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‘So many perks’: Kamloops resident replaces lawn with clover to save water
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“It’d be cool if the city considered subsidizing the removal of front lawns for things like clover or xeriscaping, especially since every year we’re seeing issues with water shortage."
iN PHOTOS: Beloved California quail having babies in the Okanagan
The birds are a unique and species adored by many in the Okanagan Valley, with their round, chickenlike bodies and comical topknots on their heads.
Kamloops man on hook for $1,500 after dangerous dog attack
The incident involved the dog, and its owner, getting pepper sprayed.
Kamloops couple turns tiny space into year round healthy food buffet
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"I go out and do garden maintenance and collect what’s ready, put it on the table and figure out what's for dinner that night, that’s part of the fun of eating with the seasons."
iN NUMBERS: A look at the crazy gas prices in Okanagan, Kamloops
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No one would blame you if you’re been averting your eyes from the price of…
CN Rail fined $435,000 for wildfire near Spences Bridge
The fire took place a year after the nearby town of Lytton was largely destroyed by a wildfire.
This woman ‘managed to not be bored’ during the COVID lockdown and planted a vineyard at home
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Like millions of others, Natasha Jacka went stir-crazy during a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, until it dawned on her that there might be great opportunity in having nowhere to go. Jacka used the pandemic...
‘So many perks’: Kamloops resident replaces lawn with clover to save water
“It’d be cool if the city considered subsidizing the removal of front lawns for things like clover or xeriscaping, especially since every year we’re seeing issues with water shortage."
German railway says outage that halted all trains was caused by scheduled work
BERLIN (AP) — Scheduled maintenance on a communications system triggered an outage on Germany's railway that brought all trains to a halt, stranding travelers across the country, the network operator said Wednesday as it faced criticism and questions over the...
Olympian skier Bode Miller pleads not guilty to Idaho misdemeanor drug charges
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor drug charges after he was arrested on a charge of possessing psilocybin mushrooms. Miller was arrested June 6 in eastern Idaho,...
iN DISCUSSION: Why do campfires still start wildfires?
I expected folks to react with more exclamation points and questions marks when news broke that that's what kicked off fire season in the Central Okanagan last week.
THOMPSON: Social media not the place for accurate, factual news
"It’s like panning for gold…the nuggets are few and far between."
iN DISCUSSION: NDP appears to be more hindrance than help for BC housing initiatives
We're supposed to be streamlining developments like Ignition's plan for the Tranquille property in Kamloops.
Wildfire near Lytton, B.C., which triggered evacuations is declared held
The Saw Creek blaze that triggered evacuations in and around the community of Lytton, B.C.,…
Plan to buy B.C. condos might be more about stabilizing sector than housing: expert
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VICTORIA — A government plan to buy empty condominiums and turn them into affordable housing…
Policing safer now than in previous decades despite recent officer deaths: expert
After three police officers in Canada were killed over the past two weeks, a criminology…
‘Whatever it takes:’ Indigenous group seeks help repatriating items from Switzerland
WINNIPEG — Sacred pipes, intricately beaded regalia and firearms believed to be associated with the…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 10:20…
A primer on uranium enrichment as Iran’s nuclear program faces scrutiny
When the U.S. and Israel launched the war against Iran on Feb. 28, President Donald…
Trump abruptly cancels signing a housing bill, blindsiding Republicans
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ratcheted up tensions with Senate Republicans on Wednesday, abruptly…
The Latest: Trump will head to Capitol to speak with GOP senators who have grown frustrated with him
President Donald Trump is headed to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to meet with Republican senators…
In the news today: Major projects, a look at police deaths, World Cup economic boost?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Despite being banned in stadiums, colourful smoke bombs ignite soccer fan culture
As thousands of Canadian soccer fans marched towards the World Cup stadium in Vancouver ahead…
Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie
NEW YORK (AP) — Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after…
2036 Olympics host set to be picked in 2029 as IOC confirms timetable for contest
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The IOC set a target of 2029 on Wednesday to pick…
Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Olympic Committee is to pay more than $100 million…
NBA draft resumes Wednesday night in New York, where some second-round picks are revered
NEW YORK (AP) — Some of New York’s biggest basketball heroes were second-round draft picks.…
Ronaldinho says ‘let the magic begin’ after signing with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46
MIAMI (AP) — Brazil great Ronaldinho has signed with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at…
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