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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 year is expected to rival some of the hottest ever recorded, Canadian federal scientists say
Canadian scientists say the recent stretch of exceptional global temperatures shows no signs of letting up in 2026. Scientists with…
Councillors may trim up to four points off Kamloops budget hike
The average homeowner may see their tax bill go up by $200 instead of $300.
Kelowna Airbnb owner denied permit loses appeal in court
iNhome
He'd run the Bernard Avenue property for 15 years before he forgot to renew his business licence, and the issue spiralled from there.
Surprise inflation hike won’t knock Bank of Canada off sidelines, economists say
OTTAWA — Inflation closed out 2025 with a surprise uptick, but economists weighing in Monday argued there was little cause…
AI data centres for Kamloops not without controversy, concern for water
Kamloops residents were under water restrictions last year, yet millions of litres of water would simply evaporate for the AI industry.
Canadian cities compete over claim to Kamloops-born ‘Heated Rivalry’ star
Everyone wants a piece of the spicy hockey drama.
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.
‘So many perks’: Kamloops resident replaces lawn with clover to save water
iNhome
“It’d be cool if the city considered subsidizing the removal of front lawns for things like clover or xeriscaping, especially since every year we’re seeing issues with water shortage."
Kelowna council candidate campaigns with AI videos and no one can stop him
“I believe the target market I'm going after, I don't think they care."
With his wife hospitalized, Kamloops mayor misses council meeting
"Never thought thought I'd have to phone my three kids and tell them there's a chance they might never see their mother again."
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...
Honolulu Spent $450K On Plans For Flood-Prone Stream. Then It Did Nothing
Weeks before the Kona low storms, Honolulu reported that it was canceling another long-stalled project to dredge a flood-prone North Shore stream. The city owns the final stretch of a stream called Kaukonahua, and over the years, it had become...
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.
Dredging of Vancouver’s Burrard approved to make room for big oil tankers
VICTORIA — The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says it has received all federal permits to…
Teen badly hurt in latest in a series of electric dirt bike, scooter crashes in B.C.
iNwheels
BURNABY — A teenage boy has been seriously injured in a crash in Metro Vancouver…
Despite being banned in stadiums, colourful smoke bombs ignite soccer fan culture
As thousands of Canadian soccer fans marched towards the World Cup stadium in Vancouver ahead…
Backlogs in long-term care, home care services driving ER wait times up: report
TORONTO — A new report says wait times at emergency departments across the country are…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 11:00…
Acting Venezuela President Rodríguez says 32 dead and 700 injured after earthquakes
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Acting Venezuela President Rodríguez said early Thursday there are at least…
Pakistani Hindus join Shiite Muslims in Muharram observances honoring Imam Hussein
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Raju Rathore’s Hindu faith and devotion to Imam Hussein converge in…
Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to…
Despite being banned in stadiums, colourful smoke bombs ignite soccer fan culture
As thousands of Canadian soccer fans marched towards the World Cup stadium in Vancouver ahead…
Dredging of Vancouver’s Burrard approved to make room for big oil tankers
VICTORIA — The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says it has received all federal permits to…
Merlín the duck takes a trip to the stadium, but FIFA rules keep him out of Mexico match
MEXICO CITY (AP) — One of the biggest folk heroes of this World Cup, Merlín…
Democrat blames Trump for delayed bridge opening in new political ad
WASHINGTON — The delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is now an issue…
South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea
GUADALUPE, Mexico (AP) — South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup…
Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Javier Aguirre has been saying for a while now that the…
Ohtani seeks to sync up with struggling catcher Rushing as the Dodgers sweep despite a rough start
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shohei Ohtani forcefully rebounded from a rough inning on the mound to…
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