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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."
Atmospheric river forecast to bring heavy rain and snow for B.C.’s north coast
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PRINCE RUPERT — British Columbia’s north coast is set to get another blast of wet, wintry weather in the coming…
Why does anger hit differently online? A UBCO researcher looked into it
The Kelowna researcher found that even online people are more restrained when speaking directly to someone, and are more likely to go all-caps and exclamation marks when posting generally.
Kamloops and Okanagan real estate winners and losers of 2025
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Despite the figures, the Central Okanagan is the only major BC market to record a year-over-year sales increase.
Chrystia Freeland resigning as Toronto MP on Friday
OTTAWA — Longtime Liberal MP and former cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland, who was a driving force in Canadian politics throughout…
How Canadian agencies are embracing AI tools to defend national security
OTTAWA — The national spy watchdog is reviewing the use and governance of artificial intelligence by Canada’s security agencies. The…
ICE officer kills a Minneapolis driver in a deadly start to Trump’s latest immigration operation
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver on Wednesday during the Trump…
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…
CN Rail fined $435,000 for wildfire near Spences Bridge
The fire took place a year after the nearby town of Lytton was largely destroyed by a wildfire.
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....
iN NUMBERS: A look at the crazy gas prices in Okanagan, Kamloops
No one would blame you if you’re been averting your eyes from the price of gas recently. Typically we’d just show you the high gas prices and maybe highlight how weird it is that Vernon has been selling some of...
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…
CP NewsAlert: Ottawa to peg first national interest projects in territories
OTTAWA — Government sources say Ottawa is expected to announce Wednesday that it will begin…
‘Many unanswered questions’: Accused Montreal gunman was Alberta university student
LETHBRIDGE — Police and a university in southern Alberta were pulled Tuesday into the investigation…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 7:50…
Alan Wilson wins South Carolina Republican governor runoff after Trump hedges his bet on race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson won a runoff election on…
Maryland Democrats pick a nominee for US Rep. Steny Hoyer’s seat and Gov. Wes Moore seeks a 2nd term
Maryland Democrats voted for their U.S. House nominees in a handful of consequential and contentious…
In New York’s primaries, progressives face the establishment, and a Kennedy scion seeks office
NEW YORK (AP) — Democratic incumbents are facing spirited challenges Tuesday in at least two…
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…
NHL exploring Texas expansion in Houston or Austin with billionaire Dan Friedkin and family
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL is exploring potential expansion in Texas in either Houston…
Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers…
Pharrell sends Vuitton surfing as Jeremy Allen White, Missy Elliott and Victor Wembanyama look on
PARIS (AP) — Pharrell Williams sent Louis Vuitton’s dandy surfer at star-filled Paris Fashion Week…
Quarterback Dru Brown returns to Winnipeg in trade with Redblacks
WINNIPEG — Dru Brown is returning to Winnipeg after the Blue Bombers acquired the quarterback…
Capitals acquire Jordan Kyrou from the Blues as trades ripple across NHL ahead of draft
The Washington Capitals acquired right winger Jordan Kyrou in a trade with the St. Louis…
England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — England and Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz have met before at the…
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