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South Okanagan woman used earbud and pseudo-legal law in court
Someone was "coaching her" from outside the courtroom.
Bill Belichick’s 1st season at North Carolina has run into problems on and off the field
Of all the ugly moments so far — bad play, blowout losses, home fans fleeing…
Murder trial of former B.C. lawyer concludes, decision to be given in Kamloops
VANCOUVER — The first-degree murder trial of a former Kamloops, B.C., lawyer accused of killing…
Kamloops mayor undeterred by conflict of interest with developer — again
Despite his efforts to blow past it, Hamer-Jackson was given ample warning as staff reminded him an investigator concluded a similar vote last year was a clear conflict of interest.
Suspension for BC teacher who tried to give teen his phone number
She told him she was 17 and had a boyfriend.
Sun Peaks newspaper hit with $10,000 foreign worker program fine
It comes as the federal government cracks down on businesses using the temporary foreign worker program across the country.
B.C. strike escalates to include about 26,000 public service workers, professionals
Two unions representing British Columbia professionals and public service workers escalated their weeks-long job action…
iN PHOTOS: Why autumn leaves change colour in Kamloops, Okanagan
Some trees turn red or purple when sugars trapped in their leaves make new pigments.
Barenaked Ladies to rock CPKC holiday train on BC Interior stops
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"I can't imagine a better way to visit some of Canada's beautiful mountain towns than by riding the CPKC Holiday Train."
CEO of new Major Projects Office skirts MPs’ questions about tanker ban
OTTAWA — The head of Canada’s new Major Projects Office and her staff sidestepped MPs’…
Those in Canada with loved ones in Middle East hopeful about Hamas-Israel peace plan
For Raquel Ohnona Look, whose son was killed by Hamas at a music festival on…
Kelowna cops crackdown on crime in Rutland
Kelowna RCMP have been directing its attention towards Rutland, seizing drugs and making arrests. The…
B.C.’s attorney general introduces changes for credit fraud protection bill
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Attorney General says the province is working to “modernize” consumer protection…
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians making tough financial choices
Financial consulting firm MNP released the results of its quarterly survey to see how folks are feeling these days and to no great surprise a lot of people are struggling.
B.C. government says dissolving Vancouver park board will require referendum
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is moving to pass legislation to require a referendum…
‘Deeply confused’: South Okanagan senior who exposed himself struggles to understand why
"I am deeply confused about why I did it," he told the court.
Blue Jays set for border series against Mariners or Tigers in ALCS
The Toronto Blue Jays are set for a border showdown in the American League Championship…
Vehicles vandalized with swastikas in New Westminster, B.C., police say
NEW WESTMINSTER — Police in New Westminster, B.C., say they’re working to identify a suspect…
B.C. police seize $1M in assets related to alleged drug-trafficking operation
SURREY — Police in British Columbia say a six-month investigation into a suspected illicit drug…
Interior Health makes interim CEO permanent following a period of controversy
“This is a crucial opportunity for a system reset."
Influencers — not news outlets or politicians — ‘dominated’ election online: report
OTTAWA — Influencers had the “loudest voices” online in this spring’s federal election, overtaking news…
A look at the first 27 items from Hudson’s Bay to hit the auction block
Heffel Fine Art Auction House has revealed the first 27 items from Hudson’s Bay’s art…
Main road access for Bamfield, B.C., closed by Vancouver Island wildfire to reopen
PORT ALBERNI — After being closed for months, the main road to the Vancouver Island…
iN VIDEO: No plan yet to mitigate flood risk for illegal North Thompson dam
Engineers are still planning how to open it up, but footage from the site provides a view of the makeshift dam that put 14 properties on evacuation alert.