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Why does anger hit differently online? A UBCO researcher looked into it
The Kelowna researcher found that even online people are more restrained when speaking directly to someone, and are more likely to go all-caps and exclamation marks when posting generally.
Samantha Chang signs with AFC Toronto, the team she helped beat in the NSL final
TORONTO — Midfielder Samantha Chang, who captained the Vancouver Rise to the inaugural Northern Super…
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan and Kamloops
January is a slower month for local events, but there are still fun things to…
Kamloops and Okanagan real estate winners and losers of 2025
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Despite the figures, the Central Okanagan is the only major BC market to record a year-over-year sales increase.
In the news: Airlines overhauling routes, RCAF retention via pay hike, gear boosting
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Chrystia Freeland resigning as Toronto MP on Friday
OTTAWA — Longtime Liberal MP and former cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland, who was a driving…
No. 1 Arizona remains unbeaten with 101-76 win over Kansas State
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Brayden Burries scored 28 points, Motiejus Krivas added a career-high 25…
How Canadian agencies are embracing AI tools to defend national security
OTTAWA — The national spy watchdog is reviewing the use and governance of artificial intelligence…
No. 15 Arkansas uses balanced scoring to beat Mississippi 94-87 in SEC matchup
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Darius Acuff, Jr. had 26 points and nine assists, and No.…
ICE officer kills a Minneapolis driver in a deadly start to Trump’s latest immigration operation
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver…
TRENDING NOW: A question you shouldn’t ask your parents
You never know what they might reveal about themselves.
Lia Cho, 13, breaks own Canadian junior women’s record at figure skating nationals
GATINEAU — Lia Cho’s score was so high, it didn’t immediately register. The figure skating…
Johnston scores 24, Richmond downs Saint Bonaventure 89-80
OLEAN, N.Y. (AP) — Will Johnston scored 24 points as Richmond beat Saint Bonaventure 89-80…
Famous Summerland pug heading to ‘Super Bowl’ of dog shows
“When he’s on stage, he’s a walking ego and thinks he is the greatest guy that ever walked."
Vancouver Island logging protesters hit out at arson ‘insinuation’
VICTORIA — A group protesting old-growth logging on Vancouver Island is hitting out at an…
London Drugs shuts Downtown Eastside store, citing safety and operational conditions
VANCOUVER — Retail giant London Drugs says it is shutting down its location in Vancouver’s…
Teenager found dead after house fire in Langley, B.C.
LANGLEY — Police in Langley, B.C., say a 15-year-old has died in a house fire…
Civil case against estate of Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau is dismissed
VANCOUVER — The lawsuit brought by a British Columbia man against the estate of acclaimed…
Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival to return after deadly SUV attack, focus on healing
VANCOUVER — The chair of Filipino BC said holding a 2026 Lapu Lapu Day festival…
Lawyers seek 13 years without parole for bizarre double homicide in Kootenays
The Kootenay deaths were initially ruled accidents by police and coroners, until they heard a confession from a man in a mental health hospital.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Saskatchewan Roughriders earn top grades in CFLPA report cards
TORONTO — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, among the CFL’s top teams last season, have earned the…
Police link Kamloops homicide to gay dating apps
Kamloops RCMP also warned the public to take precautions when meeting new people through online platforms.
B.C. Mountie should be fired or ordered to quit over behaviour in group chats: lawyer
A British Columbia RCMP officer who has been found to have committed discreditable conduct over…
Yukon officials outline power concerns after cold snap tested grid capacity
Officials in charge of Yukon’s power grid say rotating blackouts are a “last resort,” and…