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iN NUMBERS: City employees make more than mayors in Okanagan, Kamloops
Guess who's really making the big bucks?
BC Mountie accused of dangerous driving, uttering threats, acquitted by RCMP Board
His wife turned up and found him with his mistress, and the situation spiralled from there.
iN NUMBERS: Number of wildfires in BC trending down over last three years
Here’s a quick look at this year’s wildfire season while there's still lots of time to get ready for the next one.
iN PHOTOS: Drivers making strange decisions in Kamloops, Okanagan
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These are just a few silly things spotted on the roads in the region in recent months.
Minister not promising source water protection in new First Nations clean water bill
OTTAWA — With her government under pressure to finally eliminate boil-water advisories in First Nations communities, the federal minister responsible…
Torrential rain shuts and washes out highways in B.C.’s north coast
PRINCE RUPERT — Torrential rain of more than 200 millimetres in places along British Columbia’s north coast shuttered highways and…
Chilly New Year’s Eve in Okanagan, Kamloops followed by some snow
The snow in the forecast later this week is good news for area ski resorts, not so much for highway travellers.
iN PHOTOS: Wildlife spotted feasting on berries in Thompson-Okanagan
Some native songbirds use berries during their courtship rituals.
Kelowna ComiCon back in action this weekend
There’s going to be a cosplay contest, a live Dungeons and Dragons show, lip-sync battle, panels, celebrity guests and of course vendors with all kinds of comics and collectibles
MLA wants action on homeless encampment near Kamloops after Peachland camp cleared
The Trepanier Creek homeless encampments near Peachland were cleared out by the province last month.
Legal bills at Kamloops city hall reach new heights with $2M spent in 2025
That's more than double what was in the budget.
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.
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...
Carney says B.C. condo buyout proposal is about affordability, not bailouts
OTTAWA — Converting British Columbia's glut of unsold condos into affordable housing is about supporting Canadians, not distressed developers, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday as he defended his government's proposal.Speaking to reporters at a press conference in Ottawa, Carney...
Twin earthquakes strike Venezuela, in photos
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within about a minute of each other on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse and damage in Caracas. The rare back-to-back tremors, measuring magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5, rank among the strongest earthquakes...
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.
Carney says B.C. condo buyout proposal is about affordability, not bailouts
iNhome
OTTAWA — Converting British Columbia’s glut of unsold condos into affordable housing is about supporting…
‘You should believe me’: B.C. murder suspect says ex-wife’s death was like a suicide
The ex-husband of Tatjana Stefanski, who is accused of stabbing her to death in rural…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 6…
Canada sending $5 million in humanitarian aid to those hit by Venezuelan earthquakes
OTTAWA — Canada is providing $5 million in humanitarian aid to support emergency relief efforts…
Montreal shooting leads to national security investigation on ideological violence
MONTREAL — A specialized national security unit within the RCMP has opened an investigation into…
The Latest: Supreme Court rules in favor of Trump administration on 2 immigration cases
The Supreme Court voted 6-3 on Thursday to allow the Trump administration to end legal…
Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong quakes kill at least 188
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue…
What to know about Harvey Weinstein’s cases after a rape charge was dropped
NEW YORK (AP) — New York prosecutors have dropped a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein…
MLB proposes limiting most free agent contracts to 5 years and 15% of a team’s salary cap
Major League Baseball proposed limiting most free agent contracts to five years and 15% of…
Carney says B.C. condo buyout proposal is about affordability, not bailouts
iNhome
OTTAWA — Converting British Columbia’s glut of unsold condos into affordable housing is about supporting…
What to know about Harvey Weinstein’s cases after a rape charge was dropped
NEW YORK (AP) — New York prosecutors have dropped a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein…
‘He wanted to give people hope’: David Clayton-Thomas, Canadian singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies at 84
David Clayton-Thomas believed people could start over. That belief, his daughter Ashleigh Clayton-Thomas said Thursday,…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 6…
Ecuador advances to World Cup knockout rounds, beats Germany 2-1 on Plata’s 77th-minute goal
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the…
Ivory Coast into World Cup knockout round for 1st time as Pépé scores twice in 2-0 win over Curacao
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ivory Coast got goals from Nicolas Pépé in each half and advanced…
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