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Kamloops man accused of killing robbery accomplice in 2021
Two men are awaiting trial four years after the killing of 29-year-old Adam Hibbert in Kamloops.
Support for B.C. wineries following last year’s freeze extended another year
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Wineries in B.C. are still recovering from the freeze in 2024 so the government is…
B.C. public service workers expand picket locations again in bid to restart talks
BURNABY — Striking British Columbia public service workers have furthered job action, with the union…
Conspiracy to commit murder charges laid in Vernon trailer park shooting
One of those charged was just 18 years old at the time.
Why you can’t avoid the sound of bird cannons on Okanagan farms
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"If you like the farm view, then you have to hear the farm, too."
BC property taxes rising as cities take on provincial duties
"Perhaps municipalities have become less efficient at delivering core services because they are distracted by scope creep."
Proposed National Park in South Okanagan still on table 20 years later
“There’s no formal decision yet, but all parties — Parks Canada, the province, and both First Nations — are still at the table. We’re closer than we’ve ever been to agreeing on governance structures.”
Invasive mussels intercepted on the way to Okanagan prompts petition
“If you drink water, pay taxes, enjoy the beach, or fishing, you should be concerned about invasive mussels."
Lawyers for Kamloops mayor, councillor face off for week-long hearing
A city councillor is arguing a BC Supreme Court judge should toss the mayor's defamation case entirely after months of delays.
Penticton still addressing Fairview encampment months after it was ‘decamped’
They announced action in June, but it's not working, creating "safety risks," the city says.
iN PHOTOS: The beauty of komorebi captured in Kamloops, Okanagan
“Watching those gentle leaf patterns randomly move across the ground as you sit or walk it great for soothing and calming.”
Investigators looking for tips on anniversary of unsolved North Okanagan homicide
“Our investigation is on-going, and we are needing the public’s help to solve this homicide."
Foreign temporary worker claw backs hampers record Okanagan cherry season
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"We had such a labour crisis this year that a lot was left on the trees. We didn't have the hands to pick it."
‘A campaign of malice:’ BC dog rescue claims defamation, judge disagrees
Some questioned the organization's work. So it sued.
Björn Borg tells the AP about drug overdoses and quitting tennis in his 20s
Björn Borg starts his new memoir, “Heartbeats,” with a story about being rushed to a…
Age isn’t everything when deciding if a child is ready to be home alone
School is back in session, bringing new routines — and new milestones for students. For…
Searchers discover ‘ghost ship’ that sank in Lake Michigan almost 140 years ago
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — After decades of scouring the bottom of Lake Michigan, searchers have…
Lilith Fair doc shows pressure Sarah McLachlan faced as tour was mocked, criticized by outsiders
TORONTO — Sarah McLachlan says preparing for a new documentary about the legacy of Lilith…
Finding happiness in amber: On Germany’s Baltic coast, people go hunting for the precious pieces
DAHME, Germany (AP) — Axel Kramer knows exactly where to find amber. He walks down…
Tips on stepping back from screens and starting a new hobby
During the winter of 2024, Rachel Martin came to a startling realization: She spent most…
The oldest mummies in the world may hail from southeastern Asia and date back 12,000 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have discovered what’s thought to be the oldest known mummies…
Ghana’s fantasy coffins are a colorful celebration of life and legacy
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — A giant pink fish, a colorful peacock, an airplane painted with…
Toxic ammunition is rotting away in the Baltic Sea. Germany wants to recover it before it’s too late
BOLTENHAGEN, Germany (AP) — Slowly, Dirk Schoenen dives down to a huge pile of ammunition…
The big meaning behind micro-relationships, and why we should talk to strangers more
VANCOUVER — Psychology Prof. Gillian Sandstrom was a lonely graduate student in Toronto when she…