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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.
BC woman sexually abused by stepdad awarded $900,000
Both the RCMP and Ministry knew, but failed to do anything meaningful.
Blobs of dog vomit slime mould appearing in Okanagan gardens
Slimy masses resembling piles of vomit or scrambled eggs have appeared in some Okanagan gardens this spring, attached to decaying…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops gardener catches tiny garden thief red handed
“I’m losing the battle against rodents, literally watching the daisies disappear."
Court orders curfew for Vernon teen guilty of two violent assaults
The assaults were filmed and shared on social media.
Fugitive from Alberta arrested in Kelowna: RCMP
A Calgary man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in connection to 14 charges was arrested in Kelowna on Wednesday. Charles Boughton,…
Third tiny home project opens up 60 spots for homeless people in Kelowna
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The project, dubbed Balsam Place, at 3199 Appaloosa Road gives people a space with a private entrance, bed, desk, mini fridge, storage, heat and air conditioning.
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.
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.
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."
B.C. murder suspect acquitted, confession tossed for ‘degrading’ police treatment
A British Columbia man accused of murdering his common-law wife has been acquitted after a…
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…
B.C. murder suspect acquitted, confession tossed for ‘degrading’ police treatment
A British Columbia man accused of murdering his common-law wife has been acquitted after a…
Feds should increase federal health funding, but with strings attached: advocates
CHARLOTTETOWN — Advocates are urging the federal government to increase health care funding and impose…
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…
National Guard deploys as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Torrential rains caused flash floods in West Virginia that inundated homes…
What to know about the autopsy and investigation into Nolan Wells’ death
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) — The family of Nolan Xavier Wells is still grappling for…
Prosecutors zoom in on blood stains to show singer D4vd should be tried in killing of 14-year-old
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors dug into the details of blood stains and other forensic…
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…
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…
Prosecutors zoom in on blood stains to show singer D4vd should be tried in killing of 14-year-old
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors dug into the details of blood stains and other forensic…
Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The man convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie spent years…
Robertson set for another season with Dallas Stars after signing for $12 million
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jason Robertson is happy to be with the Dallas Stars for…
WNBA commissioner, union leaders discuss protecting players from online harassment
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert discussed what more can be done to protect players from online…
Athletics place J.T. Ginn on injured list with blister on pitching hand
PHOENIX (AP) — The Athletics placed right-hander J.T. Ginn on the 15-day injured list Wednesday…
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