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BC cops clock Alberta driver at nearly triple the speed limit
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Cops backed off the chase, later tracking the drunk, unlicensed driver to a campground.
Fine issued to North Okanagan driver who caused fatal crash
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The sister of man killed in a fatal car crash outside Salmon Arm 18 months ago said her family bears…
Interior Health region now has access to cutting-edge cancer scanning tech
A new and improved method for detecting, tracking and treating prostate cancer is going to be easier to access for…
New Kamloops supportive housing site comes with $30M price tag
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A new North Kamloops supportive housing project is slated for move-in by 2028. BC Housing is looking for contractors to…
iN PHOTOS: Six stunning waterfalls to see in Kamloops, Okanagan
Rivers are starting to reach their peak of depth and flow in Kamloops and the Okanagan and it’s creating some…
iN NUMBERS: June is a month of celebration in Kamloops, Okanagan
June is a busy month for celebrations in the Okanagan and Kamloops. Not only is it Pride month, there are…
West Kelowna firefighters douse duplex fire and save a cat
West Kelowna Fire Rescue put out a blaze that engulfed a duplex this morning. Firefighters were called to a four-unit…
North Okanagan farmer dies surrounded by fire in dry field
The fire was started by his tractor and quickly spread.
iN PHOTOS: How these insects in the Thompson-Okanagan see the world
Dragonflies can see almost 360 degrees around them.
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."
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.
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...
BC cops clock Alberta driver at nearly triple the speed limit
Cops backed off the chase, later tracking the drunk, unlicensed driver to a campground.
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: Fallout from an Amber alert
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."
Lytton, B.C., hits 41 degrees, hottest temperature in Canada this year
LYTTON — The heat wave that has scorched southern British Columbia this week has seen…
Gaps in tariff effects among provinces could test Team Canada’s unity: experts
OTTAWA — Experts warn the latest tariff threats from the United States will hit some…
Bank of Canada ordered for second time not to use replacement workers during strike
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada has been ordered for the second time this month…
Lawyers present arguments in trial of man accused of killing daughter in New York
ELIZABETHTOWN, NEW YORK — Lawyers have made their opening arguments in the trial of a…
Fuel costs on the rise as latest geopolitical turmoil drives up crude oil prices
CALGARY — Fuel costs are on the rise in Canada as geopolitical turmoil drives the…
Fatal police shooting of man with knife roils Madison, Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The shooting death of a man who police said injured an…
Tropical Storm Bertha strikes Gulf Coast near the Texas-Louisiana line in second landfall
Tropical Storm Bertha made a second landfall Thursday near the Texas-Louisiana state line after grazing…
Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman sentenced to life as family describes trauma, loss
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Friends and family of Minnesota Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman said the man…
Bank of Canada ordered for second time not to use replacement workers during strike
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada has been ordered for the second time this month…
Fuel costs on the rise as latest geopolitical turmoil drives up crude oil prices
CALGARY — Fuel costs are on the rise in Canada as geopolitical turmoil drives the…
Canadian jazz pianist Oliver Jones, an Oscar Peterson protege, dead
TORONTO — Canadian pianist Oliver Jones, whose varied musical career took him from classical to…
Cinerama Dome, an iconic Hollywood theater shuttered by COVID pandemic, will reopen
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Cinerama Dome, a landmark Hollywood theater shuttered during the COVID-19…
Chris Sale strikes out 11 as the Braves hit 4 home runs to edge the Padres 6-5
ATLANTA (AP) — Chris Sale matched a season-high with 11 strikeouts and the Atlanta Braves…
Fernando Alonso links his F1 future to making the cars enjoyable to drive again
MOGYOROD, Hungary (AP) — Fernando Alonso has suggested his future in Formula 1 could depend…
Rockies All-Star catcher Hunter Goodman tunes out trade buzz, keeps up power surge as deadline nears
DENVER (AP) — If the trade rumors prove accurate, Hunter Goodman could soon be receiving…
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