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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.
Kelowna researchers unravel mysterious cancer fighting compound
In a lab at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, researchers have figured out how plants make a unique compound…
Kamloops councillors welcome rules policing public’s bad behaviour in council, mayor opposes
"It's unfortunate, but that's the world we live in now."
iN NUMBERS: B.C. baby names over the last century
The government has extensive records on everyone, and the plus side of that is we get to see which baby names were popular in B.C. for the past 100 years or so.
iN PHOTOS: Sandhill cranes land in Kamloops on blustery day
“There was a strong southerly wind blowing them in the wrong direction so they couldn’t carry on with migration.”
Urban deer problems in Penticton to be addressed by new committee
The City of Penticton is forming an Urban Deer Advisory Committee to formulate potential strategies for managing deer in the…
B.C. set to open Western Canada’s first new medical school in decades
SURREY — Applications are being accepted for those wanting to become doctors through Simon Fraser University, in what the British…
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?
Merritt man to use $1M in lotto winnings to finish home reno
The winning ticket on the July 1 draw was purchased at the Walmart in Merritt.
Kamloops sign on hold; Kelowna’s a hot attraction
Kamloops planned to have a similar sign three years ago, but now it's not clear whether it'll ever be built.
‘Not crazy, driven crazy’: Eddy Haymour’s daughter says Peachland icon was misunderstood
Eddie Haymour built a Middle Eastern themed park on an island in Okanagan Lake near Peachland
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...
iN NUMBERS: Bike trails and paths around Kamloops, Okanagan
Do you think your city needs more bike lanes?
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'."
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…
Data centre capacity could soar to 20 GW in planned projects: government document
OTTAWA — A document prepared for the federal artificial intelligence minister to use when pitching…
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…
Data centre capacity could soar to 20 GW in planned projects: government document
OTTAWA — A document prepared for the federal artificial intelligence minister to use when pitching…
Mandatory minimum for child sex abuse material is unconstitutional, says Quebec court
MONTREAL — Quebec’s highest court has ruled the minimum one-year sentence for distribution of child…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell to give a public update on his condition
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is directly asking Sen. Mitch McConnell, the state’s most powerful figure…
The Latest: US says it’s carrying out more strikes after Iran’s attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iran late Wednesday, hours after President…
Family demands an independent probe after ICE officer fatally shoots a man in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — A Mexican national fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer…
Data centre capacity could soar to 20 GW in planned projects: government document
OTTAWA — A document prepared for the federal artificial intelligence minister to use when pitching…
Carney in Saudi Arabia seeking economic partnership amid human rights concerns
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Saudi Arabia as he seeks economic…
Mexico-England is most watched non-US English-language World Cup match in US history
The match between England and Mexico in the round of 16 has become the most-watched…
Justin Bieber to co-headline FIFA World Cup final halftime show
Justin Bieber is heading to the FIFA World Cup final. FIFA announced Wednesday that the…
‘Ferytale’ rolls on at Wimbledon as British wild card Fery reaches semifinals after meeting queen
LONDON (AP) — If he keeps playing like this, Arthur Fery might just become Wimbledon…
Mexico-England is most watched non-US English-language World Cup match in US history
The match between England and Mexico in the round of 16 has become the most-watched…
Justin Verlander plans to retire after this season, capping a career with 3 Cy Young Awards
DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year. The…
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