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Steep increase in city managers earning more than $150K in Kamloops, Kelowna
There's been a four-fold increase in $150,000-plus salaries for city hall management in both cities.
B.C. says violent repeat offender scheme cuts police interactions by 50 per cent
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says its program targeting repeat, violent offenders has resulted in 50-per-cent fewer police interactions…
Penticton’s iconic Cherry Lane Mall has been sold
Highly visible from Penticton’s Main Street and with easy access to nearby Highway 97, Cherry Lane officially opened for business 50 years ago in 1975.
Tara Armstrong ousts OneBC leader after she fired staff who made pro-Nazi posts
“He's basically like a spiritual racist. . .honestly the weirdness of it is why he's stuck around longer, because it was so esoterically insane.”
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians spending less on holidays, still more than national average
64: Per cent of baby boomers would pick a made in Canada product, even if it’s more expensive than an imported alternative.
iN PHOTOS: Fat bikers float on snowy trails in Kamloops, Okanagan
Wintertime is a wonderland for fat bike riders of all ability levels.
Rising costs and dwindling opportunities have Canada’s youth feeling adrift
Four months, 50 applications, two interviews, no job. The story of 21-year-old political studies graduate Lauren Hood might sound familiar…
Touchdown Kelowna officially opens with a sign reveal
Friday Morning was the grand reveal of Kelowna’s new signature sign by artist Coralee Miller…
Sunday Service trying to bring something new to Okanagan party scene
People are looking for fun things to do and interesting places to enjoy music without binge drinking until the wee hours of the morning.
BC private school teacher gets 10-year ban
The teacher demonstrated a serious failure to maintain appropriate boundaries.
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…
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.
B.C. jury rejects explanations of ex-husband, guilty of murdering Tatjana Stefanski
Vitali Stefanski said he had answers for many of the circumstances surrounding the death of…
Water alert lifted for Vancouver Island community after main repaired
PORT RENFREW — Residents of the Vancouver Island community of Port Renfrew can resume regular…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 11:07…
B.C. jury rejects explanations of ex-husband, guilty of murdering Tatjana Stefanski
Vitali Stefanski said he had answers for many of the circumstances surrounding the death of…
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…
Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Team owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’
NEW YORK (AP) — From the front office to the field, the New York Mets…
Heavy rain pounds western Japan as 2 tropical storms approach
TOKYO (AP) — Heavy downpours triggered flooding in parts of western Japan on Friday as…
Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll climbs
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their…
Water alert lifted for Vancouver Island community after main repaired
PORT RENFREW — Residents of the Vancouver Island community of Port Renfrew can resume regular…
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…
Cody Johnson’s country music is only getting bigger. On ‘Banks of the Trinity,’ he’ll take you home
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s a moment at every Cody Johnson show where the Texas-born…
Harvey Weinstein’s California rape conviction upheld, but court says he must be resentenced
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 rape and…
Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera is replaced at halftime at his request after mistake vs. Spain
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera asked to be replaced at halftime against…
Maple Leafs select Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 pick in NHL draft
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Gavin McKenna’s nerves finally eased when lifetime Maple Leafs fan and…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 11:07…
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