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iN PHOTOS: Rare majestic egret fishes in creek near Kamloops
“That’s pretty far out in their range, not impossible, but that’s way at the edge of their habitat."
BC teacher suspended after swearing at student
LANGUAGE ADVISORY A BC teacher who swore at a student before giving them the middle finger has been suspended for…
$7K raised for survivor of fatal Kelowna daylight attack
“Any money raised above and beyond that will go towards helping Carrie with her new fight and goal to challenge and change the laws in British Columbia regarding domestic abuse.”
Residents about to pay up for big Penticton city hall bills
The savings are dwindling at Penticton city hall if taxes don't go up.
Contractor handed $150K fine after Kamloops concrete collapse
The March collapse left one electrician with minor injuries at the downtown Kamloops job site.
Proposed North Thompson copper mine aims for 2028 approval
It could be one of Canada's largest open pit mines.
iN NUMBERS: Unemployment numbers for Kamloops and Okanagan
If someone told you, “you look like you have a case of the Mondays,” today, maybe you wish you were part of these unemployment statistics.
Overlanders Day brings corgi races, live entertainment and family fun to Kamloops
Brocklehurst Park will be filled with food vendors, live entertainment and family-friendly activities when the…
Dead birds were found in a West Kelowna yard; why it’s important to report
“We are tracking diseases like avian flu and salmonellosis, so we like the public to help by reporting if they find something."
Conservative slate of candidates expected in Kelowna, Kamloops local elections
No candidates have been announced outside Metro Vancouver yet, but an organizer says names are coming.
Professional Bull Riders hang on for Okanagan Challenge
Professional Buller Riders were back in Kelowna again this year for the 2026 PBR Okanagan…
Penticton hardware store fined $75,000 for unsafe warehouse shelving
The warehouse shelves have a 3,000 lb. weight limit.
iN VIDEO: Tempest Theatre Living the Dream
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The Tempest Theatre completed their production of “Dream” on Sunday. Director Kate Twa brought new…
iN VIDEO: Tempest Theatre Living the Dream
https://youtube.com/shorts/bIsfKf94LEE?si=cE6a0wF-6RC5zU-P The Tempest Theatre completed their production of "Dream" on Sunday. Director Kate Twa brought new life to Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". The production went the extra mile to visit Naramata's Van Westen Vineyards. On the vineyard currently sits...
Massive fire becomes Norway’s largest in modern times after destroying more than 100 homes
DRAMMEN, Norway (AP) — The largest residential fire in modern Norwegian history destroyed more than 100 homes and forced hundreds of people to evacuate, authorities said Saturday. The fire in southern Norway started in a townhouse in the city of...
Texas Hill Country floods test new warning systems after last year’s deadly disaster
After deadly floods killed more than 100 people in Texas' Hill Country last July, officials vowed major changes in hopes of preventing the failures that contributed to the high death toll. They promised better flood warning systems, tighter safety rules...
Cancer society applauds certification of class-action against e-cigarette maker Juul
VANCOUVER — The Canadian Cancer Society says Canada's federal and provincial governments need to strengthen regulations of vaping products to stem more youth addiction to nicotine, as e-cigarette marketing practices are poised to be put on trial in a national...
iN DISCUSSION: MLA Boultbee’s behaviour part of growing concern in provincial politics
"It’s still unusual in BC politics, unprecedented in my experience, different, new, worthy of public note but also a growing concern if you count fellow rogue MLAs Dallas Brodie and Tara Armstrong on this pole."
JONESIE: We need to talk about MLA Amelia Boultbee
"There’s a common denominator in these many public and private conflicts, a personal tactic and method antithetical to the cooperation and good will required for good politics let alone good government. Voters need to know about and decide if this Trumpian strategy of frightening, silencing and punishing critics is for them."
THOMPSON: How do Trump and his supporters live with themselves?
Like rats fleeing a sinking ship, those who have tied themselves inextricably to Donald J. Trump are in trouble.
B.C. wildfire tally surges past 100 as lightning transforms fire season in a flash
The wildfire season in British Columbia has been transformed in a flash, with lightning strikes…
Opposition brewing as data centre capacity is set to explode across Canada
OTTAWA — Across Canada, plans are underway for a massive boom in construction of the…
A look at the hundreds of wildfires burning from coast to coast in Canada
More than 950 wildfires are scorching Canada from coast to coast, the national wildland fire…
Premier Doug Ford visits Thunder Bay as fires rage in northern Ontario
THUNDER BAY — Premier Doug Ford is visiting Thunder Bay, where many evacuees fleeing northern…
B.C. wildfire tally surges past 100 as lightning transforms fire season in a flash
The wildfire season in British Columbia has been transformed in a flash, with lightning strikes…
Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 80
Ukrainian drones struck two sprawling warehouses, one of them just east of Moscow, as part…
US military says 2 troops are dead and 1 is missing after Iranian attacks on a base in Jordan.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military says two troops are dead and…
Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast…
Unifor releases details on tentative agreement with Ford
Thousands of Canadian auto workers could secure three per cent wage increases every year for…
Fears are widespread about data centre impacts on Canada’s water, environment: poll
OTTAWA — A large majority of Canadians in a recent poll said they worry that…
Pop culture’s ‘reverent irreverence’: How artists blur irony, sincerity and religion
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Indie musician Alex Cameron is known for his transgressive lyrics. So…
License revoked for boarding school in Utah where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah revoked another campus license on Friday for the boarding…
Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast…
McIlroy accuses DeChambeau of trying to ‘hold the tournament hostage’ at British Open
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Rory McIlroy saved one of his best shots at the British…
The World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face Spain
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi rarely loses. Spain never loses. That’s been how…
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iN VIDEO: Tempest Theatre Living the Dream
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