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Kootenay lawyer charged with sharing intimate images online
To avoid a conflict of interest the case has been moved to Salmon Arm.
Kamloops Catholic school student alleges historic sexual abuse by nun
The alleged abuse at St. Ann's Academy took place more than 30 years ago.
Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion
NEW YORK (AP) — Mattel Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie on Monday as the newest member of its line…
Weird things you didn’t know Thompson-Okanagan cities own
The City of Kelowna owns the 10-acre gravel pit on Westlake Road in West Kelowna. The city has owned the pit since the 1960s and uses the 80,000 metric tons produced a year for city projects like road maintenance.
Trump says it’s a ‘good thing’ Carney signed a deal with China
WASHINGTON — While President Donald Trump said Friday it’s a “good thing” that Prime Minister Mark Carney has signed a…
Carney reaches ‘landmark’ tariff quota deal with China on EVs, canola
BEIJING — Prime Minister Mark Carney touted a renewed relationship with China and “enormous progress” on trade irritants as he…
Kamloops cops keep eyes on repeat offenders, build dedicated team
In 2025, the detachment bolstered its team dedicated to monitoring repeat offenders in Kamloops.
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
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“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."
iN PHOTOS: Beloved California quail having babies in the Okanagan
The birds are a unique and species adored by many in the Okanagan Valley, with their round, chickenlike bodies and comical topknots on their heads.
Kamloops man on hook for $1,500 after dangerous dog attack
The incident involved the dog, and its owner, getting pepper sprayed.
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...
Rural area in Northern California jolted by its biggest quake since 1940
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A rural area of Northern California experienced its strongest earthquake since 1940 on Wednesday morning, causing some injuries but no immediate reports of major damage, officials said. The epicenter of the quake, with a preliminary magnitude...
Searches in Metro Vancouver in organized crime case net drugs, weapons
SURREY — Police in British Columbia say a multi-year investigation into an organized crime case has uncovered a large stash of illicit drugs as well as $1.5 million in cash.Investigators say they began looking into the interprovincial drug trafficking case...
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.
B.C.’s newest municipality of Okanagan Falls to be incorporated in November
VICTORIA — Residents of British Columbia’s first new municipality in 16 years will soon be…
Comment period opens for planned liquefied petroleum gas facility on B.C. coast
OTTAWA — Ottawa has begun taking public comments on a proposed liquefied petroleum gas facility…
Police looking into suspect’s motivations after Montreal shooting: official
MONTREAL — A federal official says police from various jurisdictions are looking into the suspect’s…
Toronto officer killed during police raid was ‘loved by everyone,’ mourners told
TORONTO — A Toronto police officer who was fatally shot during a police raid earlier…
Red, white and blue: Canada fans taste defeat for first time at World Cup
VANCOUVER — Canada fans have tasted defeat for the first time at the 2026 World…
The Latest: Federal judge bars Trump’s proof of citizenship requirement to vote
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A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of…
White House seeks $87.6B from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola response
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has formally requested $87.6 billion mostly to replenish the…
Trump-endorsed de la Espriella declared winner of Colombia’s presidential runoff election
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire political neophyte, will…
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…
Comment period opens for planned liquefied petroleum gas facility on B.C. coast
OTTAWA — Ottawa has begun taking public comments on a proposed liquefied petroleum gas facility…
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…
Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown,…
Why Texas? Explaining the ins and outs of the NHL exploring a team for Houston or Austin
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL took the first step toward expansion in Texas earlier…
Byram says he’s ready for his new opportunity as the No. 1 defenseman for the Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) — Bowen Byram got the opportunity he wanted in a place he wanted…
Elks seek first 3-0 start since 2017 in showdown with Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG — The Edmonton Elks flew into town riding the high of opening their season…
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