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Fisheries officials monitoring orphaned orca calf in lagoon off Vancouver Island
ZEBALLOS, B.C. – Efforts to coax an orphaned whale calf out of a lagoon off…
Some Okanagan restaurants having tough time repaying CEBA loans
With CEBA repayments due, Okanagan businesses could be worse off than other areas of British…
Animal chaplains offer spiritual care for every species
(RNS) — Sarah Bowen says she’s been doing the work of an animal chaplain since…
A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo’s David raises questions about freedom of expression
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since…
From berries to sage, Anona Kampe teaches syilx Okanagan plant knowledge
Only take what you need, and use what you take. And whatever you don’t use,…
Neighbours report arson at a home in Kamloops last night
Neighbours report two men set a house in Kamloops ablaze last night. Two men reportedly…
Construction of Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail underway ahead of public hearing
Progress on the bike trail from Sicamous to Armstrong is underway as the 2024 construction…
Financial mythbusting 101: Don’t get stuck on financial advice that doesn’t ring true
TORONTO – Finance tips and advice that worked decades ago aren't always relevant in today's…
UPDATE: Kelowna fatal shooting victim identified by family
Days after a police incident shut down Highway 97, a woman reported her brother was…
Does your dog understand when you say ‘fetch the ball’? A new study in Hungary says yes
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Many dog owners believe their pets understand and respond not only…
Is this real? AI ramps up risk of April Fools’ Day foul-ups for corporate brands
Rebranding as “Voltswagen.” Shutting down Trader Joe’s. Emailing confirmation of a $750 food delivery. The…
Former Kamloops non-profit employee claims she was sexually assaulted by her boss
A woman who once worked at a Kamloops non-profit agency aimed at supporting women claims…
iN VIDEO: How to access free 3D printing at an Okanagan library branches
From toys to sculptures and replacement car parts, the 3D printer at the downtown Kelowna…
Three youths arrested in stabbing death of teenager in Prince George, B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Mounties in Prince George say three youths were arrested after a…
B.C. First Nation, Catholic Church announce ‘Sacred Covenant’ to be signed on Easter
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Vancouver's Catholic archdiocese is marking Easter with a commitment towards reconciliation with…
Why Kelowna is writing a bylaw to control bear spray sales
Packing a can of bear spray is comforting whether a person is out in the…
Don’t let the new car smell go to your head when borrowing to buy a car
OTTAWA – The thrill of driving a new car off a dealer's lot is appealing,…
Why Okanagan businesses should hire someone on autism spectrum this summer
As the Okanagan gets ready for a busy summer, the Ready, Willing and Able program…
‘Oppenheimer’ finally premieres in Japan to mixed reactions and high emotions
TOKYO (AP) — “Oppenheimer” finally premiered Friday in the nation where two cities were obliterated…
Town hall with B.C. Premier for residents of Vernon-Monashee and Boundary-Similkameen
Residents of Vernon-Monashee and Boundary-Similkameen get their chance to ask Premier David Eby anything. There…
City’s top employee unanimously reinstated by Kamloops councillors
Kamloops city council promptly reinstated its top employee after the mayor suspended him just two…
A Paris exhibit shows how the Olympics mirror society, from Nazi propaganda to fighting inequalities
PARIS (AP) — More than a sporting competition, the Olympics are also a powerful political…
Killer whale rescue team puts boats back in lagoon in effort to entice calf to ocean
ZEBALLOS, B.C. – A flotilla of up to 10 vessels, taking advantage of the best…
HIDDEN EXPENSES: Salmon Arm family struggles after daughter’s life-threatening diagnosis
For Jerica Armitage, a mother and hospital staffing clerk from Salmon Arm, the hidden expenses…