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Who’s a good dog? Kamloops owners can certify their pups as trustworthy
“It isn’t even about aggressive dogs, it’s about dogs that don’t understand boundaries at all.”
‘Labour of love’: New app to help you explore Okanagan wineries
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"It's not like we slapped it together on a weekend... this has been a lot of work.”
An ancient whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean teems with life
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have unearthed communities of marine life — including jellyfish, tubeworms and brittle stars — thriving…
Central Okanagan shotgun club wants to attract young people to skeet shooting
“It's like a bunch of guys going out golfing, except it's different equipment.”
Armstrong strata ignored second-hand smoke complaints; it now owes tenant $4,000
The Strata blamed repeat offenders, but the Tribunal found it was a failure of its governance.
Ancient squirrel feces a ‘time capsule,’ smelling as fresh as 700,000 years ago
The scent of ancient squirrel feces filled the laboratory where researcher Tyler Murchie was working to extract the genetic material…
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians support banning crypto ATMs over links to crime
The majority of British Columbians are on board with the ban, especially since the province has already outlawed cryptocurrency mining.
Jail for Vernon woman caught drunk driving while on bail for drunk driving
The crash left an 81-year-old man and a 14-year-old girl with lasting injuries.
BC Wildfire warns boaters after Kamloops fire
"We don't want to have anybody out on the water getting in the way of aircraft when they're out helping us."
BC Parks Foundation needs $800K to save piece of Myra-Bellevue park near Kelowna from development
And it doesn't have much time to do it.
iN PHOTOS: Six majestic birds that are masters at fishing in Okanagan, Kamloops
Fish are at the top of the menu for these skilled hunters, divers and fishers.
Tempest Theatre brings classic adaptation to historic theatre
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The Tempest Theatre is bringing back a new twist on the classic performance of A…
iN NUMBERS: Bike trails and paths around Kamloops, Okanagan
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Do you think your city needs more bike lanes?
Tempest Theatre brings classic adaptation to historic theatre
The Tempest Theatre is bringing back a new twist on the classic performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare. DREAM brings a more modern approach to the classic play, with Director Kate Twa rebuilding the play to be...
On La Guaira’s beaches, Venezuela quake survivors improvise showers and toilets amid water shortages
MAIQUETIA, Venezuela (AP) — Thousands of people affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela last month are increasingly facing challenges accessing clean water as well as sanitation and hygiene services. Families in the hardest-hit state, La Guaira, have taken to...
B.C. man indicted in U.S. fought off deportation in 2008, despite drug conviction
VANCOUVER — Court and immigration board records show that a British Columbia suspect indicted by U.S. authorities over alleged international organized crime was previously convicted of cross-border drug smuggling in the United States, but was allowed to stay in Canada...
What was in U.S. indictments targeting alleged Canada-linked crime groups?
LOS ANGELES — An indictment released by U.S. authorities on Tuesday includes fresh details about the alleged involvement of Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and others in the murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.Two other indictments meanwhile outline alleged cross-border...
iN DISCUSSION: Was AI responsible for the Tumbler Ridge tragedy?
"The confusion over cause and effect continues, although in Canada we tend to treat it as a feature, not a bug."
THOMPSON: Running out of gas is something you do once
"It’s embarrassing - at best - to run out of fuel…cars swerving and people yelling insults as they pass…as if you intended your stupidity."
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'."
Federal officials set to give wildfire season update as blaze threatens B.C. town
OTTAWA — Federal officials are set to provide an update about the national wildfire season…
Officials fear winds will fan out-of-control Brunswick Complex fire near Boston Bar
BOSTON BAR — Officials say strong winds through British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon northeast of Vancouver…
PM Carney’s Saudi Arabia trip a ‘high-water mark’ for relations: Business leader
JEDDAH — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Saudi Arabia for meetings with Crown Prince…
Iran’s attacks on Gulf ships ‘unacceptable’ and ‘unjustified’: Foreign Minister Anand
JEDDAH — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says it’s “unacceptable” that Iran has launched attacks…
In the news today: Carney in Saudi Arabia, wildfire update, Ontario cancer coverage
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
A bitterly divided Iran grapples with Khamenei’s legacy as he is laid to rest
CAIRO (AP) — He is the grandson of an influential Shiite cleric, born in Qom…
At Denmark’s World Santa Congress, festive spirit isn’t just for Christmas
AALBORG, Denmark (AP) — While Europe’s still in the throes of summer heat, it’s beginning…
How a push to disarm Hezbollah is deepening divisions in Lebanon and raising fears of civil war
BEIRUT (AP) — A deal between Lebanon and Israel was billed as paving the way…
PM Carney’s Saudi Arabia trip a ‘high-water mark’ for relations: Business leader
JEDDAH — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Saudi Arabia for meetings with Crown Prince…
Iran’s attacks on Gulf ships ‘unacceptable’ and ‘unjustified’: Foreign Minister Anand
JEDDAH — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says it’s “unacceptable” that Iran has launched attacks…
Bare skin, fantasy and the machine: 3 takeaways from Paris’ starry couture week
PARIS (AP) — Demi Moore and Cynthia Erivo were among celebrities who took their seats…
Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping…
Russia heads to sports court to overturn its ban from international track and field
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russia’s track and field federation says it has gone to the…
Paralympics great Sarah Storey retires at 48 and won’t chase a 10th Games in Los Angeles
LONDON (AP) — Paralympics great Sarah Storey retired from competitive racing on Thursday at age…
Former Romania soccer midfielder Gabriel Muresan drowns in lake. He was 44
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Former Romania soccer player Gabriel Muresan has died after drowning in…
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