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Polytechnique engineers design low-cost, Japanese kirigami-inspired parachute
"So you probably made snowflakes with your kids around Christmas — you fold paper, you cut it, and when you unfold it, you get this pattern."
Why many young adults turn on TV or movie subtitles, according to a new poll
"When he’s cooking or banging around in the kitchen, that way I don’t have to blare the TV."
Giant Northern California corn maze lets visitors enjoy getting lost
“It is confusing. It’s exciting, and in a world of GPS and constant signage, you always know where you are, where you’re going."
How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing it
“One of our big priorities is making secondhand just as good as shopping in the primary market."
A recipe for avoiding 15 million deaths a year and climate disaster is fixing food, scientists say
We will fail on food security. We’ll fail on so many pathways.”
‘A boy scout’: Canadian icon marking golden anniversary stands up to Trump
"When tariffs were being threatened and annexation was being threatened on us by Trump, (my publisher) said, 'You've got to do something similar.’”
Livestock landscaping: Vermont ski areas employ goats and sheep to clear the slopes
“This year has proven that it can be done and be done successfully.”
The NHL is entering an era with a relaxed player dress code and players love it
“Guys can wear whatever they want.”
Scientists find ancient life-size animal rock carvings in the Saudi Arabian desert
“To engrave that much detail with just a rock takes real skill.”
‘AI actor’ Tilly Norwood stirs outrage in Hollywood
NEW YORK (AP) — Like thousands of actors, Tilly Norwood is looking for a Hollywood…
Ostrich farmers awaiting Supreme Court decision get little attention from Ottawa
OTTAWA — As the Supreme Court of Canada considers whether to hear the case of…
iN NUMBERS: The vision for the future of ski resorts in Okanagan, Kamloops
To get you hyped up for winter here are some stats on the long-term dreams for some of the most popular ski resorts in our region.
iN PHOTOS: Adorable dogs dress for spooky season in Okanagan, Kamloops
The happy pooches add some Halloween cuteness and comedy.
Okanagan Skaha school district handling big changes early in school year
“There are always challenges when educating more than 5,000 students."
BC massage therapist fined for using phone, vaping during treatment
He had the phone in one hand while he did the massage with the other.
Orionid meteor shower in night skies over Kamloops, Okanagan
The meteors travel at 66 kilometres per second and leave long, glowing trails.
Second Summer? Warm fall days are wonderful in Kamloops, Okanagan
“As we shift into October and November, we do see some signals for warmer than normal conditions."
Kamloops resident with life-threatening injuries after ‘senseless attack’
“This incident was a senseless attack.”
Skyrocketing costs blamed for cancellation of Okanagan Granfondo
“This decision wasn't easy, but it feels like the right moment to shift gears."
Kamloops mayor gets first challenger a year from election
Coun. Mike O'Reilly is the first person in the running to take on the mayor in next year's election.
iN NUMBERS: Warmest September on record for Okanagan, Kamloops
It was a record setting September for warm temperatures in Kamloops and the Okanagan.
Kelowna fraudster claiming to be a lawyer targets grandparents
Both victims received a phone call from someone who said they were their grandchild’s lawyer.
Kamloops leads class action over PVC price fixing
"The Oil Pricing Information System purports to provide 'public transparency' across supply chains so that 'all stakeholders can buy and sell' with confidence. However, in reality OPIS provides a service that has repeatedly been used to manipulate prices."
Brightest supermoon of year to shine over Kamloops, Okanagan
Unlike other full moons, the Harvest Moon rises about the same time for several nights and creates extended evening light.