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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."
No apologies as Kamloops mayor renews beef in face of continued sanctions
"It's just unbelievable. They want me to sign them and it ain't going to happen."
iN NUMBERS: How safe British Columbians are (or aren’t) feeling
The pollsters at Angus Reid checked in with a broad sample of British Columbians to ask them just how they feel about safety.
Don’t expect spike in arrests after B.C. ends drug decriminalization: police chief
The chief of Victoria’s police department supports ending drug decriminalization in British Columbia, but says she doesn’t expect to see…
iN PHOTOS: Okanagan, Kamloops show off for Google Street View, Maps
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To date, the cars have captured more than 10 million miles of images and some of them are bizarre.
Heavy snow in southern Ontario and Quebec shutters schools, snarls commutes
Heavy snow hammered much of southern Ontario and parts of Quebec on Thursday, shuttering schools and causing commuter chaos throughout…
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.
Kamloops couple turns tiny space into year round healthy food buffet
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"I go out and do garden maintenance and collect what’s ready, put it on the table and figure out what's for dinner that night, that’s part of the fun of eating with the seasons."
iN NUMBERS: A look at the crazy gas prices in Okanagan, Kamloops
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No one would blame you if you’re been averting your eyes from the price of…
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...
Plan to buy B.C. condos might be more about stabilizing sector than housing: expert
VICTORIA — A government plan to buy empty condominiums and turn them into affordable housing in British Columbia might be more about stabilizing the financial sector than housing, an urban planning expert says. Some have criticized the federal and B.C....
German trains are running after communication outage stranded passengers nationwide
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's railway was running largely as normal Wednesday after a late-night communication system outage left trains and travelers stranded around the country, but the main rail operator faced criticism and questions over the chaos. Trains were halted...
Olympian skier Bode Miller pleads not guilty to Idaho misdemeanor drug charges
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor drug charges after he was arrested on a charge of possessing psilocybin mushrooms. Miller was arrested June 6 in eastern Idaho,...
iN DISCUSSION: Why do campfires still start wildfires?
I expected folks to react with more exclamation points and questions marks when news broke that that's what kicked off fire season in the Central Okanagan last week.
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.
Wildfire near Lytton, B.C., which triggered evacuations is declared held
The Saw Creek blaze that triggered evacuations in and around the community of Lytton, B.C.,…
Plan to buy B.C. condos might be more about stabilizing sector than housing: expert
iNhome
VICTORIA — A government plan to buy empty condominiums and turn them into affordable housing…
In the news today: Major projects, a look at police deaths, World Cup economic boost?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Some Fête nationale celebrations cancelled after deadly Montreal shooting
MONTREAL — Some of the pomp and circumstance of Saint-Jean Baptiste Day will be subdued…
Policing safer now than in previous decades despite recent officer deaths: expert
After three police officers in Canada were killed over the past two weeks, a criminology…
How Americans are feeling about the country’s 250th anniversary, according to new polls
WASHINGTON (AP) — Duane Mitchell has big plans for the United States’ 250th anniversary. Mitchell,…
Mexico, like the US, extends birthright citizenship to children born on its soil
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Vivianne Petit Frere’s brightly painted Haitian restaurant sits blocks from the…
North Korea’s Kim claims progress on nuclear-armed navy as new warship is placed into service
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim…
In the news today: Major projects, a look at police deaths, World Cup economic boost?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
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…
Why is Gen Z obsessed with indie sleaze? Metric’s Emily Haines has some theories
Emily Haines thinks young people’s fascination with the so-called “indie sleaze” era is less about…
First of its kind queer museum in San Francisco Chinatown amplifies Chinese LGBTQ+ artists
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — On one side of the world, Xiangqi Chen can be punished…
Molinari brothers reunited in Europe’s backroom team for Ryder Cup defense
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — The Molinari brothers are back in tandem for Europe’s defense…
In the news today: Major projects, a look at police deaths, World Cup economic boost?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Fans to honour Koné ahead of Canada-Switzerland match in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Canada fans will honour injured midfielder Ismaël Koné ahead of today’s crucial World…
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