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Knox Mountain arson suspect wore camouflage, armed with slingshot: Kelowna RCMP
The suspect used a slingshot to target construction workers and surveillance equipment at the base of Knox Mountain.
iN NUMBERS: How British Columbians feel about UNDRIP
Most British Columbians think there should be a referendum on how the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will impact laws in the province.
Suspicious Kamloops house fire puts family in hospital
The family is expected to recover from their injuries.
‘Not a well‑thought‑out crime:’ Kootenay man convicted of extortion used name, cell number
"To say that this was not a well‑thought‑out crime is an understatement," the judge said.
Kelowna’s only costume rental shop can create your Halloween dream
Costume rental shops can be hard to find in the region since Pandora’s Box in Kamloops and Costume House in Vernon closed down in the past few years.
No COVID shot appointments available? Check again later
“Immunization remains the best protection against severe disease, complications and hospitalization."
iN VIDEO: Blazing fireball caught on camera in Kamloops
“This is a meteor commonly referred to as a fireball, an especially large, bright one."
Specialists across BC voice support for Kamloops OB/GYNs
More than 100 doctors said they won't participate in Interior Health's short-term efforts to replace the outgoing doctors if nothing changes.
Kelowna man arrested after multiple vehicle fires
The suspect was caught on a surveillance camera.
Business association calls for recovery housing after Kamloops overdose death
"We need coordinated action that actually links the person in crisis to the right service."
Bail denied for Okanagan man who allegedly started Knox Mountain blaze
The Crown argued that given the extreme risk of wildfire he should stay behind bars.
Chance of showers on Halloween in Kamloops, Okanagan
"It'll be pretty minimal, so I'm not expecting big amounts in the Kamloops area or the Okanagan Valley.”
‘It almost broke me:’ For Okanagan, Kamloops cannabis retailers it’s been a tough 7 years since legalization
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“I didn't ever expect it was going to be easy, but certainly I didn't think it was going to be this difficult.”
A map of the best Halloween decorations in Kamloops
There are giant skeletons, staged scary scenes and a lot of lit up decorations.
One of BC’s worst mass killings took place in rural Okanagan 53 years ago
And the man behind the killings still believes he did the right thing.
BC high school teacher who hugs students gets suspended
He'd previously been warned about his behaviour.
BC woman sues crypto platform after losing $670,000 in scam
The company warned her four times.
‘No fun BC’: Halloween fireworks banned in Kamloops, Okanagan
“I wouldn't want fireworks going off all-year round either. We've got elders, we've got everybody around, but for special occasions, we should definitely be allowed.”
Bylaw calls spike in ‘high-issue’ areas of Kamloops
The vast majority of their calls are focused on "social" issues like homelessness and drug use.
UPDATE: Kelowna RCMP make arrest in Knox Mountain wildfire
The wildfire sparked this afternoon, and officers are currently helping hikers off the mountain.
Smell, maintenance failure lands Kootenay pulp mill $63,000 fine
It was one of multiple penalties against the company in the past several years.
No quick fix for air traffic controller shortage in Kelowna
“From time to time, sufficient staffing is not in place. And that causes planned half-hour closures for what's referred to as fatigue breaks.”
Inspection finds most BC prisons understaffed, lack inmate programming
It's the first report from a new oversight agency tasked with inspecting the province's ten correctional centres.
Pipeline tax breaks vex Thompson-Nicola Regional District board
"I would suggest this is not a good look for pipelines to be reducing what they pay and having that go on the backs of ordinary people."