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RCMP building its own Kamloops detachment would be unprecedented
If construction of the new detachment is delayed too long, Kamloops could become what appears to be the first BC city to have RCMP force the build.
RCMP shutdown 3D gun printing operation in Chase
RCMP took down an operation in Chase last week that was using a 3D printer to make guns. Officers raided…
Body found in Paul Lake area near Kamloops sparks homicide investigation
RCMP officers looking into a stolen vehicle case in the Paul Lake area near Kamloops last week found a body…
No foul play in death of man whose burned body was found in Kamloops: RCMP
Foul play has been ruled out in the death of a Kamloops man whose burned body was found by firefighters…
Liberal Stephen Fuhr has small lead as vote count resumes in Kelowna riding
Poll workers have resumed counting votes again in the Kelowna riding with Liberal Stephen Fuhr sitting on a narrow lead.…
Liberal Stephen Fuhr wins Kelowna, at least for now
It’s down to the wire in the new Kelowna riding but it appears Liberal Stephen Fuhr is the next Member…
How a Southern Interior credit union merger preserves an alternative to big banks
Three credit unions in Shuswap and the Okanagan are merging and it’s a sign of the shift in these local…
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | July 31 – August 2, 2026
From winery concerts and outdoor markets to live theatre, comedy, racing and community events, there’s…
72-year-old man killed in ATV crash in Peachland
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The fatal ATV crash happened in the former Gladstone Mine area on off-road trails.
Car theft victim helps officer arrest the thief in Coldstream
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“We want to thank the person who stepped in to help our officer that day."
iN VIDEO: Okanagan Dream Rally brings horsepower and hope to downtown Kelowna
Downtown Kelowna was packed with high-end vehicles and excited spectators on Saturday as the 2026…
iN VIDEO: Ribfest Penticton makes flavorful return
Ribfest was back in Penticton last weekend with new organizers running the Penticton event. The…
Kitten rescued with litter of strays in Armstrong gets life-saving surgery
The litter of kittens, who were just a few days old, were in foster care when one of them started having health problems.
Unsightly yet tasty produce for free on Ugly Potato Day in Kelowna
“Every year, grocery stores reject perfectly good food just because it looks a little different."
Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34 as rescuers again search damaged mall
KUMAMOTO, Japan (AP) — The death toll climbed to 34 from a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan that set off an explosion at a mall, toppled a factory chimney and flattened homes, the Kumamoto prefectural government said Friday. The magnitude...
72-year-old man killed in ATV crash in Peachland
The fatal ATV crash happened in the former Gladstone Mine area on off-road trails.
Quebec company banned from selling unauthorized peptides: Health Canada
Health Canada says a court has approved the agency's request to permanently ban a Quebec-based online store from selling unauthorized injectable peptides in the country.The federal agency says in a statement that the Superior Court of Québec has granted a...
iN DISCUSSION: Is name recognition the way to choose a local candidate to vote for?
"We've been pondering how to cover this municipal election."
THOMPSON: After 10 years writing columns, time has come to turn another page
It has been fun and I appreciate those loyal readers who have laughed, cried and been angry about the many topics that entered my mind before finding their way onto my iPad and then into this column.
iN DISCUSSION: Fallout from an Amber alert
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
Residents, fire crews clash as some choose to defy B.C. wildfire evacuation orders
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A man from Boston Bar, B.C., says officials are “villainizing” those who defy evacuation orders,…
Ksi Lisims LNG inks formal 20-year supply deal with German utility Uniper
German utility Uniper has locked down a formal long-term agreement to purchase liquefied natural gas…
Organizers of Shen Yun performance take National Arts Centre to court
OTTAWA — Organizers of the long-running Shen Yun show are going to court after the…
Residents, fire crews clash as some choose to defy B.C. wildfire evacuation orders
iNhome
A man from Boston Bar, B.C., says officials are “villainizing” those who defy evacuation orders,…
New York State Police used Google Maps app data in probe of death of Montreal girl
ELIZABETHTOWN — New York State Police investigators compiled over 200,000 location data points captured by…
A book found bricked in a fireplace is returned to an Australian library, 150 years overdue
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A book on Greek antiquities has been returned to an Australian…
What to know about the conflict in Mali and the world’s most terrorized region
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Mali is facing its most serious security crisis in years as…
Peru swears in new president and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean
July 24-30, 2026 Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru’s president, a victory that confirmed…
Ksi Lisims LNG inks formal 20-year supply deal with German utility Uniper
German utility Uniper has locked down a formal long-term agreement to purchase liquefied natural gas…
Carney touts B.C. port expansion plan to strengthen independence, diversify economy
DELTA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has backed a proposal to expand a major port…
Actor Storm Reid hopes music reveals another side, introducing listeners to the real her
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Storm Reid knows how the world sees her: an accomplished, polished…
Organizers of Shen Yun performance take National Arts Centre to court
OTTAWA — Organizers of the long-running Shen Yun show are going to court after the…
Team in Sweden terminates Cal Foote’s contract after objections
KARLSTAD, Sweden (AP) — A hockey team in the Swedish Elite League has terminated the…
Rushing and Hernández go deep as the Dodgers beat the Mariners 6-2
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dalton Rushing hit a three-run homer, Teoscar Hernández added a solo…
European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads
GENEVA (AP) — European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other…
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