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Kamloops tightens rules on homeless encampments; still averse to Kelowna approach
Don't expect homeless people in Kamloops to be wrangled into one fenced area like Kelowna's outdoor shelter space.
B.C. Conservative leadership race will present new vision, unify members: Halford
VICTORIA — It was a surreal moment on a day full of such moments. Trevor Halford walked into the main…
B.C.’s David Eby ‘not seeking’ 2026 election, after year that tested NDP coalition
VICTORIA — It should have been a very bad day for David Eby’s government. But on Dec. 3, the morning…
Kamloops man jailed for serving soup at city hall protest won’t face charges
"It's one of those classic civil disobedience, truth-to-power scenarios."
There’s still hope for a white Christmas in Okanagan, Kamloops
"Your best chance of snow accumulations for the Okanagan and for Kamloops is gonna be Christmas Eve morning."
‘Independent state?’ Proposed referendum question approved on Alberta separation
EDMONTON — Alberta’s election agency announced Monday it has approved a proposed referendum question on the province separating from Canada.…
Carney names friend and former investment banker Mark Wiseman as next U.S. ambassador
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed a global investment banker and pension fund manager to be Canada’s next…
iN NUMBERS: City employees make more than mayors in Okanagan, Kamloops
Guess who's really making the big bucks?
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.”
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...
Rent board poised to fulfill Mamdani’s vow to freeze the rent on 1 million NYC apartments
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani barreled into City Hall vowing to tackle the city's notoriously high cost of living, partly by fulfilling a campaign promise repeated with almost monomaniacal zeal in social media ads, speeches...
DEA asks watchdog to investigate claims that agents permitted fentanyl to hit the streets
The federal Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday asked the U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog to investigate a whistleblower's claims that DEA agents permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico. The request came days...
Deliberate hyperventilation technique linked to mental break before police standoff
CHILLIWACK — A British Columbia judge has sentenced a man to about 75 days in jail with time served, saying that despite his attempts to murder police officers in a standoff, a single mental health break likely triggered by holotropic...
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.
Deliberate hyperventilation technique linked to mental break before police standoff
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CHILLIWACK — A British Columbia judge has sentenced a man to about 75 days in…
Police officer in New Westminster, B.C., charged with breach of trust
NEW WESTMINSTER — A Metro Vancouver police officer has been charged with two counts of…
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…
Deliberate hyperventilation technique linked to mental break before police standoff
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CHILLIWACK — A British Columbia judge has sentenced a man to about 75 days in…
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…
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…
Vance, an admirer of Richard Nixon, says Watergate would be ‘a 12-hour news story’ today
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the Watergate scandal that brought…
Native Americans commemorate victory at Little Bighorn with horse races, dance and song
LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL MONUMENT, Mont. (AP) — The quiet, wind-swept hills of the Battle…
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
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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,…
World Cup fans flood stadiums and fan zones with dazzling costumes, facepaint and flags – in photos
World Cup supporters have turned stadiums and fan zones into colorful celebrations of national pride,…
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…
Athletics score 4 times with 2 out in the 9th inning, rally to beat the Giants 9-6
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jonah Heim’s RBI single tied the game, Lawrence Butler followed with…
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