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BC helicopter owner loses in court after sniffer dog damages $2.5M chopper
He described the search as “unwarranted and destructive.”
B.C. holiday travellers hindered by ferry delays and highway closures
Kevin Ilomin has travelled the Coquihalla Highway safely on countless occasions, but when his bus…
BC insurance broker fined $25,000 after taking clients’ money and issuing fraudulent documents
The clients were under the false impression that they had insurance coverage.
Three more Alberta recall petitions issued against politicians, bringing total to 26
EDMONTON — Elections Alberta issued three more recall petitions Tuesday for members of the provincial…
Purple haze in the sky over Delta, B.C., sets off awe, curiosity and questions
On the darkest nights of winter when the cloud cover is just right, there’s a…
Kamloops RCMP rescue abducted woman; suspect in custody
“This was a swift response to a serious report of a person being abducted.”
Kamloops RCMP arrest three suspects following car chase
“When it was safe, contact was made with a police vehicle and the suspect vehicle which resulted in demobilizing the truck and damaging a police cruiser.”
Ontario lawyer accused of advising witness murder in Ryan Wedding case granted bail
TORONTO — An Ontario lawyer accused of advising the murder of a federal witness in…
Kekuli Cafe in Kamloops, Merritt serving free hot meals Christmas Day
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“At the end of the day, we just love to share hot plates of food and hear the stories, and sometimes that’s all you need in life."
Vernon residents remember beloved party house from years past
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Throughout the 1980s Hydro House became known as the place to be for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
B.C. Conservative leadership race will present new vision, unify members: Halford
VICTORIA — It was a surreal moment on a day full of such moments. Trevor…
B.C.’s David Eby ‘not seeking’ 2026 election, after year that tested NDP coalition
VICTORIA — It should have been a very bad day for David Eby’s government. But…
Kamloops man jailed for serving soup at city hall protest won’t face charges
"It's one of those classic civil disobedience, truth-to-power scenarios."
There’s still hope for a white Christmas in Okanagan, Kamloops
"Your best chance of snow accumulations for the Okanagan and for Kamloops is gonna be Christmas Eve morning."
‘Independent state?’ Proposed referendum question approved on Alberta separation
EDMONTON — Alberta’s election agency announced Monday it has approved a proposed referendum question on…
Carney names friend and former investment banker Mark Wiseman as next U.S. ambassador
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed a global investment banker and pension fund…
North Okanagan minor hockey ‘incident’ under investigation after rowdy game
Hockey associations are investigating the melee that closed out a U18 hockey game in Vernon.
BC Ferries cancels sailings during busy holiday break due to high winds
VICTORIA — High winds in southwestern British Columbia have forced the cancellation of multiple sailings…
American visits north up for first time in eight months as Canadians still avoid U.S.
Canadians are still holding back from travelling south of the border, as trips by Americans…
Foul play suspected after woman’s death in Merritt
Paramedics were called, but a woman in her 20s died at the scene.
Canada Post, union reach tentative agreements, with vote expected in new year
MONTREAL — Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers say they have reached…
Judge berates Kelowna realtor in bitter court battle with business partner
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A business deal for Airbnb rentals led to arrests, defamation, firings and a lengthy and very bitter court battle.
Kelowna man wins $31M Lotto Max jackpot in time for the holidays
“I was dumbfounded, there were lots of zeros.”
Kamloops still wants ‘proper’ replacement for shuttered homeless drop-in program
"The Loop was run by volunteers and had no sanction from the provincial government, but we would like to work with the provincial government and BC Housing to come up with a proper facility."