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BC private school teacher gets 10-year ban
The teacher demonstrated a serious failure to maintain appropriate boundaries.
Why an iconic sign in Lake Country disappeared
“The whole response about the sign coming down triggered a lot more nostalgia than I expected."
Warm, windy winter so far in the Okanagan and Kamloops
The local ski hills aren't getting quite as much snow as the highways.
World of woes: How the global polycrisis is shaping Canada’s youth
TORONTO — Amir Faraji has been journaling to stave off despair. It helps him turn a nebulous sort of hopelessness,…
‘Awful cleanup’ ahead for poultry farmers in Abbotsford from flooding, says Eby
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby got a first-hand look at the “devastating” flooding in the Fraser Valley from…
$3,000 igloo stolen from Osoyoos coffee shop
“If your neighbour has a brand new igloo. Maybe just send me a private message.”
Ex-grocery executive, Jones, says customer is boss as he eyes B.C. Conservative job
VICTORIA — Former grocery executive Darrell Jones said he plans to apply lessons learned from B.C. billionaire Jimmy Pattison to…
Touchdown Kelowna brings BC Lions, live music and community fun to the city
The BC Lions and a few special guests will be in attendance this week for…
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.”
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.
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....
New Mexico opens criminal probe of DEA after agents allowed fentanyl shipments to hit streets
New Mexico's attorney general on Friday opened a criminal investigation to determine whether U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents broke state law by allowing hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets of Albuquerque. The extraordinary inquiry comes less...
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.
Metro Vancouver names team for independent review of wastewater plant project
VANCOUVER — An independent team has been announced for the review of the North Shore…
Ex-husband guilty of murdering Tatjana Stefanski in B.C.
The ex-husband of Tatjana Stefanski has been found guilty of her murder, in a killing…
Exhibit on displaced Palestinians set to open at human rights museum amid criticism
WINNIPEG — The head of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights says it’s unfortunate a…
StubHub World Cup ticket complaints under investigation in B.C.
VANCOUVER — Consumer Protection BC is investigating complaints about ticket reseller StubHub from people who…
Kiwis face Belgium in final group-stage World Cup match at BC Place
VANCOUVER — Vancouver is hosting its fifth and final World Cup group-stage match tonight, with…
US strikes Iran in response to a drone attack on a ship that Trump says violated ceasefire
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. struck Iran on Friday in response to a drone attack…
Bible stories are approved as required reading in Texas public schools
DALLAS (AP) — Texas’ education board on Friday approved a required reading list for more…
Utah declares a state of emergency and restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire grows
Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations…
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…
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…
Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on…
California appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction, but says he must be resentenced
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 rape and…
Winning World Cup group takes a backseat to getting ready for the knockout stage for some teams
NEW YORK (AP) — Roberto Martínez knows that in his younger days coaching at the…
Joe Sakic already making big deals, bringing back veterans in his return to role as Avalanche GM
DENVER (AP) — Joe Sakic wasn’t content to simply run it back. Far from it,…
Aces’ Chelsea Gray building Hall of Fame resume by reaching a major milestone
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chelsea Gray has been building a Hall of Fame resume, and…
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