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Steep increase in city managers earning more than $150K in Kamloops, Kelowna
There's been a four-fold increase in $150,000-plus salaries for city hall management in both cities.
A quarter of Canadians have been victims of fraud or extortion: survey
OTTAWA — One in four Canadians report having been a victim of fraud or extortion, a new Leger poll suggests.…
Here’s the latest following the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
TUMBLER RIDGE — RCMP say nine people were killed in shootings Tuesday in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., including the lone suspect…
Canadian ice dancers Gilles, Poirier earn long-awaited Olympic bronze in Milan
MILAN — Canada got its storybook finish in figure skating on Day 5 of the Milan Cortina Olympics, as Piper…
Okanagan lost roughly a third of its snowpack in January
“With another two or three months left for snow accumulation, seasonal snowpacks can still change significantly based on weather patterns through the remainder of the season.”
B.C. throne speech cancelled because of Tumbler Ridge shooting
VICTORIA — The three official parties in British Columbia’s provincial legislature have announced the cancellation of Thursday’s “traditional” throne speech…
Police in tiny towns like Tumbler Ridge are more than law enforcers, says ex-officer
VICTORIA — In tiny towns like Tumbler Ridge, B.C., police are more than law enforcers, says former RCMP officer turned…
Touchdown Kelowna officially opens with a sign reveal
Friday Morning was the grand reveal of Kelowna’s new signature sign by artist Coralee Miller…
Sunday Service trying to bring something new to Okanagan party scene
People are looking for fun things to do and interesting places to enjoy music without binge drinking until the wee hours of the morning.
BC private school teacher gets 10-year ban
The teacher demonstrated a serious failure to maintain appropriate boundaries.
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…
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.
Teens terrorize Vancouver Island neighbourhood with ‘door-kick challenge’
It started as a harmless prank by teenagers but a homeowner in Nanaimo, B.C., says…
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…
More Haitians will try to come to Canada after U.S. court decision, advocate says
MONTREAL — A Montreal-based advocate for asylum seekers says Canada should expect a new wave…
Earlier engagement could be key to avoiding labour disruptions: jobs minister
OTTAWA — Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is looking for ways to turn down the…
Teens terrorize Vancouver Island neighbourhood with ‘door-kick challenge’
It started as a harmless prank by teenagers but a homeowner in Nanaimo, B.C., says…
Tanker struck in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and US launch attacks in region
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A tanker came under attack in the Strait of…
Crucial window for rescuing survivors narrows as Venezuela enters third day after deadly twin quakes
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — The situation has grown more desperate by the hour in…
Small plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills the pilot and injures 13, authorities say
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities on Saturday said a small plane that crashed into a…
Earlier engagement could be key to avoiding labour disruptions: jobs minister
OTTAWA — Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is looking for ways to turn down the…
Final stretch: NYC’s last horse track, Aqueduct, ending live races
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s last horse racing track, where Seabiscuit, Man O’…
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…
Cody Johnson’s country music is only getting bigger. On ‘Banks of the Trinity,’ he’ll take you home
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s a moment at every Cody Johnson show where the Texas-born…
Canada vies to make more history in FIFA World Cup knockout match vs. South Africa
Canada will look to keep its historic World Cup run alive Sunday when it takes…
Cape Verde’s dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round
HOUSTON (AP) — Tiny Cape Verde defied odds to become the smallest country to earn…
Senegal routs 10-man Iraq 5-0 to to advance to World Cup knockout rounds
TORONTO (AP) — Senegal needed to win and it needed to win big. Done and…
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