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iN PHOTOS: Otters give Kamloops photographer an entertaining show
"He just happened to have a fish in his mouth too and I was able to get some hilarious shots."
Why everyone is suddenly talking about the Kamloops aboriginal land claim
Five things to know about it
Why Kamloops gardeners are snapping up all the rabbit poo they can get
Much ado about rabbit poo
Vernon murder trial moved to Kamloops as lack of facilities deemed unfair to accused
The Lumby man is accused of murdering his ex-wife.
How a polar vortex will impact winter in Okanagan, Kamloops
Hint: Hope you like cold and snow.
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan, Kamloops
November isn’t over yet! Here are the final events in Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton and Kamloops…
Internal strife on Kamloops council over $211M arts centre groundbreaking
Some felt a groundbreaking ceremony while facing a potential 10% tax hike was "not the best timing."
BC teacher who met student on Grindr gets 8 year ban
The teacher hooked up with the student after they graduated.
Kamloops mayor snubs FOI request; city says it’s powerless
"The city cannot compile the potentially responsive records without the mayor's cooperation, which, to date, has not been forthcoming,"
‘Worst case scenario’: Sage Mesa homeowners to vote on $33M water system upgrade
The 246 property owners near Penticton will vote in a referendum that also asks if they support the regional district taking over their water system from the provincial government.
BC Tree Fruits artifacts showcasing 90-year history to be preserved in Kelowna
iNwine
The Kelowna Museum was identified as the most suitable home due to its existing BC Tree Fruits collection and its expertise in agricultural history
One dead after semi-truck crash near Lytton
iNwheels
“Some key witnesses have already spoken to police, and investigators are looking into the driving behaviour of both trucks leading up to the crash.”
Can foot baths help with lung disease? UBCO researchers are looking into it
“This therapy could be used in addition to exercise, or instead of exercise, to improve a patient’s symptoms, health and longevity.”
‘I’m fighting it’: Vernon’s Tiki Village motel resident wins reprieve at tenancy branch
iNhome
It's not clear if the motel had the right to immediately evict the residents.
iN PHOTOS: A peek inside the historical Mackie Lake House in Coldstream
iNhome
Three families lived in the immaculate home across 89 years.
Kamloops performing arts centre cost up by 37% as construction set to begin
Including the arts centre, three major civic projects will now cost taxpayers more than half-a-billion dollars.
Three years jail for electric dirt bike rider caught with loaded pistol in Kamloops
iNwheels
A man caught on an electric dirt bike in Kamloops will spend three years in…
iN NUMBERS: Warm November brought rain instead of snow for Okanagan, Kamloops
If you’re excited about skiing you’ll have to sit at home for a few more days, but it’s a good chance to stop procrastinating and finally wax your skis.
SilverStar Mountain Resort bought out by another resort conglomerate
“Our leadership team is staying on, and we look forward to reinforcing what makes SilverStar so special while elevating the guest experience for years to come.”
Kamloops woman’s cancer test cancelled due to IH mandates for OB/GYNs
"By mandating that, it means a whole group of other people don't get their health looked after."
Kelowna killer convicted in hammer attack back in jail
He had knives and a can of bear spray on him.
Ministry investigating possible chronic wasting disease in North Okanagan deer
“It’s really important that hunters continue to hunt and to submit heads for testing, even outside the mandatory submission zone in the Kootenays.”
What happens when a BC school is locked down
"We can't stand outside and wait for teams to arrive while people are actively being killed inside, right? So it's all hands on deck, and the first person that arrives gets to go first."
North Okanagan senior left with fees, court order after refusing $20K left to him in a will
The man gave no reason why he wouldn't accept the money.