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Kelowna murder suspect charged with breaking communication order while in custody
Bailey McCourt's killing has led to changes in the law.
UPDATE: Kamloops-Thompson school district superintendent resigns
The head of the Kamloops-Thompson school district has resigned from her role after four years on the job. School District…
iN VIDEO: Bumblebee colony makes nest in Kamloops shed
“It’s cool, we’re going to leave the nest alone."
iN NUMBERS: Generous acts in Kamloops, Okanagan
Here’s a quick dose of inspiration to help restore your faith in humanity.
iN PHOTOS: Odd looking turkey vultures hunt, squabble in Kamloops, Okanagan
The vultures play a valuable role in the ecosystem.
SLAPPED: Kamloops mayor alleges assault by journalist
Was it a blatant assault against an elected official or is the complaint an attempt to silence a journalist?
Kelowna man’s nightmare battle with rare tick-borne relapsing fever
“This is brutal, I’m going through the processing phase of how much this disrupted my life for over a year.”
‘Dark place:’ Victim gives emotional speech as judge give Osoyoos chef 5 years for sexual assault
After being charged, he toyed with the system causing endless delays.
Kamloops city hall seeking manager to lead $40M in fundraising for major projects
City hall is taking over the fundraising campaign, seeking millions in donations for two massive Build Kamloops projects.
Salmon Arm cops look for three suspects in home invasion homicide
Police think the suspects left in a black Chrysler 300 sedan with three matching wheels, a solid steel wheel on the rear passenger side and a sunroof.
Three fires in a row has West Kelowna RCMP suspecting arson
A suspicious man with "weird hair" was spotted walking away from one of the fires.
Kelowna teacher, acquitted of child luring after ‘drunk’ Instagram texts, still gets ban
He had access to her private photos and videos and opted to comment on them one night.
iN NUMBERS: When it seems all the good BC campsites are booked
It’s well known that in order to book a popular, public campsite in B.C. for…
Nine premiers agree to direct-to-consumer alcohol sales from out-of-province
The premiers of nine provinces announced Tuesday that they're removing major barriers to interprovincial sales of alcohol.Provincial rules will be changed to allow brewers and distillers to sell alcohol directly to consumers regardless of jurisdiction.The agreement knocks down a number...
US Virgin Islands’ housing authority accused of corruption as federal funding is suspended
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. government announced Monday it suspended funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands’ housing authority after an investigation found widespread corruption, as residents still struggle to recover from two major hurricanes that hit nearly...
BC Hydro to triple EV-charging network to 3,500 ports by 2035
British Columbia's Crown power utility is planning to add more than 2,500 public charging ports for electric vehicles, tripling the size of its network by 2035.The province's Transport Ministry says the expansion of BC Hydro's network to 3,500 ports will...
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: Diving deeper into the Okanagan arts scene
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
THOMPSON: Hurricanes teach discretion and resilience
"Hurricanes are as much a part of growing up in Florida as long, hot summers."
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."
Here are the latest numbers on British Columbia’s wildfire season
VANCOUVER — Wildfire and government officials in British Columbia have provided an update on the…
New fast-moving fire triggers urgent call to evacuate Boston Bar, B.C.
VANCOUVER — The Fraser Valley Regional District has ordered any residents remaining in Boston Bar,…
Here are the latest numbers on British Columbia’s wildfire season
VANCOUVER — Wildfire and government officials in British Columbia have provided an update on the…
New fast-moving fire triggers urgent call to evacuate Boston Bar, B.C.
VANCOUVER — The Fraser Valley Regional District has ordered any residents remaining in Boston Bar,…
Premiers back urgent, intense Canada-U.S. trade talks as higher tariffs loom
CHARLOTTETOWN — Several premiers came out of a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on…
House passes temporary government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House moved Tuesday to head-off a potential government shutdown before this…
Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could…
US military identifies 3rd service member believed to have been killed in Iranian attack
RALEIGH, North Carolina (AP) — The U.S. military has confirmed that a third service member…
Heat warnings expand across B.C. as wildfire smoke sparks air quality concerns
SQUAMISH — Heat and air quality warnings now cover the lower two-thirds of British Columbia,…
Premiers back urgent, intense Canada-U.S. trade talks as higher tariffs loom
CHARLOTTETOWN — Several premiers came out of a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on…
Detective says D4vd ordered chain saws, body bags in hearing to decide if singer should go to trial
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer D4vd ordered a body bag, chain saws, an inflatable pool…
Kaylee Hottle, deaf ‘Godzilla’ actor, killed in car crash at 18
Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor best known for her starring role in two “Godzilla” films,…
Machado homers twice, Tatis hits longest homer of season to lead Padres to 8-3 win over Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Manny Machado homered twice, Fernando Tatis Jr. hit the longest home run…
Fortes’s three-run homer helps Rays rout Jays 12-2; Gausman lasts just 3 1/3 innings
TORONTO — Nick Fortes hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning and Yandy Diaz…
Rangers 3B and leading hitter Josh Jung exits with calf tightness after C Kyle Higashioka put on IL
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung left Tuesday night’s game against…
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