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Kamloops ATM thief makes his getaway by swimming across river
"Keep their eyes out for the suspect, who will undoubtedly still be wet and cold. If you see him immediately call police.”
How crowded emergency departments in BC impact patients and staff
Overfull hospitals are worsening delirium, causing bedsores and leading to patient care in hospital bays and bathrooms.
Effort underway to save a historic packinghouse in Lake Country
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“The history of the packinghouses is part of our community."
iN NUMBERS: High-end short-term rentals still making big bucks in Okanagan, Kamloops
Not every Airbnb host is struggling because of provincial regulation.
iN PHOTOS: Okanagan dachshund owner makes hats for dogs
“They’re good for bike rides and paddleboarding to protect the eyes.”
This is what Canada’s pain medication shortages have been like for chronic pain patients
TORONTO — Amanda Godda has been bedridden since August. That’s when her prescription of acetaminophen with oxycodone was hit by…
Shuswap man jailed for attacking girlfriend, threatened her not to go to police
At one point, he turned up in the middle of the night, dressed in black, carrying a weapon, and wearing a balaclava.
Kamloops Highland Games Returns with a Full Day of Scottish Culture, Sport, and Community
The sound of bagpipes will once again carry across Albert McGowan Park as the Kamloops…
Things to do for Canada Day 2026 in Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon
Canada Day is almost here, and communities across the Thompson-Okanagan are preparing for a full…
Kamloopa Powwow Brings Culture, Dance, and Community to the heart of Kamloops
The sound of drums, the movement of dancers in colourful regalia and the gathering of…
Okanagan man who groped woman in Osoyoos bar jailed
He argued he was helping the woman wipe up a drink that someone had spilled on her.
Interior Health has written off $54M in unpaid medical bills for non-Canadians
The health authority is taking a Qatari man to court over $254,000 in unpaid medical bills.
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...
Frank Lloyd Wright House, Among Chicago’s Most Endangered Buildings, Bought By Nonprofit
The West Side’s only single-family home designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright is due for a multimillion-dollar refresh under new ownership after spending years in disrepair. West Side nonprofit Austin Coming Together announced Wednesday that it purchased the J.J....
The Latest: Trump says Iran violates ceasefire with drone strike on ship
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Iran for a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, saying in a post on social media that it was a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire. He did not...
A Moroccan court sentences 29 prominent people in major drug trafficking and corruption case
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan court handed prison sentences to 29 people, including prominent politicians and sports and business figures, in an international drug trafficking and corruption scandal that has rocked the country. The court also ordered the defendants...
iN DISCUSSION: Prime Minister Carney’s BC condo buyout bungle
"I'm starting to get a disturbingly familiar feeling about Prime Minister Mark Carney."
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.
Ex-husband guilty of murdering Tatjana Stefanski in B.C.
The ex-husband of Tatjana Stefanski has been found guilty of her 2024 murder, in a…
Vancouver Island community under urgent water alert after main break disrupts system
PORT RENFREW — The Vancouver Island community of Port Renfrew is facing critically low water…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 3…
Ex-husband guilty of murdering Tatjana Stefanski in B.C.
The ex-husband of Tatjana Stefanski has been found guilty of her 2024 murder, in a…
Situation in Venezuela after earthquakes ‘horrific’: Anand
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the situation in Venezuela following two catastrophic…
The Latest: Trump says Iran violates ceasefire with drone strike on ship
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Iran for a drone strike on a cargo…
Venezuelans sleep in cars and under trees as they question where they’ll live after the earthquakes
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The Quintero family crowded around their new home this week after…
A large, harmless asteroid will zip past Earth this weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — A large asteroid will zip past Earth this weekend, but don’t…
Hotel occupancy down in Toronto during first weeks of World Cup
TORONTO — An organization representing Toronto hotels says demand for accommodations in the city is…
PM Carney says 24 Sussex to be restored with fundraising campaign, design competition
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled plans Friday to restore the prime minister’s residence…
The sounds of Dua Lipa interrupt Portugal coach Roberto Martínez’s World Cup news conference
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A special guest crashed Portugal coach Roberto Martínez’s news conference…
Ann Blyth, teen star of ‘Mildred Pierce,’ dead at 98
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ann Blyth, a versatile Hollywood star who received an Oscar nomination…
Rangers trade Brett Berard to the Canadiens as the Avalanche bring back Brent Burns
The New York Rangers made their first move of a critical offseason Friday, trading forward…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 3…
Duckett’s blazing 113 sparks England’s charge after New Zealand’s 438 at Trent Bridge
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Ben Duckett’s rapid hundred led England’s stirring reply to New Zealand’s…
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