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Stranger rescues severely allergic woman after wasp attack in Kamloops
“I panicked and thoughts flashed through my mind like how far I am from the hospital, how long will it take for an ambulance to get here and if I’m going to die."
City won’t release former Kamloops CAO’s severance agreement
He clearly blamed the mayor for his departure, but it's not clear what David Trawin and city hall agreed to before the announcement.
Métis leaders strike note of optimism after meeting with Carney on major projects
OTTAWA — Métis leaders left a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday saying…
B.C. debt grows 50 per cent in two years to $134B despite lower-than-expected deficit
British Columbia is weighed down by rapidly growing debt despite a lower-than-forecasted deficit for 2024,…
Murderer who reportedly kissed prison manager allowed to return to minimum security
The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered a man convicted of first-degree murder to be moved…
TRENDING NOW: Doggo’s creative bed ban workaround
After being banned from his human's bed this pup devised a workaround.
Toronto FC adds to its attack, acquiring Djordje Mihailovic as a designated player
TORONTO — Toronto FC has acquired Djordje Mihailovic from the Colorado Rapids in a cash…
$5,000 worth of putters stolen from Vernon golf shop
Investigators have CCTV footage of the two suspects.
Canada Super 60 cricket league set to debut in October at B.C. Place Stadium
VANCOUVER — The Canada Super 60 cricket league will debut Oct. 8 to 13 at…
Carney says he’s focused on building up Canada as Trump’s global trade war escalates
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Canadians are focused on building up their…
B.C. restaurant owned by Bollywood star Kapil Sharma shot at a second time in a month
SURREY — Police say a restaurant in British Columbia linked to a prominent Indian comedian…
‘Crime of opportunity’: Spike in bicycle thefts in Kelowna this summer
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“Thieves are often looking for quick access and minimal resistance."
Toronto film festival’s TV lineup adds Jude Law, Ethan Hawke, Toni Collette shows
TORONTO — Big-screen heavyweights are all over the small-screen lineup at the Toronto International Film…
Drew Stuve looks to impress in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship main event
A goalie growing up, Alberta’s Drew (Wild Boy) Stuve avoided hockey fights. But he welcomes…
iN PHOTOS: Teddy bear picnics in Okanagan, Kamloops
Most of our province is considered bear country.
Family ‘heartbroken’ after B.C. mother and baby killed by falling tree
COMOX — The family of a young mother and her five-month-old son killed by a…
Canada coach makes three changes for final tune-up game ahead of Rugby World Cup
Canada coach Kevin Rouet has made three changes to his lineup for Saturday’s test match…
Indian authorities in Kashmir ban books by eminent writers and scholars
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Indian authorities have banned 25 books in Kashmir that they say…
Canadian teen Mboko reaches Montreal final, beating Rybakina in 3rd-set tiebreaker
MONTREAL (AP) — Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko rallied to reach the National Bank Open final,…
Canadian teen Mboko reaches Montreal final, beating Rybakina in 3rd-set tiebreaker
MONTREAL (AP) — Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko rallied to reach the National Bank Open final,…
Canadian sensation Mboko reaches National Bank Open final with epic comeback win
MONTREAL — A saved match point. Two breaks while her opponent served for the win.…
Manitoba Métis Federation turns down Carney’s invitation to talk major projects
OTTAWA — The Manitoba Métis Federation is turning down Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invitation to…
Rain gives reprieve in B.C. fire fight before challenging days ahead: fire service
Light rain and higher humidity have briefly tempered wildfire activity in British Columbia, with some…
Lack of campfire ban surprises campers in Okanagan, Kamloops
"People are shocked when I ask if they want firewood."