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New defence purchasing agency will become more independent, MP says
OTTAWA — Ottawa is now well into its overhaul of defence procurement and will soon give the agency at the…
Former Prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein
LONDON (AP) — The former Prince Andrew was arrested and held for hours by British police Thursday on suspicion of…
iN PHOTOS: Historic gold panning in Princeton
A glimpse into the lives of people panning for gold a century ago.
Overdose deaths drop by 21 per cent, but 1,826 deaths in 2025 still a ‘profound loss’
VICTORIA — More than 1,800 people died in British Columbia last year from illicit drug overdoses, and while the coroner’s…
Canada loses gold in overtime to rival U.S. team; Jacobs to curl for gold
MILAN — Canada’s women’s hockey team was denied a repeat gold medal after a crushing 2-1 overtime defeat to the…
Former Kelowna nurse made racist remarks and advocated violence: college
But his comments about the pandemic were found be have been taken out of context.
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
iNhome
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…
Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia
Russian air defenses intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones in a major nighttime attack on 12 Russian…
EU moves to prolong protection for Ukrainians but not new arrivals eligible for military service
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Friday moved to prolong temporary protection status for…
AP Exclusive: NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unity
LONDON (AP) — NATO’s deputy commander told The Associated Press that he wants a summit…
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…
MLB’s draft overhaul would limit choices for teen players – and be a boon for colleges
PHOENIX (AP) — James Clark is a young man with enticing options on his baseball…
Serena Williams to face 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in Wimbledon opening round
LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when…
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…
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