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iN VIDEO: Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk near Revelstoke worth a stop
A perfect place to pull over on the Trans-Canada on the way to Alberta.
A look at some of the NHL names to find new homes this off-season
The NHL off-season saw some significant names switch teams. A veteran head coach, meanwhile, is back in the spotlight. The…
Men charged in 2019 Kamloops shooting no strangers to justice system
One is already serving time for a murder over a drug debt in Kamloops.
Proposed labour law changes put ‘national interest’ as condition to end strikes
OTTAWA — The Liberal government moved Monday to impose new conditions on a contentious part of the Canada Labour Code…
Tim Curry, iconic character actor and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80
Tim Curry, a character actor who created a gallery of delicious, very loony villains for stage and screen, including Dr.…
Highland Valley near Kamloops restarts copper production amid water shortage
The company that owns the mine said production was temporarily paused "to appropriately manage site water supply".
B.C. driver charged in fiery crash that left two dead near Lytton, B.C., last year
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LYTTON — A man has been charged following a fiery crash that killed two people, including one of his passengers,…
Kamloops council candidate backed 51st state takeover
He'd also like billionaire and reality TV star Kevin O'Leary to negotiate for Canada.
New $18M swim venue coming to Okanagan Lake in Kelowna
“Around the world, communities are reimagining their waterfronts, transforming them into places
where people don’t just look at the water, but can swim, gather, and connect."
Body of North Okanagan woman missing for a decade found
Deanna Wertz, 46, disappeared in the Salmon Arm area on July 22, 2016.
More than two dozen suspects arrested during crime crackdown in Kamloops
“The team remains focused on disrupting alleged organized crime, drug trafficking, and prolific offenders."
Spitting at UBCO security guard lands Kelowna man in a prison cell
The judge said it was a degrading and dehumanizing assault.
iN NUMBERS: What some Okanagan, Kamloops mayors, councillors were doing instead of campaigning
Have you ever thought about the UBCM?
‘Appetizing’ stores are the quieter, less famous sibling of the Jewish deli
NEW YORK (AP) — In traditional Jewish American food culture, a “deli” was where you went for a towering pastrami sandwich. You went somewhere else entirely to buy lox and a schmear: an " appetizing store.” The quieter, less famous...
At least 4 killed as floods inundate more than 16,000 homes in Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — At least four people were killed after heavy rains, floods and landslides inundated more than 16,000 homes in northern and central Vietnam, authorities said Friday. Large areas remain flooded, although rain that has fallen in the...
Six hurt in multi-vehicle crash on Vancouver’s Granville Street Bridge
VANCOUVER — Six people were sent to hospital following a multi-vehicle collision on the Granville Street Bridge in Vancouver. Police say the crash involving a tow truck, a bus and two other vehicles happened late Sunday afternoon. The bridge was...
Why it can make more sense to sell BC Bud in Germany than Kelowna
"It's more money in their pocket.”
iN DISCUSSION: BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynn Findlay lasted 118 days
"If you're an NDP supporter, you're probably loving this. I'm curious about non-NDP supporters — which way will you choose?"
iN DISCUSSION: A message for Premier Eby as he hints about calling an election
"No one wants an election."
iN DISCUSSION: How America has squandered good will from 9/11
"You perhaps forget the fact that 'our' includes everyone in this country. Mayors are not just responsible to people with means, but to everyone who lives in their jurisdiction. Maybe looking at it from that angle would help in finding answers?"
New B.C. Conservative leader Doerkson to appear with caucus amid election speculation
VICTORIA — The new interim leader of the British Columbia Conservatives will face reporters today…
Feds approve FortisBC’s Tilbury LNG expansion under ‘one project, one review’
OTTAWA — The federal government has approved expansion of the Tilbury LNG facility in Delta,…
In the news today: synagogue shooting probe, Trump at UN, acts vie for Polaris prize
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
New B.C. Conservative leader Doerkson to appear with caucus amid election speculation
VICTORIA — The new interim leader of the British Columbia Conservatives will face reporters today…
Quebec election campaign enters 27th day as final debate nears
MONTREAL — Quebec’s party leaders are expected to be back out on the campaign trail…
New book by Princess Diana’s brother prompts war of words with King Charles III
LONDON (AP) — A new book published Tuesday by the brother of the late Princess…
Shooter opens fire near a high school in Turkey, wounding at least 11
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — An attacker opened fire near a high school in western Turkey…
Lindsay Clancy’s attorney asks judge to investigate the lone juror who wanted to convict her
BOSTON (AP) — A lawyer for Lindsay Clancy is asking a judge to investigate the…
Liberals table bill to speed up major project approvals, avert labour disruptions
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government tabled a sweeping bill Monday meant to fast-track…
Feds approve FortisBC’s Tilbury LNG expansion under ‘one project, one review’
OTTAWA — The federal government has approved expansion of the Tilbury LNG facility in Delta,…
New book by Princess Diana’s brother prompts war of words with King Charles III
LONDON (AP) — A new book published Tuesday by the brother of the late Princess…
Angine de Poitrine among 10 Canadian acts vying for $30,000 Polaris Music Prize
TORONTO — A mysterious Quebec rock duo that’s gained worldwide fame over the past year…
A new era in Nashville: Chris MacFarland reshapes the Predators with speed and bold moves
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Fans made very clear they wanted the Nashville Predators to hire…
A celebration of friendship between Japan and India with cricket as the backdrop
SANO, Japan (AP) — Japan and India celebrated 75 years of friendship with an international…
After lost season because of injuries, Florida hoping for another deep playoff run
Florida Panthers FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Last season: 40-38-4, missed playoffs. COACH: Paul Maurice…
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