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B.C. government marks 5 years since heat dome killed hundreds
VANCOUVER — A stifling heat dome that sat over much of British Columbia five years…
Kamloops tightens rules on homeless encampments; still averse to Kelowna approach
Don't expect homeless people in Kamloops to be wrangled into one fenced area like Kelowna's outdoor shelter space.
‘He wanted to give people hope’: David Clayton-Thomas, Canadian singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies at 84
David Clayton-Thomas believed people could start over. That belief, his daughter Ashleigh Clayton-Thomas said Thursday,…
Carney says B.C. condo buyout proposal is about affordability, not bailouts
iNhome
OTTAWA — Converting British Columbia’s glut of unsold condos into affordable housing is about supporting…
iN NUMBERS: City employees make more than mayors in Okanagan, Kamloops
Guess who's really making the big bucks?
iN PHOTOS: Wildlife spotted feasting on berries in Thompson-Okanagan
Some native songbirds use berries during their courtship rituals.
Sex offender linked to woman’s disappearance dies in B.C., 28 years into sentence
MISSION, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A violent sex offender who was also suspected in the disappearance…
Kelowna ComiCon back in action this weekend
There’s going to be a cosplay contest, a live Dungeons and Dragons show, lip-sync battle, panels, celebrity guests and of course vendors with all kinds of comics and collectibles
MLA wants action on homeless encampment near Kamloops after Peachland camp cleared
The Trepanier Creek homeless encampments near Peachland were cleared out by the province last month.
News, cultural groups want clarity on copyright after Ottawa releases AI strategy
OTTAWA — News and cultural industry groups are calling on the government to take a…
Red, white and blue: Canada fans taste defeat for first time at World Cup
VANCOUVER — Canada fans have tasted defeat for the first time at the 2026 World…
Despite being banned in stadiums, colourful smoke bombs ignite soccer fan culture
As thousands of Canadian soccer fans marched towards the World Cup stadium in Vancouver ahead…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 11:00…
Legal bills at Kamloops city hall reach new heights with $2M spent in 2025
That's more than double what was in the budget.
Rain in forecast won’t provide much relief for Okanagan, Kamloops
“We're expecting to have showers basically all day starting on Thursday night and continuing all day Friday.”
B.C.’s newest municipality of Okanagan Falls to be incorporated in November
VICTORIA — Residents of British Columbia’s first new municipality in 16 years will soon be…
Kootenay lawyer charged with sharing intimate images online
To avoid a conflict of interest the case has been moved to Salmon Arm.
B.C. murder suspect evidence at trial ‘not credible’ or ‘logical,’ Crown lawyer says
A prosecutor in the trial of the man accused of killing Tatjana Stefanski more than…
Canada’s Eustaquio starts on bench for group-stage finale vs. Switzerland
VANCOUVER — Midfielder Stephen Eustaquio will be on the bench to start Canada’s FIFA World…
Suspension for BC teacher whose ‘rigid’ rules negatively impacted some students
He had rules around lateness and students not doing their assignments.
Daily heat records fall across B.C. communities, including one century-old mark
VICTORIA — The arrival of summer in British Columbia has brought record-breaking temperatures. Environment Canada…
‘So many perks’: Kamloops resident replaces lawn with clover to save water
iNhome
“It’d be cool if the city considered subsidizing the removal of front lawns for things like clover or xeriscaping, especially since every year we’re seeing issues with water shortage."
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 11:58…
Fewer Canadians see U.S. as ‘reliable’ as global confidence in Washington sags: poll
WASHINGTON — Most Canadians continue to view the United States unfavourably as global confidence in…