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Canada exits the FIFA U-17 World Cup after painful penalty shootout loss to Ireland
DOHA — Canada exited the FIFA U-17 World Cup in painful fashion Friday, losing a…
‘Backdoor dealing’: B.C. farmer decries omission of private owners from Cowichan case
RICHMOND — The co-owner of an eight-hectare farm on the Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title lands…
Former Kamloops CAO awarded $412,000 severance
He signed the deal five months ago, blaming the mayor for his departure.
Vancouver Canucks place goalie Thatcher Demko on IR with lower-body injury
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have placed goalie Thatcher Demko on injured reserve. General manager…
City swaps land with developer to preserve Kelowna Springs Golf Course
“This agreement secures Kelowna Springs Golf Course’s future as a distinctive nine-hole course with full-length holes, while preserving natural areas for the community.”
THOMPSON: Costco is like Disney World for adults
"Adults rolling an empty shopping cart down the first aisle is a little like kids passing through the ticket entrance booth at Disney World…so many things to do…so little time."
iN NUMBERS: Which city in the Okanagan and Kamloops has the worst drivers?
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Here are some numbers to help you shame drivers in other cities, or your own city, up to you.
Poll shows more young women want to leave U.S. — their top destination is Canada
WASHINGTON — A record number of younger American women now say they want to leave…
B.C. police watchdog finds no officer offence after 2022 crash that injured four
SURREY — The Independent Investigations Office of BC says there are no grounds to find…
B.C. invests $241 million in trades training to boost labour for major projects
ESQUIMALT — British Columbia’s government is investing $241 million over the next three years to…
Man who poured beer on Kamloops mayor not facing charges
Police said Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson and the suspect came to "a peaceful conclusion."
Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau looking for new club after leaving Portland
PORTLAND — The Portland Timbers made it official Friday, confirming Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau will…
Western Canada Theatre Turns 50 with a Dazzling New Production of a Classic
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Kamloops’ very own theatre company has been the hub of the local art and culture…
Oil and gas producers applaud Ottawa’s latest major projects list
OTTAWA — The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers is praising Ottawa’s latest list of major…
Squamish, B.C., sees close to 100 millimetres of precipitation as warning ends
VANCOUVER — The rainfall warning for parts of Metro Vancouver and the Howe Sound region…
Columbia hosts Richmond following Doogan’s 25-point performance
Richmond Spiders (2-1) at Columbia Lions (2-0) New York; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE:…
In the news today: New major projects list has some Indigenous buy-in
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Major League Soccer flipping calendar, with season to run July through May
Major League Soccer is changing its schedule to start in summer and end in spring,…
Ahmed sent off, Canada holds on for scoreless draw with Ecuador in soccer friendly
TORONTO — A scoreless draw isn’t usually cause for celebration. But when you go down…
Lions’ Rourke named CFL’s top player, Canadian as West Division sweeps league awards
WINNIPEG — Nathan Rourke and the West Division stole the show at the CFL awards…
NHRA great John Force formally retires 17 months after traumatic brain injury
YORBA LINDA, Calif. (AP) — John Force, a 16-time Funny Car champion and the face…
B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke named CFL’s outstanding player
WINNIPEG — Nathan Rourke of the B.C. Lions is the CFL’s outstanding player. Rourke received…
Alberta’s Smith supportive of new major projects, says pipeline negotiation ongoing
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she’s on board with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s…
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner says stigmatizing drug use is a violation
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s rights watchdog has criticized the province for stigmatizing people who use…