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iN PHOTOS: Wildlife spotted feasting on berries in Thompson-Okanagan
Some native songbirds use berries during their courtship rituals.
Not cold enough for world-class Okanagan ice wine this winter
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Ice wine began as a way to salvage frozen grapes that couldn’t be used for regular wine.
Arson fire damages downtown Vernon commercial building
“An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway."
Hearing on police-involved death of Myles Gray resumes after obscenity led to delay
VANCOUVER — A public hearing into the police-involved death of Myles Gray resumed in Vancouver, after a four-week adjournment triggered…
Armed robbery suspects arrested in Kelowna
Two armed suspects walked into the store, took items and fled on foot.
Guilty verdict for Okanagan man who broke into ex’s house armed with a screwdriver
The judge said much of his evidence was “inherently unbelievable.”
Porter is latest Canadian airline to restart service to Mexico
OTTAWA — Porter Airlines is resuming service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Tuesday after suspending flights to the region due…
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.
Rain in forecast won’t provide much relief for Okanagan, Kamloops
“We're expecting to have showers basically all day starting on Thursday night and continuing all day Friday.”
Kootenay lawyer charged with sharing intimate images online
To avoid a conflict of interest the case has been moved to Salmon Arm.
Suspension for BC teacher whose ‘rigid’ rules negatively impacted some students
He had rules around lateness and students not doing their assignments.
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...
Carney says B.C. condo buyout proposal is about affordability, not bailouts
OTTAWA — Converting British Columbia's glut of unsold condos into affordable housing is about supporting Canadians, not distressed developers, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday as he defended his government's proposal.Speaking to reporters at a press conference in Ottawa, Carney...
Teen badly hurt in latest in a series of electric dirt bike, scooter crashes in B.C.
BURNABY — A teenage boy has been seriously injured in a crash in Metro Vancouver involving an electric dirt bike, in the second such collision in two days.Police in Burnaby, B.C., say the latest crash happened between the e-bike and...
New Mexico governor calls for criminal probe of DEA allowing fentanyl shipments to hit streets
New Mexico’s governor on Wednesday called for a criminal investigation into the Drug Enforcement Administration after an Associated Press investigation found federal agents allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets over a two-year period while pursuing...
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.
Deliberate hyperventilation technique linked to mental break before police standoff
CHILLIWACK — A British Columbia man who began to deliberately hyperventilate himself daily before suffering…
Carney says B.C. condo buyout proposal is about affordability, not bailouts
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OTTAWA — Converting British Columbia’s glut of unsold condos into affordable housing is about supporting…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 4:37…
Deliberate hyperventilation technique linked to mental break before police standoff
CHILLIWACK — A British Columbia man who began to deliberately hyperventilate himself daily before suffering…
Carney says he and Trump discussed defence priorities, Arctic ahead of NATO summit
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump…
The Supreme Court lets the Trump administration end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to end legal…
The top photos of the day by AP photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong quakes kill at least 188
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue…
Carney says he and Trump discussed defence priorities, Arctic ahead of NATO summit
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump…
Carney says B.C. condo buyout proposal is about affordability, not bailouts
iNhome
OTTAWA — Converting British Columbia’s glut of unsold condos into affordable housing is about supporting…
David Clayton-Thomas, powerhouse lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies at 84
NEW YORK (AP) — David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, whose…
Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can’t endure a fourth trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein won’t face a fourth trial on a New York…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 4:37…
Raptors draft picks Allen Graves, Jaden Bradley come to Toronto
TORONTO — Unbelievably, Allen Graves and Jaden Bradley only got to catch their breath when…
Brendan Gallagher named honorary citizen in Montreal as Canadiens exit nears
MONTREAL — As his Canadiens exit nears, longtime forward Brendan Gallagher was named an honorary…
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