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Suspension for BC teacher whose ‘rigid’ rules negatively impacted some students
He had rules around lateness and students not doing their assignments.
Twice-delayed Artemis II mission now set for April with Canadian Jeremy Hansen
NASA’s planned launch of a moon rocket with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen aboard is set for early April. “We are…
Why we dropped the FOI request behind the drama at Tuesday’s Kamloops council meeting
This council can't seem to do anything without playing games. Well we're taking our political football and going home.
Carney announces $32B for northern defence and infrastructure projects
YELLOWKNIFE — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday the government is putting an additional $32 billion into military forward operating…
Man who rammed his vehicle into Michigan synagogue was naturalized citizen from Lebanon, DHS says
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — The armed man who rammed his vehicle into one of the nation’s largest Reform synagogues…
B.C. chiefs tell MP Aaron Gunn to ‘chillax’ about land acknowledgments
VANCOUVER — The chiefs of four British Columbia First Nations have told Conservative member of Parliament Aaron Gunn to “chillax”…
iN PHOTOS: Drivers gone wild in Okanagan, Kamloops
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The topic of bad driving never fails to entertain.
‘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."
Kelowna council candidate campaigns with AI videos and no one can stop him
“I believe the target market I'm going after, I don't think they care."
With his wife hospitalized, Kamloops mayor misses council meeting
"Never thought thought I'd have to phone my three kids and tell them there's a chance they might never see their mother again."
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."
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."
Rural area in Northern California jolted by its biggest quake since 1940
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A rural area of Northern California experienced its strongest earthquake since 1940 on Wednesday morning, causing some injuries but no immediate reports of major damage, officials said. The epicenter of the quake, with a preliminary magnitude...
Searches in Metro Vancouver in organized crime case net drugs, weapons
SURREY — Police in British Columbia say a multi-year investigation into an organized crime case has uncovered a large stash of illicit drugs as well as $1.5 million in cash.Investigators say they began looking into the interprovincial drug trafficking case...
iN DISCUSSION: Upcoming municipal election campaign going to be a doozy
"In Kamloops, they learned nothing about the consequences of vote splitting so it appears they're going to do it again."
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.
B.C.’s newest municipality of Okanagan Falls to be incorporated in November
VICTORIA — Residents of British Columbia’s first new municipality in 16 years will soon be…
Comment period opens for planned liquefied petroleum gas facility on B.C. coast
OTTAWA — Ottawa has begun taking public comments on a proposed liquefied petroleum gas facility…
Family and friends honour bystander killed in Montreal shooting
MONTREAL — Standing before a packed Montreal funeral home where mourners overflowed out the front…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 4:21…
Democrat points to Trump as cause for delayed bridge opening in new political ad
WASHINGTON — The delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is now an issue…
Ex-chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with taking bribes
NEW YORK (AP) — A former chief of staff to ex-New York Mayor Eric Adams…
Trump berates Senate Republicans over Iran war vote after calling off bill signing
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump berated Senate Republicans during a visit to the Capitol…
Progressive candidate concedes Colombian presidential election to Trump-endorsed outsider
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Progressive candidate Iván Cepeda on Wednesday conceded Colombia’s presidential election to…
Comment period opens for planned liquefied petroleum gas facility on B.C. coast
OTTAWA — Ottawa has begun taking public comments on a proposed liquefied petroleum gas facility…
Websites suggest conspiracies fed accused Montreal gunman’s ‘buffet extremism’
Online activity suggests accused Montreal shooter Seth Hatfield watched videos about weapons, the outdoors and…
Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown,…
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…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 4:21…
Tunisia coach Hervé Renard open to staying on with national team after a chaotic World Cup stint
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tunisia coach Hervé Renard is open to the possibility of…
Dansby Swanson has 2 homers, 7 RBIs as Cubs pound Mets 10-3 in Game 1
NEW YORK (AP) — Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning…
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