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iN PHOTOS: Country’s unofficial national bird stays year-round in Thompson-Okanagan
It was chosen by the Royal Canadian Geographic Society as the national bird of Canada.
Halloween dog costume parade invites costumed pets to downtown Kamloops
Dogs dressed as witches, superheroes and other Halloween characters will take to downtown Kamloops this weekend for a parade that…
Skate Canada International arrives in Kelowna for 3 days of thrilling competition
Some of the world’s top figure skating athletes have arrived in Kelowna and are competing this weekend at Prospera Place…
Halloween fun for the whole family at Hatching Post in West Kelowna
The Hatching Post is hosting a fun day for the whole family to enjoy on Halloween. If you’re looking for…
The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will face more questions Tuesday about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around…
Carney says economic plan ‘settling in’ after Canada’s economy shrinks
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the government’s plan to build up the economy is “settling in” as work…
Kamloops photographer finds rare fox hunting at Sun Peaks Resort
“I know how fortunate I was to spend time with such an uncommon animal.”
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | October 30 – November 1, 2026
Halloween weekend is here! Across the Okanagan and Kamloops, many local businesses are hosting fun…
Kamloops Pumpkin Smash gives Halloween pumpkins a second life through composting
Halloween pumpkins will get one final outing in Kamloops as residents are invited to smash,…
At legendary Kelowna costume store, it’s all over except for the memories
"One of the greatest compliments we got was they had more fun getting dressed up in our store than they had at the party."
Calgary man jailed for recording 14-year-old daughter on Shuswap vacation
The families all knew it happened but no one said anything for years.
Company destroyed by Kelowna woman who embezzled $840,000
She was someone the company "trusted deeply."
Mother Nature should be kind to trick-or-treaters in Kamloops, Okanagan
“We'll see lots of sun in the afternoon for sure, and then a generally clear sky at night."
iN VIDEO: Oktoberfest takes over Kamloops for a night
One stein, one cask, and a room full of lederhosen: Kamloops showed up for Oktoberfest. The Sun Peaks Alpine Club brought its annual Bavarian bash to Columbo Lodge on Lorne Street Saturday night, and the evening ran like clockwork. Doors...
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...
Crash detection alerts Kamloops RCMP to serious collision on Trans-Canada
Five people the car were rushed to hospital including two in critical condition.
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: New movie highlights problem with news business
"It's a documentary about, well, many different things but among them is how the documentary is made, how they made decisions about what to include or not, how they reached conclusions."
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."
Ottawa lists Roberts Bank port expansion in B.C. as project of national interest
DELTA — The Port of Vancouver’s planned Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion is now officially…
Former B.C. minister says he’s focused on family, but leaves door open to politics
VICTORIA — Former New Democrat housing minister Ravi Kahlon says his priority is his family…
How Canada’s new pact with the European Union might affect you
OTTAWA — Canada’s new partnership with the European Union is meant to provide benefits to…
Parties line up candidates as federal byelections approach in 6 ridings
OTTAWA — A pastor and longtime Conservative is running as an independent candidate in an…
Expert witness defends ‘advocacy’ in youth-led climate trial
VANCOUVER — A pediatrician testifying at Canada’s first youth-led climate trial says doctors in her…
An ICE officer is charged with assault for striking a man with a car in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer accused of intentionally ramming his…
Top federal prosecutor in Alaska says criminal probe underway over would-be spoiler Senate candidate
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The top federal prosecutor in Alaska confirmed on Friday the existence…
Rival US and Russia resolutions on disputed Western Sahara are defeated in UN Security Council
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia vetoed a U.S.-drafted resolution Friday that would have supported Morocco’s…
Canada, European Union close Montreal summit with ‘alliance for the future’ pact
MONTREAL — Canada and the European Union officially launched an “alliance for the future” on…
Mark Critch mocks U.S. podcasters over their gripes about Newfoundland-set ‘Below’
ST. JOHN’S — Mark Critch had a chuckle this week at the expense of two…
Judge orders 3 taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads to be pulled from TV and social media
NEW YORK (AP) — The federal government must pull three taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads that…
Mark Critch mocks U.S. podcasters over their gripes about Newfoundland-set ‘Below’
ST. JOHN’S — Mark Critch had a chuckle this week at the expense of two…
Russia’s return complicates Alberta’s world junior men’s hockey championship
CALGARY — A ruling ordering the International Ice Hockey Federation to reinstate Russia has raised…
Acquiring Jeffery Simmons like ‘Christmas morning’ for the Chicago Bears
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The trade that sent Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans…
Vancouver Canucks place forward Filip Chytil on injured reserve
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks placed forward Filip Chytil on injured reserve Friday ahead of…
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iN VIDEO: Oktoberfest takes over Kamloops for a night
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One stein, one cask, and a room full of lederhosen: Kamloops showed up for Oktoberfest.…
iN VIDEO: 2026 Okanagan Halloween Events
Looking for something fun to do this Halloween? Explore what the Okanagan has to offer…