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Kamloops insect enthusiast finds cow killer wasp known for powerful sting
"I didn't want to grasp her because I didn't want to risk being a threat and getting stung by accident."
‘Very rare’: West Kelowna firefighters battle two house fires at same time
“Having two significant fire events take place at nearly the same time is very rare, however, it is not believed the fires are related in any manner.”
Highly anticipated recall campaign for Okanagan MLA ready to launch
“It’s folks from all political stripes, people who voted for Tara Armstrong and people who didn't.”
How to save money on garden gear with some creative recycling
With prices for many things creeping up this year, gardeners shopping for supplies might be looking to tighten their tool…
Princeton company slapped with $30,000 pollution fine
The company treats contaminated soil used at the nearby Copper Mountain mine.
Suspension for BC nurse who snooped on colleagues’ medical records
She's been in trouble with the regulator before.
How these secretive traditional circumcision rites are responsible for dozens of deaths
PHUTHADITJHABA, South Africa (AP) — The 22-year-old Lamkelo Mtyho had no known health issues when he joined his peers, wrapped…
Kelowna Caribbean restaurant that let customer step outside with drink temporarily closed
The restaurant said it couldn't afford the $11,000 fine.
Kelowna lawyer fined $15,000 after having 101-year-old client with dementia sign paperwork
The client had demantia and was was unable to communicate verbally.
iN PHOTOS: More feral cats rescued in ongoing effort to reduce colonies in Kamloops
“Finding fosters is our biggest obstacle, I can’t bring more in if there’s nowhere for these kitties to go."
Rutland’s on-call team gearing up to take on social disorder in the Kelowna neighbourhood
“We don't enforce the criminal code. What we bring is a lot of compassion and patience to each engagement.”
Campfire sparked wildfire in West Kelowna’s Kalamoir Park
"The public is urged to be vigilant, be responsible and be extremely cautious with fire, sparks and sources of heat as we move into wildfire season.”
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...
Housing crisis is a driver of domestic violence and school dropouts: think tank
MONTRÉAL — A Quebec think tank says the province's housing crisis is a driver of domestic violence and negatively affects school dropout rates.On Thursday, the Observatoire québécois des inégalités published the third instalment of a study analyzing the consequences of...
FAA investigates incident that forced a Delta flight to abort landing
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call between two commercial flights that were in danger of colliding Saturday morning at Boston Logan International Airport. A Delta Air Lines flight from Dallas had to execute a go-around, or aborted...
Police in B.C. seize multiple kilograms of illicit drugs in multi-month operation
SURREY — Organized crime investigators in British Columbia say a multi-month effort against a drug-trafficking operation has yielded the discovery of multiple kilograms of illicit drugs in Metro Vancouver.Police say the investigation began last October against the group that's suspected...
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.
THOMPSON: War or humanitarian aid? Trump chose war
"Nobel-Prize-winning economists and other experts agree that the cost of the war with Iran to Americans - even if it stops this year - will exceed $1 Trillion, that’s Trillion. And, more people will die, unnecessarily."
iN DISCUSSION: The media’s double standard on the Kamloops residential school graves
"The First Nations that sent their children to that school owe neither me nor you anything."
Wildfire still burns near B.C. village of Lytton, as deadly anniversary looms
A B.C. wildfire is continuing to burn, out of control, near the village of Lytton,…
Muslim group and federal culture minister decry alleged attack on imam in Victoria
VICTORIA — Muslim groups and Culture Minister Marc Miller are decrying an alleged attack on…
Wildfire still burns near B.C. village of Lytton, as deadly anniversary looms
A B.C. wildfire is continuing to burn, out of control, near the village of Lytton,…
‘This is nuts’: The hard-fought race to build Canada’s next submarine fleet
OTTAWA — From a massive ad blitz featuring Canadian broadcast icon Peter Mansbridge to a…
How communities across Canada are celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
OTTAWA — Events are being held across the country to mark the 30th National Indigenous…
The Latest: Vance and Iranian negotiators are in Switzerland to work on deal’s details
U.S. and Iranian negotiators were in Switzerland on Sunday for talks on their interim agreement…
Vance meets top Iranian officials as US looks to get negotiations back on track
OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Sunday is meeting with top…
Colombians vote in a presidential runoff that pits an outsider against a progressive
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Deeply divided voters in Colombia are choosing the country’s next president…
In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor
WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift’s Watch…
‘This is nuts’: The hard-fought race to build Canada’s next submarine fleet
OTTAWA — From a massive ad blitz featuring Canadian broadcast icon Peter Mansbridge to a…
In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor
WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift’s Watch…
Kevin Alves on the emotional Vancouver set of ‘Yellowjackets” final season
“Yellowjackets” actor Kevin Alves says there’s been “lots of tears of joy” since he and…
New Zealand crush England by 253 runs at The Oval to set up series decider
LONDON (AP) — New Zealand had to beat England at The Oval. Not just to…
In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor
WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift’s Watch…
Argentina may have America to thank for Lionel Messi’s latest World Cup heroics
ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi’s move to America will look like a masterstroke if he…
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