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B.C. regulator fines Amazon $10,000 in ruling that limits what ‘delivery’ means
A British Columbia regulator has ordered Amazon to pay a $10,000 penalty over a failed…
Kelowna father arrested for impaired driving at Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal
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His two pre-teen boys were taken into the care of the Ministry of Children and Families.
West Kelowna RCMP make two arrests, seize drugs during raid
“The presence of fentanyl, weapons and other controlled substances poses a serious threat to public safety."
Summerland man’s booze-fuelled rampage left residents terrorized
The judge said the accused has taken major steps to address his mental health and alcohol addiction issues since these incidents took place last June and July in Summerland.
Anti-vax Kelowna woman claims business raided by Health Canada, Ivermectin seized
"They want to take away all my Ivermectin that’s curing cancer and COVID-19 injuries," she claims.
South Okanagan astronomer gets close-up photo of rare comet
"I was able to capture the head of it, it’s such a dynamic and photogenic comet.”
Who’s behind the giant digits in larch trees on a Shuswap mountain?
“This is a really cool thing to see, I’ve never seen anything like it before."
Bend a knee like Beckham: Soccer star is knighted by King Charles III
LONDON (AP) — When it came time to receive his knighthood, soccer great David Beckham…
Abduction of Kamloops teens nets offender 5 years in prison, lifetime sex offender status
"She got a taste of happiness, freedom and someone who cared, just to get it all taken away. I can see her being hurt by this and blaming herself for me being incarcerated," he said of one of the victims.
iN PHOTOS: Drivers having bad days in Okanagan, Kamloops
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Never a dull moment for drivers on roads and highways in the BC Interior.
Federal budget forecasts $78B deficit as Liberals shift spending to capital projects
OTTAWA — This year’s federal budget contains a deficit nearly twice the size forecast by…
Water tests continue after derailment, fuel spill in Kamloops Lake
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"We had a few days of water which they think dislodged a rock, which caused the derailment."
Kamloops RCMP warn public to check Halloween candy
“We are urging those that have candy collected from Halloween night, to check and re-check the candy."
Police say nothing suspicious after man dies at B.C. ostrich farm protest camp
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — RCMP say a man has died at a British Columbia…
Prescription painkillers shortage in Canada expected to continue into new year
TORONTO — Pharmacists say a shortage of medications that contain oxycodone is expected to continue…
Why drug recovery housing isn’t being built in Kamloops
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"Where we're seeing people gravitate toward is any housing that still gives them the ability to use substances to an extent, but at the same time, not lose housing."
Penticton proposes public safety bylaw targeting harassment, panhandling
The bylaw is meant to give RCMP the power to deal with things that aren’t technically a crime, but the city considers to be a public nuisance.
Second supermoon of year this week in Okanagan, Kamloops
Look for the bright Beaver Moon over Kamloops and Okanagan skies this week.
Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail clears hurdle to finish construction
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The project needed to get approval from the Agricultural Land Commission to build the last part of the trail and after a long wait construction crews can begin work.
B.C. police investigating reports of needles in Halloween candy in two cities
Police in two British Columbia cities are investigating multiple reports of sewing needles or pins…
Diane Ladd, 3-time Oscar nominee, dies at 89
OJAI, Calif. (AP) — Diane Ladd, a three-time Academy Award nominee and actor of rare…
iN PHOTOS: Bountiful grape crop bursts with colour in Okanagan, Kamloops
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The high yields and healthy, gorgeous fruit is a promising sight.
Stolen snowmobiles in Kamloops lead to smoke bombs and fentanyl
“The combination of the items seized from the recovered stolen vehicle posed a threat not only to the community but also responding officers.”
NO PARKING: How Kelowna’s planning for a future with a lot fewer cars
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“I grew up largely with a car. But there are generations under me that either the car is too expensive, or they don't want to own a car, or they can use e-bikes and scooters, or they want to use public transit. They want to live a little bit differently.”