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Penticton Vees clinch playoffs, tie CHL win record
The team is about to set a CHL record as the playoffs get closer.
Fired OneBC staffer claims ‘malicious’ termination
It's the same employee accused of regularly posting racist comments online and whose firing was connected to the new political party's implosion late last year.
Canada pledges $8 million in food aid for Cuba as U.S. fuel blockade continues
OTTAWA — Canada is sending $8 million in food aid to Cuba, where a U.S. oil blockade has triggered a…
RCMP looking for driver who hit pedestrian, took her to West Kelowna women’s shelter
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It happened almost a month ago and RCMP are now asking for the public's help to ID the driver.
Penticton city councillor’s historic sex crime trial set for next month
He’s facing numerous charges for sex crimes against victims who were underage at the time of the alleged offences.
Kamloops man stabbed breaking up fight between his neighbours
The good Samaritan ended up in hospital in serious condition.
Kamloops tightens rules on homeless encampments; still averse to Kelowna approach
Don't expect homeless people in Kamloops to be wrangled into one fenced area like Kelowna's outdoor shelter space.
iN NUMBERS: City employees make more than mayors in Okanagan, Kamloops
Guess who's really making the big bucks?
iN PHOTOS: Wildlife spotted feasting on berries in Thompson-Okanagan
Some native songbirds use berries during their courtship rituals.
Kelowna ComiCon back in action this weekend
There’s going to be a cosplay contest, a live Dungeons and Dragons show, lip-sync battle, panels, celebrity guests and of course vendors with all kinds of comics and collectibles
MLA wants action on homeless encampment near Kamloops after Peachland camp cleared
The Trepanier Creek homeless encampments near Peachland were cleared out by the province last month.
Legal bills at Kamloops city hall reach new heights with $2M spent in 2025
That's more than double what was in the budget.
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...
Kelowna tenants forming a union to protect renters’ rights
“There is a big power imbalance.”
DEA asks watchdog to investigate claims that agents permitted fentanyl to hit the streets
The federal Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday asked the U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog to investigate a whistleblower's claims that DEA agents permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico. The request came days...
Myanmar torches $600 million in seized heroin, meth and other drugs
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Thick clouds of black smoke billowed into the sky on the outskirts of Myanmar's largest city Friday as authorities burned more than 50 tons of heroin, opium, ketamine, methamphetamine, marijuana and crystal meth — some $600...
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.
‘You should believe me’: B.C. murder suspect says ex-wife’s death was like a suicide
The ex-husband of Tatjana Stefanski, who is accused of stabbing her to death in rural…
Eby says condo buy-up is not a bailout, and won’t aid City of Vancouver developers
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VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said a joint federal-B.C. plan to buy unsold…
In the news today: Senegal vs. Iraq in Toronto, 24 Sussex plans, Flying Tiger lands
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
PM Carney to share plans to ‘restore’ 24 Sussex today
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce the government’s plan to “restore”…
Anand welcomes Turkish counterpart to Ottawa ahead of NATO summit in Ankara
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is meeting with her Turkish counterpart in Ottawa…
Pope Leo XIV says war ‘never blessed by God’ as he opens meeting of world’s cardinals
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV said war is “never blessed by God” as…
Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones after 2 deadly earthquakes
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig…
Russia reports one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks on its soil and annexed Crimea
Russian air defenses intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones in a major nighttime attack on 12 Russian…
In the news today: Senegal vs. Iraq in Toronto, 24 Sussex plans, Flying Tiger lands
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
National pride meets breathable mesh: A look at the design of World Cup uniforms
BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — Heat. Moisture. National pride. These were top of mind as Nike…
A historic heat wave catches Europe’s fashion industry unprepared
PARIS (AP) — As a historic heat wave gripped Paris this week, fashion houses tried…
Hollywood gets into the microdrama race as mobile-first storytelling draws stars and major studios
LOS ANGELES (AP) — While much of Hollywood was consumed by the streaming wars, Issa…
Orange Crush: Dutch soccer fans cling to hope that World Cup drought will end
TORONTO — Dutch soccer fans are well aware of their country’s label as the best…
On the Clock: Toronto Maple Leafs hold top pick in NHL Draft tonight
BUFFALO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have the top pick in tonight’s NHL Draft. Canadian…
Ferrari’s Hamilton faces Mercedes in Austria hoping to turn F1 win into a title shot
The Formula 1 title race is turning into the ultimate battle of youth against experience.…
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