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Okanagan cops can’t keep up with illegal e-bikes— hospitals aren’t trying
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We'd all like to know if injuries or collisions have risen.
You'd think someone would be counting that.
No jail for erratic Vernon Cadillac driver caught with ounce of fentanyl
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He said it all was for personal use.
How pediatric jobs at KGH stack up against the competition
While Interior Health is addressing recruitment some think there should be more emphasis on retention.
WorkSafeBC won’t confirm investigations into Kamloops mayor
Despite the city's suggestions of multiple investigations, WorkSafeBC said "revealing the existence of such records would unreasonably invade the personal privacy of third parties."
$1.5B copper mine expansion near Logan Lake passes environmental assessment
An environmental plan for a massive copper mine near Logan Lake has been approved for an expansion, paving the way…
Missing woman’s body found in Okanagan Lake near Peachland
The BC Coroner Service investigated and determined the cause of death isn’t suspicious.
iN NUMBERS: Graduating from college or university in Kamloops, Okanagan
Graduating from college or university is one of the proudest moments for a parent, and for graduates it might be…
iN VIDEO: Heron drops in on paddleboarders on Kal Lake
“Even people on the boats around us were saying they hadn’t seen anything like that either.”
Kelowna murder suspect charged with breaking communication order while in custody
Bailey McCourt's killing has led to changes in the law.
‘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.
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...
Okanagan cops can’t keep up with illegal e-bikes— hospitals aren’t trying
We'd all like to know if injuries or collisions have risen. You'd think someone would be counting that.
New research affirms construction workers disproportionately affected by opioid deaths
TORONTO — Researchers hope a new report examining the occupations of people who have died of opioid overdoses in Ontario raises awareness about the breadth of the population affected by the drug epidemic.The study found that more than a third...
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."
BC Wildfire Service braces for heat peak, warns of potential new starts
VANCOUVER — An incident commander for a complex of fires burning near Kimberley, B.C., says…
B.C. review board finds suspected police killer unfit for trial
A man accused of first-degree murder in the 2022 killing of RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang…
In the news: Trump’s depression-era tariff tool, premiers back urgent trade talks
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Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
More than 170 wildfires burning in Ontario’s north
Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources is listing 173 wildfires as active this morning in Ontario’s…
P.E.I. premiers meeting continues as U.S. tariff threats loom
CHARLOTTETOWN — Canada’s premiers will continue meetings in Prince Edward Island this morning, the second…
Iran’s demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leaders
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders Wednesday that…
Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro back to court for pretrial hearing in his US drug trafficking case
NEW YORK (AP) — Nicolás Maduro returns to court with his lawyers Wednesday and is…
Lebanon’s prime minister visits shattered border village as deal with Israel begins
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s prime minister visited Wednesday a battered southern village as the implementation…
New research affirms construction workers disproportionately affected by opioid deaths
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TORONTO — Researchers hope a new report examining the occupations of people who have died…
‘Vicious cycle’: What you need to know about Trump’s Great Depression-era tariff tool
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Canada by threatening to use an…
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,…
Shania Twain once dreamt of leaving northern Ontario. Now she’s singing its praises
TORONTO — For years, Shania Twain couldn’t wait to leave northern Ontario. Growing up in…
Olympic rowing great Olaf Tufte who competed at seven Summer Games has died at age 50
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Olympic rowing great Olaf Tufte, who competed at seven straight Summer…
Gausman doesn’t want to leave Blue Jays on a sour note with trade deadline looming
TORONTO — Kevin Gausman hopes that wasn’t his final time pitching for the Toronto Blue…
Vargas hits winning single in 10th as Diamondbacks rally to beat A’s 6-5 after blowing lead in 9th
PHOENIX (AP) — Ildemaro Vargas hit a game-winning single in the 10th inning and the…
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