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As boomers downsize they can struggle with what to do with all their stuff. This Okanagan woman has a solution
She's helping downsizing boomers deal with the overwhelming, emotional task.
Court sides with landlord after North Thompson tenants drilled deadbolts after eviction
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The tenants delayed their eviction with court filings after they didn't pay the rent.
Suspension for BC teacher who pushed teenage trespasser
The teen wasn't authorized to be at the school.
Interior Health worker claimed religious discrimination to avoid COVID vaccine
The Kamloops man said he had "deeply held beliefs" but wouldn't say what they were.
Vernon investors found in contempt of court over $50,000 in unpaid legal bills
It's rare to be found in contempt of court over debt.
Reid Hamer-Jackson’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad summer
It may cost more than it earns him to be the mayor of Kamloops at this point.
Following hard-won sea otter recovery in BC, First Nations call for a new hunt
Half a century ago, sea otters were on the brink of extinction along British Columbia’s coast. Pulled from the frigid,…
Demand to list short-term rentals in Kelowna slow to recover
iNhome
“Any government at any level, when they're making policy decisions, the first thing they need to do is determine what is the metric of success.”
Kelowna mortgage broker fined $20,000 for late paperwork
No one involved suffered any financial loss.
‘Grave danger’: Kelowna investor slapped with $1.2M penalty, 20-year ban
He could not answer why he didn't listen to his business partner's warnings.
BC pub fined $7,000 for accepting cash to push one brand of beer
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The brewery offered inducements to numerous bars.
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.”
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.
Hong Kong eateries welcome dogs as city relaxes ban
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong dog owners and their four-legged friends have gained new freedoms after the city relaxed a decades-old rule, allowing the pets to join them at eateries. Since 1994, only guide dogs and those performing statutory...
Demand to list short-term rentals in Kelowna slow to recover
“Any government at any level, when they're making policy decisions, the first thing they need to do is determine what is the metric of success.”
Why Customers Say Leading Edge Is Kelowna’s Best ICBC Glass Shop
Leading Edge Glass, at 710 Stremel Road in Kelowna, has amassed an impressive collection of customer reviews, and the reason for such high customer satisfaction comes down to two things: their strong community focus and a commitment to perfection. Leading...
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'."
Carney staffer Braeden Caley to seek nomination in B.C. byelection
OTTAWA — One of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s key staffers says he’ll be stepping away…
Weather reprieve ending for crews battling B.C. wildfires as hotter temperatures loom
The BC Wildfire Service says hotter temperatures are on the way, ending a brief weather…
Fashion mogul Peter Nygard found guilty of sexual assault in Montreal
MONTREAL — A Court of Quebec judge in Montreal has found fashion mogul Peter Nygard…
The Innu of Pessamit reject agreement worth over $2.5B with Quebec
MONTREAL — The Innu of Pessamit have voted against a multi-billion dollar agreement with Hydro-Québec…
Carney perfects flipping Stampede flapjacks as separatists host similar breakfast
CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney perfected the art of flapjack flipping at a pancake…
Ukraine and 9 other countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles
PARIS (AP) — Ukraine and nine other countries on Monday announced they were forming a…
Fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, involved ICE, state House speaker says
BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — ICE was involved in the fatal shooting of someone in Biddeford,…
Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United…
The Innu of Pessamit reject agreement worth over $2.5B with Quebec
MONTREAL — The Innu of Pessamit have voted against a multi-billion dollar agreement with Hydro-Québec…
Regulated iGaming market goes live in Alberta, government aims to box out grey market
EDMONTON — Alberta’s regulated iGaming system is now live, starting the race for private sports…
Anya Taylor-Joy is bloodied and battling in Apple TV’s crime thriller ‘Lucky’
NEW YORK (AP) — Anya Taylor-Joy finds herself in a familiar setting this summer: In…
Richard E. Grant, Cillian Murphy, Kylie Minogue and more mourn the death of Sam Neill
Fellow actors and fans of Sam Neill mourned his passing after the actor died Monday…
Wetherholt has $20 million in escalators as part of $112.5 million, 8-year contract with Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt has $20 million in escalators based on MVP…
Former grocery delivery man Joe Dean earns the final spot in British Open
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Joe Dean of England delivered the goods Monday morning at Royal…
Carney perfects flipping Stampede flapjacks as separatists host similar breakfast
CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney perfected the art of flapjack flipping at a pancake…
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