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Summerland tries new tactic to rid geese from beaches without culling
"We'll look at the amount of geese and goose droppings during August, which is the worst month for this issue in our area."
North Okanagan agriculture company takes regional district to court over septic system
The regional district is concerned the septic system could contaminate Kal Lake.
iN NUMBERS: Jailhouse facts and figures in Kamloops, Okanagan
To help ease your curiosity we have some fun and some not-so-fun data about BC Corrections facilities in Kamloops and the Okanagan.
Kamloops film director wins support for debut feature on homelessness
Her debut film "Mary" is based on an emotionally charged short film she created a few years ago called "The Bench", which follows the uncertain and isolated life of a homeless teenager trying to survive a winter in Kamloops.
American company buys Kamloops bicycle wheel manufacturer
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Kamloops company We Are One has been building bicycle wheels for nearly a decade. This week it was sold to an American company.
Atheist group says ‘discriminatory’ religions shouldn’t get tax exemptions in Kelowna
“Religions are allowed to discriminate. They have that right, it's called religious freedom... but we also have a right for freedom from religion.”
Why only one Amber alert went out when West Kelowna kid was taken by mom twice
"Every occurrence is evaluated independently based on the specific facts and evidence available to police at that time.”
iN NUMBERS: What the stats say about crime in Kamloops, Okanagan
Numbers don’t really capture the whole story, but it’s still important to keep an eye on them.
Gunshots reported in riverside armed robbery in Kamloops
Cops converged on the area after someone reported hearing gunshots near the riverbank along Victoria Street West on Tuesday afternoon.
iN VIDEO: Kamloops film maker captures “horror” beetle
"There are always fascinating things to discover out in nature. This one was pretty creepy."
UPDATE: Abducted child in West Kelowna found safe
Police issued a province wide alert early this morning for help locating a four-year-old boy…
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.
The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders
LONDON (AP) — Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it’s no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick. “The same way that you want to season...
With flames in backyard, Boston Bar resident tells of B.C. town surrounded by fire
Attila Banhegyi said a tree was burning in the backyard of his home in Boston Bar, B.C., a community now surrounded by fire.Banhegyi, who runs a campground and also has a mail-order cosmetics business, was one of the handful of...
In the news: Carney, premiers to meet; wildfires continue to burn; CFL fans to mourn
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed …Carney, premiers to meet amid new U.S. tariffsThe First Ministers Meeting comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump signed orders to increase...
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."
More B.C. communities under threat of encroaching wildfires
VANCOUVER — More communities across British Columbia are under threat from separate out-of-control wildfires. The…
Pyrocumulus clouds from wildfire in Fraser Canyon loom high over B.C.
VANCOUVER — Photos of giant, cauliflower-like clouds are popping up on Vancouver-area social media feeds…
Canadian jazz pianist Oliver Jones, an Oscar Peterson protege, dead
TORONTO — Canadian pianist Oliver Jones, whose varied musical career took him from classical to…
More B.C. communities under threat of encroaching wildfires
VANCOUVER — More communities across British Columbia are under threat from separate out-of-control wildfires. The…
In the news: Carney, premiers to meet; wildfires continue to burn; CFL fans to mourn
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Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
An accident took his legs. He adapted his motorcycle and rides on in Pakistan, in photos
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A young man in Pakistan’s capital lost both legs in a road…
US is ready to help end the ‘senseless war’ in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the Trump…
How protests over a popular minister’s firing sparked Ukraine’s sudden military reset
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — In the span of a single week, the dismissal of a…
Carney, premiers to meet amid new U.S. tariff threats
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Canada’s premiers in Prince Edward Island…
Premiers tout unity ahead of P.E.I. talks with Carney, ‘bullish’ on U.S. trade deal
CHARLOTTETOWN — Premiers said they remain a united Team Canada against a common adversary in…
Canadian jazz pianist Oliver Jones, an Oscar Peterson protege, dead
TORONTO — Canadian pianist Oliver Jones, whose varied musical career took him from classical to…
Rebel Wilson cleared of defaming an actor who starred in her directorial debut
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An Australian court has cleared Rebel Wilson of defaming the…
France expected to announce Zinedine Zidane as its new coach early next week
PARIS (AP) — France’s new coach will be announced next Tuesday, when Zinedine Zidane is…
Trent Bridge to kick off the 2027 men’s Ashes as England hosts Australia
LONDON (AP) — Trent Bridge in Nottingham will host the first 2027 men’s Ashes test…
Germany calls news conference as Klopp expected to be named coach
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The German soccer federation has called a news conference for Friday…
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