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BC teacher who got angry over offensive mom comment gets suspended
The Grade 6 teacher thought the comment was directed at her mother.
Former chief coroner describes years of calls for changes to help toxic drug crisis
VANCOUVER — The former chief coroner for British Columbia says the provincial government didn’t seem…
‘It’s a goal, it’s a dream’: Macklin Celebrini not focused on Olympic chatter
TORONTO — Macklin Celebrini walked into Canada’s locker room at the men’s world hockey championship…
‘We need B pluses’: Vancouver Canucks seek consistency to snap slump
VANCOUVER — Jake DeBrusk has been through slumps before. The Vancouver Canucks winger has weathered…
Canadians Leah John, Maude-Aimee Leblanc join Brooke Henderson on LPGA Tour in 2026
Leah John couldn’t stop calling friends and family members, screaming. The Vancouver native was working…
Former B.C. premier Clark says Conservatives cannot be ‘kooky’ if they want to govern
VICTORIA — Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark says “nobody wants to elect a government…
Air Transat pilots notch big wage gains in deal where income was biggest hurdle
MONTREAL — A tentative deal has yielded big wage gains for Air Transat pilots, the…
Bank of Canada leaves key interest rate unchanged as markets bet on extended pause
TORONTO — The Bank of Canada has halted its downward push on interest rates. The…
RIH Foundation going above and beyond to bring doctors to Kamloops
"I work with recruiters and we'll put the prospective hires up, and they'll let us know they like fishing, horseback riding or whatever their interests are."
Former official at Georgia Baptist university indicted on charges of lying about sexual assault
CLEVELAND, Ga. (AP) — A former vice president at a Baptist university in northeast Georgia…
Rutgers safety Elad named Jon Cornish Trophy finalist for third straight year
VANCOUVER — Another year, another Jon Cornish Trophy nomination for Jett Elad. The Rutgers safety…
Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup ‘Pride’ match in Seattle
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target…
Former coach happy about Whitecaps’ success but says it took time getting there
Vanni Sartini watched the Vancouver Whitecaps from afar this season as his former team made…
Former Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini named coach, GM of CPL’s Halifax Wanderers
Former Vancouver Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini is back in football, this time on the East…
Latest Summerland rockslide renews call for reliable route through Okanagan
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“I’m just frustrated with the situation. With the whole lack of concern that there’s only one way through the Okanagan and there’s repeated closures.”
Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup ‘Pride’ match in Seattle
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target…
iN NUMBERS: Kamloops beat Kelowna on 2025’s most generous cities list
Kelowna is going to have to step it up in 2026.
In the news: U.S. security strategy doesn’t meddle in Canadian politics: Hoekstra
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
iN PHOTOS: Unusual Facebook Marketplace finds in Kamloops, Okanagan
With the holiday season in full swing, it might be the perfect place to find unique gifts.
Canada’s Danielle Serdachny takes Olympic hockey hopes into her hometown
EDMONTON — Danielle Serdachny gets to wear the Maple Leaf in her hometown in hockey…
Battling Sabres refuse to lose, edge Oilers 4-3 in overtime
EDMONTON — At this point the Buffalo Sabres will take any road win, no matter…
Half of Canadians support a new pipeline between Alberta and B.C.: poll
OTTAWA — Half of Canadians are in favour of building a new bitumen pipeline between…
Sabres’ Tuch scores in overtime to spoil Oilers spirited comeback
EDMONTON — Alex Tuch scored the winner just 33 seconds into overtime as the Buffalo…
Alex Tuch’s overtime goal lifts Sabres over Oilers, snapping losing streak
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Alex Tuch scored 33 seconds into overtime and the Buffalo Sabres…