting is underway in British Columbia’s snap election after polls closed. Here’s a…
B.C. Conservatives win majority, with Lorne Doerkson to be premier
VANCOUVER — Just over five weeks ago, Lorne Doerkson was an obscure British Columbia legislator…
B.C. election latest: Conservatives projected to win majority in election
VANCOUVER — Counting is underway in British Columbia’s snap election after polls closed. Here’s a…
B.C. Conservatives win majority, with Lorne Doerkson to be premier
VANCOUVER — Just over five weeks ago, Lorne Doerkson was an obscure British Columbia legislator…
CP NewsAlert: BC Green Leader Emily Lowan wins bid for riding on Vancouver Island
BRENTWOOD BAY — The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting victory for BC Greens Leader…
Frelick, Pratt lift Brewers to 5-4 comeback win over Rays and 2-0 World Series lead
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Sal Frelick tied the score with his first home run in three…
Sullivan, Peltola seek support from Alaska Native voters ahead of crucial Senate race
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A little more than one week before the midterm elections, the…
Obama, in Midwest, assails ‘cruelty’ and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaign
DETROIT (AP) — Former President Barack Obama on Saturday seized on what he described as…
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…
Whittaker scores in 81st minute to lift Rapids to 1-0 win over Whitecaps
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Morgan Whittaker scored in the 81st minute, Nico Hansen made…
Jokic has triple-double, Murray scores 42 points in Nuggets’ OT victory over Pelicans
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored eight of his 35 points in overtime and finished…
Frelick, Pratt lift Brewers to 5-4 comeback win over Rays and 2-0 World Series lead
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Sal Frelick tied the score with his first home run in three…
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