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BC private school teacher gets 10-year ban
The teacher demonstrated a serious failure to maintain appropriate boundaries.
A California photographer is on a quest to photograph hundreds of native bees
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the arid, cracked desert ground in Southern California, a tiny bee pokes its head out…
‘Relax’: A beginner’s guide to Okanagan wine tasting
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“It's not about what you know, it's about what you enjoy.”
Doctors warn against dangers of health misinformation from AI sources
OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association says doctors are worried that more of their patients are turning to artificial intelligence…
How Mexican cartels employ drones as tools to smuggle drugs and fight enemies
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday caused unease south of the…
‘Abuse of power’: Judge blocks move to deny past BC Tree Fruits members share of millions
The defunct co-op has between $12 and $15-million to be divvied up.
‘Money bouquets’ rival traditional flowers as coveted tokens of love for Valentine’s Day in Zimbabwe
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Liquidity as affection and trash as a symbol of enduring love. From bouquets fashioned from dollar…
Touchdown Kelowna brings BC Lions, live music and community fun to the city
The BC Lions and a few special guests will be in attendance this week for…
Kamloops ATM thief makes his getaway by swimming across river
"Keep their eyes out for the suspect, who will undoubtedly still be wet and cold. If you see him immediately call police.”
Kamloops Highland Games Returns with a Full Day of Scottish Culture, Sport, and Community
The sound of bagpipes will once again carry across Albert McGowan Park as the Kamloops…
Things to do for Canada Day 2026 in Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon
Canada Day is almost here, and communities across the Thompson-Okanagan are preparing for a full…
Kamloopa Powwow Brings Culture, Dance, and Community to the heart of Kamloops
The sound of drums, the movement of dancers in colourful regalia and the gathering of…
Okanagan man who groped woman in Osoyoos bar jailed
He argued he was helping the woman wipe up a drink that someone had spilled on her.
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...
Frank Lloyd Wright House, Among Chicago’s Most Endangered Buildings, Bought By Nonprofit
The West Side’s only single-family home designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright is due for a multimillion-dollar refresh under new ownership after spending years in disrepair. West Side nonprofit Austin Coming Together announced Wednesday that it purchased the J.J....
New Mexico opens criminal probe of DEA after agents allowed fentanyl shipments to hit streets
New Mexico's attorney general on Friday opened a criminal investigation to determine whether U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents broke state law by allowing hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets of Albuquerque. The extraordinary inquiry comes less...
A Moroccan court sentences 29 prominent people in major drug trafficking and corruption case
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan court handed prison sentences to 29 people, including prominent politicians and sports and business figures, in an international drug trafficking and corruption scandal that has rocked the country. The court also ordered the defendants...
iN DISCUSSION: Prime Minister Carney’s BC condo buyout bungle
"I'm starting to get a disturbingly familiar feeling about Prime Minister Mark Carney."
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. jury rejects explanations of ex-husband, guilty of murdering Tatjana Stefanski
Vitali Stefanski said he had answers for many of the circumstances surrounding the death of…
Metro Vancouver names team for independent review of wastewater plant project
VANCOUVER — An independent team has been announced for the review of the North Shore…
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 Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 7:40…
B.C. jury rejects explanations of ex-husband, guilty of murdering Tatjana Stefanski
Vitali Stefanski said he had answers for many of the circumstances surrounding the death of…
Newly released video shows Connecticut prison officers striking inmate before he died
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut prison inmate J’Allen Jones was suffering a mental health crisis…
Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’
NEW YORK (AP) — From the front office to the field, the New York Mets…
Things to know about Venezuela’s powerful earthquakes
A rare double earthquake ravaged Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 920 and injuring another…
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…
PM Carney says 24 Sussex to be restored with fundraising campaign, design competition
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled plans Friday to restore the prime minister’s residence…
Harvey Weinstein’s California rape conviction upheld, but court says he must be resentenced
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 rape and…
Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on…
Colombia fans return to Hard Rock Stadium nearly 2 years after chaotic scene at Copa America final
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Juan Nicolas wants this time to be different. The Bogotá,…
Scheffler misses another sub-60 round, sets early target at Travelers
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler could not convert a 25-foot birdie putt on the…
Lionel Messi won’t start Argentina’s group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi, the top scorer in World Cup history, will not…
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