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B.C. man wants homes for thousands of books he soon won’t be able to read
VANCOUVER – In the 10 years since John William started to lose his vision, he's…
Kamloops community pioneers rural wildfire fighting model by cooperating with authorities
A rural community south of Kamloops is pioneering an exciting wildfire fighting model that could…
FREEDOM TO BUSK: Some Okanagan cities restrict street performances others not so much
With summer right around the corner, buskers in the Okanagan and Kamloops are getting ready…
Parliamentary report on Emergencies Act decision is 18 months past due — and counting
OTTAWA – For a committee struck to review an emergency, the approach to reporting back…
Recycle old tires at collection events around Kamloops, Okanagan
A non-profit is hosting old tire collection events around Kamloops, Okanagan ahead of wildfire season.…
Princess Anne takes part in keys-to-the-ship ceremony for Arctic navy vessel in B.C.
VANCOUVER – The first Arctic patrol vessel for Canada's Pacific fleet has officially been commissioned…
Uber hits back against decision requiring it to offer wheelchair accessible options
Uber Canada, facing multiple legal threats from around the province, is fighting back in the…
To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji
FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan (AP) — The town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Known for…
Okanagan First Nations team up with American agencies to restore grizzly bear population
The Okanagan Nation Alliance is working with American agencies to bring back grizzly bears, ki?lawna?…
Free bird watching tour at TRU later this month
The public is invited to gain some expert knowledge on a free bird watching tour…
Pig Out Festival returns to Oliver today
The Pig Out Festival is back in South Okanagan today. This food and wine festival…
Red dresses to make fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women
Models in uniquely designed red dresses are taking to the runway in British Columbia this…
Claims of Surrey RCMP harassment fell into ‘jurisdictional void’: B.C. court papers
VANCOUVER – Lawyers for the Surrey Police Union say officers were subjected to harassment and…
Mental health crisis response teams showing success in Penticton
Penticton recently introduced a program that pairs police officers with mental health experts, and the…
From frost to drought: Strong start to Okanagan asparagus season despite challenges
It’s finally asparagus season at a North Okanagan farm after cooler spring weather pushed back…
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, debris of Halley’s comet, peaks this weekend. Here’s how to see it
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, remnants of Halley's comet, peaks this weekend.…
Three Indian nationals charged with killing B.C. Sikh activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar
SURREY, B.C. – Three Indian nationals have been charged with the murder of B.C. Sikh…
Fisheries Department warns boaters against disturbing orphan B.C. killer whale calf
ZEBALLOS, B.C. – The Fisheries Department says its monitoring and patrolling ocean waters off northwest…
Kamloops, Kelowna focus of pilot program for wildfire, flooding evacuees
A new program to help wildfire evacuees find hotel rooms in B.C. is starting out…
More than half of Canadians say freedom of speech is under threat: poll
OTTAWA – A new poll suggests a majority of Canadians feel their right to freedom…
The Latest | Israel’s planned invasion of Rafah risks killing hundreds of thousands, UN says
The United Nations humanitarian aid agency says hundreds of thousands of people would be “at…
More real estate listings and lower prices in Kamloops, Okanagan
A recent real estate report has good news for home buyers in the southern Interior.…
UPDATE: BC library co-op seals leak after hacker obtained data, demanded ransom
VICTORIA – A hacker demanded ransom money after obtaining data from a server used by…
Princess Anne to take part in B.C. ceremony bringing new ship into Pacific fleet
The first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel for Canada's Pacific fleet will officially be commissioned…