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iN VIDEO: Kamloops film maker captures “horror” beetle
"There are always fascinating things to discover out in nature. This one was pretty creepy."
Federal regulators to step up invasive beetle response in Kamloops
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"If left unmanaged, this pest can cause significant damage to parks, golf courses, gardens and crops."
iN PHOTOS: Six butterflies to look for this summer in Okanagan, Kamloops
With unique wing shapes and colourful patterns, it can be fun to identify butterflies, and here are just a few to look for this summer.
Kamloops could be next BC city to allow booze in a public park
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Music fans and park-goers in Kamloops may be allowed to bring their own booze this summer. Kamloops city council will…
May real estate sales in Central Okanagan most active in 2 years
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Sales still lag way behind compared to the 10-year average.
Does where you live affect how much sleep you need?
What country you live in determines how many hours of sleep you need per night to stay healthy, according to…
How to spot bad information this wildfire season
Wildfire season is here and if the last few years are any indication, Canadians will spend the summer sorting through…
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.
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.
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...
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...
Ottawa paid out $190M in federal EV subsidies this year as sales slowed
OTTAWA — Canadians have claimed more than $190 million in federal subsidies this year toward purchases of new electric vehicles.New data from Transport Canada shows 44,315 claims were recorded through June, half of them from Quebec.Ottawa relaunched the rebate program...
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."
Smoke and heat warnings cover much of B.C. as Lytton reaches 40 degrees
VANCOUVER — Several municipalities in British Columbia have issued warnings for residents to check in…
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…
Smoke and heat warnings cover much of B.C. as Lytton reaches 40 degrees
VANCOUVER — Several municipalities in British Columbia have issued warnings for residents to check in…
Manitoba Premier Kinew ‘willing to entertain’ Alberta to Ontario pipeline
CHARLOTTETOWN — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Wednesday he’s open to a west-east pipeline being…
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…
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on southern Louisiana with threatening winds
Tropical Storm Bertha crawled into southern Louisiana on Wednesday, making landfall and packing strong winds…
US and Saudi Arabia sign new nuclear agreement that could pave way for kingdom to enrich uranium
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday forged a new agreement that…
Special prosecutor drops all felony criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Murrill
A special prosecutor on Wednesday dismissed felony criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill,…
Smoke and heat warnings cover much of B.C. as Lytton reaches 40 degrees
VANCOUVER — Several municipalities in British Columbia have issued warnings for residents to check in…
Manitoba Premier Kinew ‘willing to entertain’ Alberta to Ontario pipeline
CHARLOTTETOWN — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Wednesday he’s open to a west-east pipeline being…
European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner’s mega merger with some conditions
NEW YORK (AP) — The European Union approved Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros.…
Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The man convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie spent years…
Ole Miss coach Pete Golding has moved on, calls Lane Kiffin ‘the ex’ who’s always going to come up
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Unearthed at Ole Miss after an offseason filled with tales of…
Blue Jays put Jonatan Clase on 10-day injured list with plantar fasciitis
TORONTO — Outfielder Jonatan Clase has been on the Toronto Blue Jays’ 10-day injured list…
Highlights from the Tour de France in photos
FRANCE (AP) — Here is a look at some of the photo highlights so far…
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