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Suspension for BC teacher whose ‘rigid’ rules negatively impacted some students
He had rules around lateness and students not doing their assignments.
Evacuation orders, alerts on Vancouver Island, but forecaster doubts floods will last
VANCOUVER — Heavy rain brought by an atmospheric river system has swollen rivers across British Columbia’s south coast and triggered…
Kelowna not giving up effort to get short-term rental ban revoked by spring
iNhome
"When opportunities like this come up, that's what will advance this."
Kamloops-born ‘Heated Rivalry’ star met with widespread praise at Golden Globes
"Kamloops has always been good at producing talent — and when someone from here breaks through on a big stage, it’s worth celebrating."
Duct tape and blood: Constable describes death scene at B.C. double murder trial
ABBOTSFORD — A murder trial has heard that Arnold and Joanne De Jong hosted a “joyful” family celebration at their…
New Kelowna organized crime squad makes two arrests; seizes weapons and drugs
“Organized crime and the drug trade affect every part of our community."
Bank of Canada’s Macklem backs U.S. Fed chair Powell amid DOJ probe
OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem came to the defence of his U.S. counterpart Jerome Powell on Monday…
‘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."
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
iNhome
"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."
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...
‘So many perks’: Kamloops resident replaces lawn with clover to save water
“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."
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.
Searches in Metro Vancouver in organized crime case net drugs, weapons
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SURREY — Police in British Columbia say a multi-year investigation into an organized crime case…
B.C. murder suspect evidence at trial ‘not credible’ or ‘logical,’ Crown lawyer says
KAMLOOPS — A prosecutor in the trial of the man accused of killing Tatjana Stefanski…
Fans honour Koné at Canada-Switzerland match in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — It’s game on in Vancouver, after kickoff in Team Canada’s crucial match against…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 2:45…
Arctic roads, nuclear repository first to be designated as national interest projects
OTTAWA — Almost a year after the federal government’s Bill C-5 was rushed through Parliament,…
An early heat wave hits Europe, in photos
Millions of people across Europe are sweltering under an early-season heat wave this week as…
In a visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutions
Olympian Jessie Diggins visited Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand Wednesday to advocate…
New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats
NEW YORK (AP) — When Varun Venkatesh cast his ballot in New York’s primary this…
Arctic roads, nuclear repository first to be designated as national interest projects
OTTAWA — Almost a year after the federal government’s Bill C-5 was rushed through Parliament,…
Yukon pens letters to minister, CRTC and Bell Canada over poor cellular service
WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says cellular service in the territory continues to have persistent…
Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi
NEW YORK (AP) — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited…
Dior moves Paris men’s show earlier as heat wave grips city
PARIS (AP) — Dior moved its men’s Paris Fashion Week show to 9 a.m. Wednesday…
In a visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutions
Olympian Jessie Diggins visited Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand Wednesday to advocate…
Fans honour Koné at Canada-Switzerland match in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — It’s game on in Vancouver, after kickoff in Team Canada’s crucial match against…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 2:45…
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