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Escape artist Tony the peacock eludes capture in Kamloops neighbourhood
“People post ‘oh, it’s at my house,’ and it’s fun for the kids, they can keep their eye out and try to spot him."
‘My nightmare’: Kamloops university student reeling from dorm room voyeur encounter
"I've definitely struggled with things like waking up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat or having nightmares."
Carney vows budget will spur ‘unprecedented’ investment, but warns of ‘sacrifices’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney promised the nation Wednesday evening the fall budget will spur unseen levels of private…
Officials warn against misinformation as B.C. rolls out influenza, COVID-19 vaccines
British Columbia’s health minister says she is concerned about a “growing amount of misinformation and disinformation” related to vaccines as…
Kamloops liquor store fined after selling six-pack to teen in sting operation
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The store tried to argue it had policies in place to stop it happening.
Regional district warns of AI misinformation after North Thompson dam scare
"You can tell it was AI-generated. Like, there was water coming out of the dam higher than the level of the lake. It just didn't make sense, but, a year from now, are we going to be able to differentiate?"
Get bad advice from the Canada Revenue Agency? You’re out of luck, taxpayer
OTTAWA — Canadians who file their personal income taxes incorrectly after getting bad advice from a Canada Revenue Agency call…
Rock the Lake turns up the volume
One of Kelowna’s favourite music festivals is returning on Friday, July 10, 11, and 12.…
Kelowna restaurant avoids fine after serving teen a Corona
The steep fines have been criticized by the restaurant industry.
Osoyoos family gets special moment when bobcat kitten pays a visit
“My seven-year-old named it ‘Squishy’ and spent the rest of the day trying to convince us we should keep her. I’ll admit, it was tempting, but dad said ‘no’.”
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians split on teaching creationism in school
You might assume it’s the older generation who wants to see religion back in education, but you’d be wrong.
Jailed South Okanagan biker had learner’s licence when caught with fentanyl, cocaine
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The bike had to be towed.
BC woman to take on record-setting Okanagan Lake swim for mental health fundraiser
"This swim is about showing young people that they are worth showing up for."
Anissa Helou’s new book of recipes from Lebanon spotlights villages scarred by war
BALLOUNEH, Lebanon (AP) — Before becoming one of the Middle East’s most acclaimed cooks and food writers, Anissa Helou had no intention of either path. She entered the world of cooking and writing almost by accident when she was in...
Wildfire anxiety mounts amid fast-moving blazes and repeat evacuations
Late last month, Anitra Cornish could see smoke coming from over the hill by her home in Eureka, Utah. Once she started seeing flames from the raging Iron Fire, she told her 86-year-old aunt that it was time to pack...
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Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 12 KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched waves of missiles and drones at Kyiv early Monday, killing at least 12 people in an attack that exposed widening gaps in...
Court documents allege link between Project South investigation, Ryan Wedding case
TORONTO — Newly released court documents are shedding more light on the alleged link between a sweeping police corruption probe in Ontario and the case of former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding, who is accused of running an international drug trafficking...
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."
Canadian ‘Little House on the Prairie’ actors talk Indigenous representation in Netflix retelling
Actors in Netflix’s upcoming “Little House on the Prairie” series say the latest adaptation of…
Out-of-control wildfire near Boston Bar, B.C. exceeds 12 square kilometres
An out-of-control fire near Boston Bar, B.C., has grown more than 10 times its estimated…
Carney is expected to announce submarine contractor in Halifax stop ahead of NATO
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to make an announcement in Nova Scotia…
Feds say they’ll simplify procurement to get more contracts to small businesses
TORONTO — Ottawa is promising to simplify procurement processes to make it easier for small-…
Canadians with mental illness who saw MAID as an option feel abandoned: ‘They’ve left me with nothing’
TORONTO — Betrayed. Dehumanized. Devastated. These are the words some Canadians use to describe how…
Russia’s missile and drone attacks on Ukraine kill at least 21
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia unleashed waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine early Monday,…
The Latest: Belgians to challenge FIFA decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match
The Belgian soccer federation is demanding an explanation from FIFA about a decision to let…
The Latest: A key hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case is set to begin
A weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is…
Carney is expected to announce submarine contractor in Halifax stop ahead of NATO
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to make an announcement in Nova Scotia…
Rogers buying remaining stake in MLSE for $4.35B
TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. says it has signed a deal to buy the remaining…
George Clooney to get the lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival
George Clooney is returning to the Venice Film Festival this year, where he’ll be honored…
Hemingway’s masterpiece on Spain’s bull runs turns 100 years old with its allure intact
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — Bill Hillmann has been gored three times while running with the…
Historic World Cup furor at ‘incomprehensible’ FIFA decision to let U.S. forward Balogun play
GENEVA (AP) — An all-time controversy in the World Cup’s 96-year history was raging Monday…
Rogers buying remaining stake in MLSE for $4.35B
TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. says it has signed a deal to buy the remaining…
Belgian federation to challenge FIFA’s decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match
The Belgian soccer federation wants explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U.S forward…
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