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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
"Everything from signs on nearly 500 military installations in the U.S. and another 750 around the world to letterhead stationery for tens of thousands of senior officers has to change. Printers and sign painters everywhere are rejoicing. Taxpayers…not so much."
B.C. launching deer hunt near Cranbrook to control spread of wasting disease
CRANBROOK — British Columbia is introducing an expanded deer hunt in the province’s southeast in…
iN NUMBERS: The vision for the future of ski resorts in Okanagan, Kamloops
To get you hyped up for winter here are some stats on the long-term dreams for some of the most popular ski resorts in our region.
Vancouver Whitecaps success made healing from injury easier for captain Ryan Gauld
VANCOUVER — Ryan Gauld knew right away that something was wrong. The way his left…
iN PHOTOS: Adorable dogs dress for spooky season in Okanagan, Kamloops
The happy pooches add some Halloween cuteness and comedy.
One of 2 victims in Manchester synagogue attack apparently shot accidentally by police
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — One of the two Jewish men killed in a car and…
Pedestrian dead after crash with bike on Vancouver Island
COURTENAY — Police on Vancouver Island say a pedestrian died following a crash involving a…
Canada’s Stewart wins shot put gold at world para athletics championships
NEW DELHI — Greg Stewart won Canada’s first gold medal at the 2025 world para…
RCMP cleared in 2024 death of man in custody in Prince George, B.C.
SURREY — British Columbia’s independent police watchdog has cleared Mounties in Prince George of wrongdoing…
Senate curbs spending on language training, spousal travel
OTTAWA — The Senate is no longer allowing senators to be reimbursed for spouses receiving…
Okanagan Skaha school district handling big changes early in school year
“There are always challenges when educating more than 5,000 students."
Police, first responders scramble to help woman give birth on Victoria waterfront
VICTORIA — Emergency responders in Victoria, B.C., had to rush into action to support a…
Vancouver Eras Tour crowd featured on title track of Taylor Swift’s new album
TORONTO — Taylor Swift fans who attended the final show of the pop singer’s Eras…
Edmonton Oilers still the class of the Pacific Division for everyone else to chase
Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers, for all the questions swirling around them,…
‘Big dream of mine’: NHL players on Olympic bubble know early-season success is key
Robert Thomas already knew his chances were pretty much finished. Nick Suzuki held out at…
Canada’s Gabriel Diallo advances to third round at Shanghai Masters
SHANGHAI — Canada’s Gabriel Diallo defeated France’s Benjamin Bonzi 6-4, 6-4 in second-round action at…
Michelin awards two Vancouver restaurants with stars
VANCOUVER — Two Japanese restaurants in Vancouver have received Michelin stars. The culinary tastemaker has…
Montreal Roses FC, Halifax Tides FC play to 2-2 draw in Northern Super League
HALIFAX — Kang Chae-rim scored the tying goal in the 73rd minute as the Montreal…
Ryder and Walker among a 4-way tie for the lead in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Sam Ryder played bogey-free and Danny Walker finished with a pair…
Goodall’s influence spread far and wide. Those who felt it are pledging to continue her work
In her 91 years, Jane Goodall transformed science and humanity’s understanding of our closest living…
NDP House Leader Farnworth says government plans passing 18 bills during fall session
VICTORIA — British Columbia house leader Mike Farnworth said the NDP government plans to pass…
BC massage therapist fined for using phone, vaping during treatment
He had the phone in one hand while he did the massage with the other.
Orionid meteor shower in night skies over Kamloops, Okanagan
The meteors travel at 66 kilometres per second and leave long, glowing trails.
Second Summer? Warm fall days are wonderful in Kamloops, Okanagan
“As we shift into October and November, we do see some signals for warmer than normal conditions."