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Kamloops MLAs call out Interior Health ‘mismanagement’ as pregnancy care takes another hit
“This isn’t the first time we’ve heard these warnings, and that’s what makes it so frustrating."
Low-cost bus company pitches plan for Kamloops, Okanagan routes
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However, government regulations don't make the process look easy.
B.C. Premier Eby says lifting the tanker ban would sink billions in ‘real’ projects
SURREY — Lifting the oil tanker ban off British Columbia’s North Coast for a nonexistent…
Kelowna researchers unravel mysterious cancer fighting compound
In a lab at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, researchers have figured out how…
Thanks for your ‘patience,’ Eby says to public over B.C. workers strike
British Columbia’s premier said it’s been a frustrating time for residents as a public service…
Kamloops councillors welcome rules policing public’s bad behaviour in council, mayor opposes
"It's unfortunate, but that's the world we live in now."
‘Anything can happen’: Blue Jays fans hope for a comeback in ALCS
TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays fans are hoping for a comeback after the team had…
‘Razor’s edge of survival’: Eby calls for attention on softwood amid tariff hike
British Columbia’s softwood industry is facing an “existential threat” from increasing U.S. tariffs that needs…
B.C. Seattle Mariners fans savouring ALCS matchup with Toronto Blue Jays
VANCOUVER — Not all Canadians love the Toronto Blue Jays. A select group of baseball…
Kevin the sheep is a wee bit cranky
He definitely woke up on the wrong side of the bed.
Following healthy food guidelines in Canada comes at a high cost, study finds
MONTREAL — A recent study out of Laval University finds many foods that are high…
Province to build new plant, animal health centre in Abbotsford, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD — The British Columbia government has announced its plans to build a new plant…
iN NUMBERS: B.C. baby names over the last century
The government has extensive records on everyone, and the plus side of that is we get to see which baby names were popular in B.C. for the past 100 years or so.
Details on housing development charges expected in budget: Robertson
OTTAWA — The office of federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says the Liberal government remains…
iN PHOTOS: Sandhill cranes land in Kamloops on blustery day
“There was a strong southerly wind blowing them in the wrong direction so they couldn’t carry on with migration.”
Urban deer problems in Penticton to be addressed by new committee
The City of Penticton is forming an Urban Deer Advisory Committee to formulate potential strategies…
Anand ties India trade talks with restoring Canada’s full cohort of diplomats
OTTAWA — Canada will not consider reopening trade talks with India until New Delhi allows…
Chilliwack, B.C., Mounties cleared after woman seriously injured in 2024 arrest
SURREY — British Columbia’s police watchdog has cleared Mounties in Chilliwack, B.C., of wrongdoing after…
B.C. set to open Western Canada’s first new medical school in decades
SURREY — Applications are being accepted for those wanting to become doctors through Simon Fraser…
Canadian bantamweight Aiemann Zahabi looks to keep climbing the UFC rankings
In a sport that features multiple attacks, Aiemann Zahabi’s most potent weapon may be his…
Penticton council proceeds with first step toward tearing down Memorial Arena
Council voted unanimously to proceed to the next phase, which includes preliminary design and site analysis, after hearing from a team of experts advocating for the new facility.
Motorcycle collision deaths spike in B.C. over the summer
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"A fatal motorcycle collision is horrific. It can cause life-long emotional trauma for your loved ones, highway crews and first responders.”
West Kelowna RCMP arrest 50 people in ‘Project Deadbolt’
“This type of coordinated enforcement sends a strong message that criminal activity will not be tolerated in West Kelowna.”
Raducanu’s health issues lead to another early exit at Ningbo Open
NINGBO, China (AP) — Ailing Emma Raducanu was knocked out by local wild card Zhu…