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Kamloops issues cease and desist to its own mayor
Hamer-Jackson's penchant to cling to past grievances and conflicts with staff and council has been a theme throughout his term.
iN PHOTOS: Signs of drought in Okanagan, Kamloops
The crisis is affecting residents, fish and wildlife.
Princeton RCMP arrest person for starting a fire
“Any activities that escalate wildfire danger are strictly prohibited and will be addressed immediately."
iN NUMBERS: Aircraft lead the attack on BC wildfires
If you want to get a good look, watch from the shore because boaters can get in the way.
Peachland mayor suspends bylaw, welcomes wildfire refugees to beach front
“People understand the situation, and in our town when something like this happens a lot of residents step up to help."
Hotel Eldorado files for injunction against Kelowna boardwalk takeover
"The city refuses to engage further with Hotel Eldorado and, instead, opts to bully the hotel into doing what the city thinks should happen."
‘It’s déjà vu’: Bradley Creek wildfire evacuees waiting to go home say they’ve been here before
It's been almost two weeks since OKIB members and residents became wildfire evacuees.
Cultural Themed Dinners Bring Food, Music and Traditions from Around the World to Kamloops
The flavours, music and traditions of different cultures will come together in Kamloops as the Cultural Themed Dinners 2026 invite the community to share a meal while discovering stories and traditions from around the world. Presented by the Valid Dreams...
B.C. home sales weighed down by Lower Mainland, fall almost 7 per cent in July
VANCOUVER — A weak market in the Lower Mainland is weighing on homes sales in British Columbia, with both transactions and average prices falling in July.The British Columbia Real Estate Association says 6,561 residential property sales were recorded in the...
Torrential rain near Tokyo causes flooding and paralyzes traffic, killing 1
TOKYO (AP) — Record-breaking heavy rain pounded eastern Japan Thursday, flooding roads and homes, paralyzing traffic and causing power outages to tens of thousands of homes near Tokyo, officials said. At least one person was found dead. The Japan Meteorological...
Federal government invests $24 million for cannabis and brain health research
TORONTO — Federal Minister of Health Marjorie Michel has announced $24 million to create the Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium. Funded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the group of 10 research teams from across Canada will work...
iN DISCUSSION: Impact of climate change on wildfire season can’t be ignored
"There will be a fire season next year and the year after. This isn't going away."
iN DISCUSSION: Kelowna mayor and councillor partying at Hotel Eldorado sends wrong message
"Here's my hope for all would-be politicians — leave the office better than you found it."
JONESIE: Well, look who was partying at the Eldorado Hotel this weekend
See if you can note the difference between the responses of the two candidates for mayor.
Top B.C. Mountie Dwayne McDonald relieved of duty over unspecified allegations
OTTAWA — The commanding officer for the RCMP in British Columbia has been relieved of…
Iconic castle in Greater Victoria is to be transferred under B.C. treaty
VICTORIA — The minister responsible for treaty negotiations with First Nations in B.C. confirms public…
Top B.C. Mountie Dwayne McDonald relieved of duty over unspecified allegations
OTTAWA — The commanding officer for the RCMP in British Columbia has been relieved of…
Iconic castle in Greater Victoria is to be transferred under B.C. treaty
VICTORIA — The minister responsible for treaty negotiations with First Nations in B.C. confirms public…
Highway reopening shows parts of Summerland, B.C., unscathed in fire evacuation zone
PENTICTON — Hillsides and forest scarred black can be seen north of Summerland, B.C., along…
Rescuers call for silence around earthquake rubble as window for survival narrows in Colombia
CALI, Colombia (AP) — With arms raised and fists clenched, rescuers in Colombia called for…
Alabama man put to death for the murder of a 5-year-old girl in last of three US executions in a day
Tennessee and Oklahoma put inmates to death within 30 minutes of each other Thursday and…
White House border czar defends ICE electric shock gloves as tools to avoid deadly force
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (AP) — White House border czar Tom Homan defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s…
Court documents reveal confusion around number of shooters in Tumbler Ridge killings
VANCOUVER — In the moments after police responded to the Feb. 10 mass shooting in…
LeBlanc meets with U.S. trade rep in Washington as tariff deadline nears
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer…
Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order
WASHINGTON (AP) — The battle over the Kennedy Center’s future escalated Thursday as President Donald…
Jury selected for trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur’s killing
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday…
Seahawks and CB Terrion Arnold, who faces felony charges, are working on a deal, AP source says
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Terrion Arnold are working on a…
Swiatek beats Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 in women’s singles final at National Bank Open
TORONTO — Iga Swiatek defeated Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday night to win the…
Jordan Spieth off to the start he needs with a 65 to share the lead in PGA Tour playoff opener
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jordan Spieth believes he’s playing better golf and he finally got…
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There was plenty of dirt and big air over the weekend at the Crankworx SilverStar…