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First measles case in BC Interior confirmed in Kamloops
People who have never had measles, or weren’t vaccinated twice before and after 12 months of age, could get infected.
Events taking place across Canada Saturday to mark Indigenous Peoples Day
OTTAWA — Hundreds gathered Saturday at events across Canada to mark Indigenous Peoples Day, with…
iN PHOTOS: Five retro diners in Kamloops, Okanagan that take you back in time
At these creative eateries, customers can eat in old school booths or on retro cafe stools under posters of Marylin Monroe, Frank Sinatra and Elvis.
Possible heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail in parts of B.C.’s southern Interior
Environment Canada is warning residents of parts of British Columbia’s southern Interior of possible heavy…
Teen stabbed during fight at Coldstream grad party
The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries and the suspect drove away before police arrived.
B.C. student created wildfire map during own evacuation from Manitoba fire zone
University of British Columbia Okanagan geography student Jenna Taylor went home last month to spend…
‘Randomness and chaos’: The invisible, unpredictable forces behind fatal rockfall
Scientist Daniel Shugar says images of the aftermath of Thursday’s deadly rockslide in Banff National…
Canada Transport Minister Freeland ‘dismayed’ by BC Ferries deal with Chinese company
VICTORIA — Canada’s transport minister says she is “dismayed” BC Ferries contracted a Chinese state-owned…
Liberals, Conservatives pass major projects legislation in House of Commons
OTTAWA — Conservative members of Parliament voted with the minority Liberal government to pass its…
Kelowna won’t hear delegation asking for review religious tax exemptions
“This is just something they don't want to deal with.”
Vernon man who shot at girlfriend loses appeal
As he has more than 30 convictions, it's unclear what difference losing one would have meant.
iN VIDEO: Lightning storm electrifies sky over Kamloops
“The storm was intense."
Federal Appeal Court grants B.C. ostriches stay of cull pending appeal
A flock of nearly 400 British Columbia ostriches that gained international fame after they were…
B.C. Public Safety Minister says program funding targets repeat violent offenders
SURREY — Public Safety Minister Garry Begg says the provincial government is boosting funding for…
TRENDING NOW: Customized hand sanitizer dispenser for the win
Someone made a hilarious customization to the hand sanitizer dispenser. Without going into too much…
Kamloops air ambulance firm claims bias; sues over lost government contract
The contract generated 25% of its revenue.
Suspension for BC lawyer who punched 80-year-old in the face
Just before the punch, the lawyer was sitting on the hood of the senior's classic Corvette.
Control zones set up in Fraser Valley, B.C., after Newcastle disease detected
CHILLIWACK — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has put up controls on the movements of…
Kelowna pedestrian killed on Harvey in two-car crash
“We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the individuals who stopped to render assistance at the scene.”
Vernon woman dies in family fight; suspect arrested
“The suspect was released from police custody pending a future court date and is bound by several conditions.”
Brampton mayor ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Bishnoi gang terrorist designation
OTTAWA — Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown said Friday he’s “cautiously optimistic” about the chances of…
‘I was shocked’: Kamloops woman bitten by rattlesnake in backyard
“I felt tinging in my mouth, tongue and throat. I puffed up all the way to the armpit.”
CSIS says it took steps against dozens of employees over misconduct last year
OTTAWA — Canada’s spy service says it closed 34 misconduct cases last year and concluded…
Kamloops RCMP looking for tips after assault victim dies from his injuries
“Based on the investigation so far, it is suspected that Bradley may be the victim of an assault and could have received his injuries hours before he was located.”