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BC swung hard to the right? That’s ‘way off base’, expert says
"That narrative of this being a swing to the right, it's way off-base."
iN VIDEO: Bookish Market brings book lovers aboard the S.S. Sicamous
A unique book market took place aboard the S.S. Sicamous on Sunday. Many locals came out and enjoyed meeting local…
Halloween river float and roller-skating event offers a spooky outdoor adventure in Kamloops
Costumes, river views and roller-skating are set to bring a different kind of Halloween celebration to Kamloops, where the Witches,…
Vernon killer has parole revoked, but still not behind bars
He did a year in jail before getting parole.
Whooping cough cases rise in Interior Health as vaccine rates fall
“The most effective way to protect your family and prevent further spread of pertussis is through immunization."
Kelowna high school student wins biggest scholarship in Canada
“I am deeply grateful for this opportunity, as the scholarship will allow me to not only focus on my studies, but to also dedicate time to the things that truly matter to me."
New $2.3B federal AI strategy looks to close ‘adoption gap,’ build public trust
OTTAWA — Ottawa wants to increase Canadians’ use of artificial intelligence — and it plans to do so through free…
iN NUMBERS: How the Thompson-Okanagan helped the BC Conservative sweep
Did you get an "I voted" sticker this weekend?
From grey to navy blue: BC RCMP rollout new, modern uniform shirts
RCMP officers in BC are getting some new duds.
Three Thompson-Okanagan MLAs who shook the balance of power in BC
The BC Conservatives was steadily reshaped as each left the party over 18 months, and one returned.
‘Irrelevant party’: OneBC didn’t impact BC Conservative leads in Kamloops, Okanagan
“We entered this election as the unapologetically conservative choice on the ballot and we make no apologies for that.”
BC NDP says Kelowna Centre close enough that mail-in ballots could change the result
“We're in basically the same scenario.”
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...
Fun, free and indispensable: The value of BC’s durable inland car ferries
"Yea, slowly they get decommissioned. They wanted to do that to the McLure ferry in 2003 but the wildfire happened and they realized how vital it was and the provincial government removed the axe over its head.”
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: Which change did BC voters really vote for?
"The NDP took a beating, and the Conservatives have a strong majority but ballot boxes are notoriously blunt communication tools."
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."
Senior B.C. Mountie David Teboul pleads guilty to assault
ABBOTSFORD BRITISH COLUMBIA — RCMP Assistant Commissioner David Teboul has pleaded guilty to assault after…
Cut tax, reduce deficit, grow economy. Can B.C. Conservatives do it all at once?
VICTORIA — With two-thirds of the seats in the next legislature, the B.C. Conservatives may…
Senior B.C. Mountie David Teboul pleads guilty to assault
ABBOTSFORD BRITISH COLUMBIA — RCMP Assistant Commissioner David Teboul has pleaded guilty to assault after…
Cut tax, reduce deficit, grow economy. Can B.C. Conservatives do it all at once?
VICTORIA — With two-thirds of the seats in the next legislature, the B.C. Conservatives may…
The Quebec government says it plans to end switch between daylight and standard time
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says his government intends to abolish the switch…
Alvin K. Hellerstein, a federal judge who handled Trump, Maduro and 9/11 cases, dies at 92
NEW YORK (AP) — Alvin K. Hellerstein, a Manhattan federal judge who presided over cases…
Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson, found guilty of harassing British journalists
LONDON (AP) — The far-right British activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, who is better known by his…
Judge orders 30-year prison sentence for key figure in Minnesota food fraud
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man who played a major role in defrauding a federal food…
Cut tax, reduce deficit, grow economy. Can B.C. Conservatives do it all at once?
VICTORIA — With two-thirds of the seats in the next legislature, the B.C. Conservatives may…
Bank of Canada delivers 1st hike in three years, raises key rate to 2.5%
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time…
Bryan Adams stands up for ‘Lake Ontario’ in new song referencing Epstein files
Bryan Adams is raging against geographical renamings. The Kingston, Ont.-born rocker has released a new…
Ken Burns wins a $250,000 prize for bringing American history to life
NEW YORK (AP) — Documentary maker Ken Burns has won a $250,000 prize for his…
Blackhawks F Oliver Moore looks for more growth after positive response to healthy scratch
CHICAGO (AP) — In Oliver Moore’s 70th NHL game, the promising forward made an ill-advised…
Justin Tucker joins the Chiefs after a 10-game suspension last year for violating NFL conduct policy
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs signed Justin Tucker to their practice…
The NBA season just started, and injuries already are a big story across the league
If things go the way Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves currently envision, he’ll be…
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