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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."
iN VIDEO: Party animals crash South Okanagan koi pond
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"I don’t want it to become a party pad, but they sure had a great time in that pond.”
Pilot project will recycle plastic farm waste in Kamloops area
Without a recycling program, BC farms send thousands of tonnes of plastic to landfills each year.
The fight against Kelowna’s plan to spend $135M on two kilometres of road
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“If you sit down and do the math... this two kilometre segment of road will only save drivers 20 to 90 seconds.”
Okanagan MLA’s controversial anti-trans youth bill voted down in leg
Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream MLA Tara Armstrong tabled a bill restricting transgender youth and it was voted down in the legislature today.…
Homeless Penticton man sent to jail for pulling knife on bylaw officer
He was found guilty of assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, possessing a dangerous weapon and uttering threats.
Thieves tear ATM from Peachland bank
They used a front-end loader to tear the ATM from an outside wall.
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?
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.
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'."
Mental state ‘stable’ for father who killed kids, B.C. review board says
COQUITLAM — The risk posed by a man found not criminally responsible for killing his…
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…
Mental state ‘stable’ for father who killed kids, B.C. review board says
COQUITLAM — The risk posed by a man found not criminally responsible for killing his…
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…
The Latest: Defense, prosecution argue at Kirk assassination hearing over evidence to be admitted
The weeklong preliminary hearing for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk ended…
Mark Cuban accuses Mavericks owners of freezing him out in proposed arena move, newspaper reports
DALLAS (AP) — Mark Cuban is accusing Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont of freezing the…
Maine Democrats plan convention to replace Platner if he steps down: What to know about Senate race
SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — The Maine Democratic Party on Wednesday voted to hold a convention…
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…
Mark Cuban accuses Mavericks owners of freezing him out in proposed arena move, newspaper reports
DALLAS (AP) — Mark Cuban is accusing Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont of freezing the…
A Mexican village warned of a cartel offensive during the World Cup. Then the drone attacks began
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The bombs started raining down from cartel drones at 6 a.m.…
All-Stars Dingler of Tigers and Kurtz of A’s exit game in 2nd inning due to injury, illness
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Tigers All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler left Wednesday’s game against the Athletics…
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