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iN NUMBERS: How B.C. drivers secure their pets, or don’t
“For many of us, pets are part of the family, and we want them with us wherever we go.”
Kamloops hospital renovations extended another year
"We try really hard to be fiscally responsible and we really work on being smart with the dollars taxpayers are giving us."
‘We like beavers’: Dams simple solution for wildfire mitigation in Okanagan, Kamloops
Wetlands have been dwindling over the past couple of decades due to human development, logging and the removal of millions of an industrious, native species — the beaver.
B.C. wildfire season extending into fall until stormier weather arrives
VICTORIA — The BC Wildfire Service says fire season is expected to continue into the fall in British Columbia as…
Tractor with no roll bar nets Okanagan orchard WorkSafeBC fine
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The person driving the tractor also wasn't wearing a seatbelt.
iN PHOTOS: How a North Okanagan cabin was built for $500 in 1974
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“It’s perfectly sound, it’ll probably last for a couple hundred years."
iN NUMBERS: How reducing immigration is going to impact Thompson-Okanagan’s population
The federal government’s initiatives to slow-down immigration have thrown off the population projections that cities rely on to inform things like housing policy.
Former co-op home purchased by Kamloops hospital foundation for patients, doctors
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A Kamloops housing co-op had a unique property to sell, and now the nine-bedroom home will be used for cancer patients and visiting doctors.
West Kelowna makes list for best winery restaurants in the world
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Wine Enthusiast said Quails’ Gate Winery’s Old Vines Restaurant isn't just a spot for a "meat-and-cheese platter between pours."
Summer brings Roller Nights, Dancing, and Sunset Yoga at Stuart Park
The City of Kelowna is hosting Roller Night, Dancing in the Park, and Sunset Yoga!…
RCMP investigating woman’s death in Kelowna as suspicious
Her body was found in the back of a vehicle.
A hot Okanagan summer for music fans
There's a festival for almost every music fan throughout the Thompson-Okanagan.
Kamloops NorthPaws Bring Summer Baseball and Family Fun to NorBrock Stadium
The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd and the smell of fresh…
West Kelowna makes list for best winery restaurants in the world
Wine Enthusiast said Quails’ Gate Winery’s Old Vines Restaurant isn't just a spot for a "meat-and-cheese platter between pours."
150 residents displaced after fire hits apartment building in New Westminster, B.C.
NEW WESTMINSTER — Around 150 residents are without homes after a fire gutted an apartment building in New Westminster, B.C., and trapped multiple residents on balconies, officials said.The City of New Westminster said the fire started at around 1:30 p.m....
Both engines flamed out before small jet crashed in June on Texas highway, NTSB report says
Both engines flamed out on a small business jet that crashed on a Texas highway in June, preventing the pilots from being able to reach a nearby airport, the National Transportation Safety Board said in an preliminary investigation report released...
Ontario man sentenced to 20 years in U.S. for leading cross-border drug ring
An Ontario man convicted in the United States of running a drug-trafficking operation across the border into Canada has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.Guramrit Sidhu of Brampton, Ont., pleaded guilty earlier this year to leading a drug ring...
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'."
150 residents displaced after fire hits apartment building in New Westminster, B.C.
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NEW WESTMINSTER — Around 150 residents are without homes after a fire gutted an apartment…
Highway 1 reopens in Fraser Canyon as crews battle B.C. wildfires
Highway 1 has reopened in British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon as crews continue to battle twin…
Highway 1 reopens in Fraser Canyon as crews battle B.C. wildfires
Highway 1 has reopened in British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon as crews continue to battle twin…
Ahead of Stampede visit, Carney reiterates bid for unity to solve energy crisis
CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney doubled down on his call for national co-operation to…
Veteran pilot killed fighting N.W.T. wildfire was a trusted leader and patient mentor
A veteran pilot killed last month in a plane crash while fighting a wildfire in…
England and Norway tied 1-1 at halftime of World Cup quarterfinal
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Andreas Schjelderup scored for Norway in the 36th minute and…
Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the call
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is suggesting he has left standing orders for the…
Wimbledon finalist Alexander Zverev is using his tennis success to raise diabetes awareness
LONDON (AP) — Alexander Zverev has more than just defending champion Jannik Sinner to deal…
Erling Haaland is Norway’s World Cup machine – and the internet’s babygirl
Erling Haaland stands at 6 feet, 5 inches, an intimidating force who can make fellow…
Highway 1 reopens in Fraser Canyon as crews battle B.C. wildfires
Highway 1 has reopened in British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon as crews continue to battle twin…
Erling Haaland is Norway’s World Cup machine – and the internet’s babygirl
Erling Haaland stands at 6 feet, 5 inches, an intimidating force who can make fellow…
Guggenheim Museum among NYC buildings that tested positive for Legionnaires’ amid disease outbreak
New York City’s famed Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum was among a number of Manhattan buildings…
Blue Jays use first choice to select left-hander Cole Carlon at No. 39 in MLB draft
PHILADELPHIA — The Toronto Blue Jays drafted left-hander Cole Carlon out of Arizona State University…
England scores in World Cup match with Norway after ball appears to hit camera cable over field
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A goal kick appeared to clip a cable over the…
Ryan Blaney wins pole and Team Penske teammate Joey Logano is 2nd at NASCAR Atlanta qualifying
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Team Penske Fords claimed the front row spots for Sunday night’s…
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