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Kamloops CAOs were paid $1.12M last year
With a pair of salaries and a settlement agreement, the cost of chief administrative officers in Kamloops was unusually high.
Sexual extortion of children for money is on the rise: financial intelligence agency
OTTAWA — Canada’s financial intelligence agency is warning of an increase in cases of sexual extortion of children for profit…
Steven Guilbeault quits Carney’s cabinet to protest pipeline deal
OTTAWA — Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault resigned from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet late Thursday to protest his government’s new…
Tiny homes or encampment: Decision looms on contentious Penticton homeless project
iNhome
"If we say no, then the encampment stays — simple as that — because there's no where for them to go."
‘I’m getting tired’: Kamloops woman losing sleep in battle against rats
“When they’re under the house they can chew wires and water lines and wreak all sorts of havoc."
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians split on Alberta to BC pipeline
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith shook hands and signed a cooperation agreement, but it's going to take more than that to get the pipeline built.
iN NUMBERS: Which Thompson-Okanagan city is hiking taxes the most
It’s still early so these numbers could change, but here’s a peek at the proposed property tax increases.
Shuswap dentist pleads guilty to sending harassing messages, breaching court order
He's already been fined $100,000 and sent to jail.
Thunderstorm watch to cap off a dry June for Kamloops, Okanagan
"Some of them have a risk of a thunderstorm in there as well, more so for tonight.”
Kelowna biker did 253 km/h in a 60 zone, but court says 10 months jail too harsh
iNwheels
He also filmed himself going 180 km/h in downtown Kelowna.
How RCMP in BC came to formulate a plan to kill
The goal was to remove him from the residence for arrest, have him shot, or let him burn to death.
Five Okanagan players picked in NHL entry draft
They grew up playing in the Okanagan and are among 39 WHL players who are now NHL prospects.
iN PHOTOS: Stunning Kelowna garden reopens to public after years of restoration
“Depending on the public interest and if any damage happens to the gardens, we want to be open continuously. So far, everyone has been very respectful.”
Fenestration Station Builds on a Trusted Local Legacy
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Kelowna biker did 253 km/h in a 60 zone, but court says 10 months jail too harsh
He also filmed himself going 180 km/h in downtown Kelowna.
Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users. State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350 cannabis...
iN DISCUSSION: What to do for those who don’t like news
"One reader persistently tells me "there is way too much political topics" here and they are looking for more 'simple good feeling stuff'."
THOMPSON: Black cats, broken mirrors and other superstitions we believe in
"There are people, for example, who will not travel on the 13th day of any month…and even structure their decisions and lives around avoiding the number."
iN DISCUSSION: Prime Minister Carney’s BC condo buyout bungle
"I'm starting to get a disturbingly familiar feeling about Prime Minister Mark Carney."
Victor Dodig succeeds Darren Entwistle as Telus CEO after 25-plus years at helm
One of Canada’s largest telecommunications companies has officially transitioned to new leadership after more than…
B.C. Conservative leader Findlay retains former rival Milobar in shadow cabinet
VICTORIA — New B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has kept former rival Peter Milobar and…
Negotiations set to continue as U.S. prepares to blow past trade deal deadline
WASHINGTON — Representatives of Canada, Mexico and the United States are set to meet virtually…
Carney, Inuit meeting wraps with pledge on new program to replace child funding
KUUJJUAQ — A meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Inuit leaders Tuesday wrapped with…
Canada’s historic World Cup run helps prolong Vancouver restaurants’ business boost
VANCOUVER — The head of B.C.’s Restaurant and Foodservices Association says Canada’s historic run in…
Mourners attend funerals for 14 Pakistani children killed in tutoring center roof collapse
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Mourners gathered Wednesday in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore to bury…
1 dead in Romania in a powerful storm after intense heatwave
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A powerful storm struck Romania ’s capital overnight into Wednesday, killing…
How the Supreme Court became a pivotal force in Trump’s immigration agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration looked to the Supreme Court to greenlight its…
World Cup buzz has the potential to mint more soccer fans among kids – some just toddlers now
LENEXA, Kan. (AP) — Jude Cornell joined a swarm of toddlers crawling after soccer balls,…
Negotiations set to continue as U.S. prepares to blow past trade deal deadline
WASHINGTON — Representatives of Canada, Mexico and the United States are set to meet virtually…
Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former child actor Daveigh Chase’s death on June 16 was due…
OpenAI film ‘Artificial,’ dropped by Amazon, finds a new home with Neon
NEW YORK (AP) — “Artificial,” Luca Guadagnino’s starry film about Sam Altman and OpenAI, has…
Liverpool completes signing of France U21 defender Jeremy Jacquet
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool has completed the signing of French defender Jeremy Jacquet from…
Heavyweight boxing enters a new era after Usyk vacates his belts. Here’s where they’re all headed
Heavyweight boxing is entering a new era after Oleksandr Usyk’s decided to stand down as…
Marseille appoints Bruno Genesio as the new coach replacing Habib Beye
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Bruno Genesio has been appointed as Marseille’s new coach following a…
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