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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."
A year after HBC’s collapse, some reimagined spaces — and a lot of vacant stores
Four days before Christmas, shoppers lined up around the Bay Centre in Victoria, B.C., where a corner of the mall…
Anand: U.S., Israel have ‘no blank cheque’ in Iran and are bound by international law
OTTAWA — The United States and Israel do not have a “blank cheque” in their bombing campaign in Iran and…
Mother of B.C. mass shooting survivor shares update, says breathing tube removed
The mother of a 12-year-old girl critically injured in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., last month says her…
Province moves to evict people living in controversial Penticton camp
The notice of claim names the defendants as John Doe, Jane Doe and other unknown persons.
Carney signs defence, trade agreement with Japan in final stop of 10-day trip
TOKYO — Canada and Japan have signed a new strategic partnership agreement that looks to boost co-operation on defence, energy,…
Canada’s new trade team meets Trump’s trade czar in Washington to talk CUSMA review
WASHINGTON — Canada’s new chief trade negotiator to the United States met her American counterpart in Washington on Friday as…
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."
iN NUMBERS: A look at the crazy gas prices in Okanagan, Kamloops
iNwheels
No one would blame you if you’re been averting your eyes from the price of…
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...
Plan to buy B.C. condos might be more about stabilizing sector than housing: expert
VICTORIA — A government plan to buy empty condominiums and turn them into affordable housing in British Columbia might be more about stabilizing the financial sector than housing, an urban planning expert says. Some have criticized the federal and B.C....
German railway says component swap led to outage that stranded travelers nationwide
BERLIN (AP) — A late-night communications system outage that left trains and travelers stranded around Germany was caused by workers swapping out a component, the network operator said Wednesday as it faced criticism and questions over the embarrassing chaos. 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
iNhome
VICTORIA — A government plan to buy empty condominiums and turn them into affordable housing…
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…
Some Fête nationale celebrations cancelled after deadly Montreal shooting
MONTREAL — Some of the pomp and circumstance of Saint-Jean Baptiste Day will be subdued…
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…
Japan says that China has detained 2 of its citizens suspected of smuggling banned items
TOKYO (AP) — China has detained two Japanese citizens suspected of smuggling items prohibited from…
German railway says component swap led to outage that stranded travelers nationwide
iNwheels
BERLIN (AP) — A late-night communications system outage that left trains and travelers stranded around…
How Americans are feeling about the country’s 250th anniversary, according to new polls
WASHINGTON (AP) — Duane Mitchell has big plans for the United States’ 250th anniversary. Mitchell,…
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…
Why is Gen Z obsessed with indie sleaze? Metric’s Emily Haines has some theories
Emily Haines thinks young people’s fascination with the so-called “indie sleaze” era is less about…
First of its kind queer museum in San Francisco Chinatown amplifies Chinese LGBTQ+ artists
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — On one side of the world, Xiangqi Chen can be punished…
How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, became the great sporting prodigy of this generation
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shifted his back foot to the side, dipped his broad shoulders, extended out…
Duke’s Isaiah Evans among top talent still available after sitting through Round 1 of the NBA draft
Isaiah Evans arrived at the NBA draft expecting to become a first-round pick after a…
Canada faces Switzerland with chance to secure first place in Group B at World Cup
VANCOUVER — Canada takes on Switzerland with a chance to secure first place in Group…
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