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iN NUMBERS: City employees make more than mayors in Okanagan, Kamloops
Guess who's really making the big bucks?
B.C. holiday travellers hindered by ferry delays and highway closures
Kevin Ilomin has travelled the Coquihalla Highway safely on countless occasions, but when his bus got stuck in the snow…
BC insurance broker fined $25,000 after taking clients’ money and issuing fraudulent documents
The clients were under the false impression that they had insurance coverage.
Three more Alberta recall petitions issued against politicians, bringing total to 26
EDMONTON — Elections Alberta issued three more recall petitions Tuesday for members of the provincial legislature — two United Conservative…
Purple haze in the sky over Delta, B.C., sets off awe, curiosity and questions
On the darkest nights of winter when the cloud cover is just right, there’s a purple haze above parts of…
Kamloops RCMP rescue abducted woman; suspect in custody
“This was a swift response to a serious report of a person being abducted.”
Kamloops RCMP arrest three suspects following car chase
“When it was safe, contact was made with a police vehicle and the suspect vehicle which resulted in demobilizing the truck and damaging a police cruiser.”
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.
B.C. government marks 5 years since heat dome killed hundreds
VANCOUVER — A stifling heat dome that sat over much of British Columbia five years…
Deliberate hyperventilation technique linked to mental break before police standoff
CHILLIWACK — A British Columbia man who began to deliberately hyperventilate himself daily before suffering…
B.C. government marks 5 years since heat dome killed hundreds
VANCOUVER — A stifling heat dome that sat over much of British Columbia five years…
PM Carney to share plans to ‘restore’ 24 Sussex on Friday
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce the government’s plan to “restore”…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 4:37…
Twin earthquakes strike Venezuela, in photos
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within about a minute of each…
Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive policy for asylum seekers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to…
Things to know about the Venezuela earthquakes
A rare double earthquake ravaged Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 188 people and leaving…
Carney says he and Trump discussed defence priorities, Arctic ahead of NATO summit
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump…
Carney says B.C. condo buyout proposal is about affordability, not bailouts
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OTTAWA — Converting British Columbia’s glut of unsold condos into affordable housing is about supporting…
David Clayton-Thomas, powerhouse lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies at 84
NEW YORK (AP) — David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, whose…
Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can’t endure a fourth trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein won’t face a fourth trial on a New York…
Canada won’t underestimate South Africa ahead of World Cup knockout game
VANCOUVER — He may be leading Canada through a historic FIFA World Cup run, but…
India beats Bangladesh and sets up must-win clash with Australia at Women’s T20 World Cup
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — India accounted for Bangladesh by five wickets and simplified its Women’s…
Bucks banking on lottery picks Burries and Ament to spark their post-Antetokounmpo rebuild
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks lottery picks Brayden Burries and Nate Ament got their first…
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