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Kilograms of drugs seized by RCMP in Kelowna raid
RCMP don't say if any arrests were made.
BC’s drug response isn’t following the evidence: former chief coroner
“The only people, frankly, benefiting from the current model are organized crime and some of these private residential treatment centres who are charging exorbitant amounts to families who are desperate to help their loved ones become well, without any evidence that those are effective."
Can apes play pretend? Scientists use an imaginary tea party to find out
NEW YORK (AP) — By age 2, most kids know how to play pretend. They…
Former Conservative leader John Rustad might be running for his old job: report
VICTORIA — Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad says he will “make himself available” to…
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan and Kamloops
Start your February right with these events happening in Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton and Kamloops. KELOWNA…
Shuswap dentist who belittled his family, harassed his wife, fined $100,000 in bitter divorce case
The Justice said the dentist engaged in a "relentless and multi-pronged attack” on his wife and took it to social media.
What’s a ‘thumper’? B.C. RCMP describe devices in an unneighbourly noise dispute
When two RCMP officers responded to a call about screams coming from a Burnaby, B.C.,…
TRENDING NOW: Pepsi’s attempt to restart the Cola Wars
The blind taste test is back, at least in the form of a Super Bowl commercial.
Balmy winter continues after driest January on record for parts of Okanagan
“We'll see cooler temperatures at the higher elevations and possibility of snow this weekend at the higher elevations, but not really true winter conditions.”
Serial Kamloops sex offender denied parole
He was denied any release two years into his sentence, but he may be moved to a minimum security prison.
Media harder to identify, RCMP officer tells hearing over photojournalist’s lawsuit
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VANCOUVER — The RCMP officer in charge of enforcing a court injunction in a British…
Real estate sales slump in Okanagan and Kamloops
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Only one housing type in one region saw an uptick in sales in January.
RCMP seize guns, ammo and drugs during raid in Kamloops
RCMP said its “targeted” investigation began following a traffic stop almost a month ago.
Alberta hockey team to play benefit game after 3 members die in crash
STAVELY — An Alberta junior hockey team is set to take the ice this weekend…
Another BC nurse suspended for snooping medical records
The regulator said the nurse accessed the records on a "non-random" basis.
Media exclusion zone during 2023 Vancouver decampment ‘unlawful,’ report finds
VANCOUVER — Police and the City of Vancouver took “unlawful” actions when restricting media access…
Kelowna Spring Home Show returns to Prospera Place this weekend
Homeowners looking to renovate their space are invited to explore the latest in home improvement…
10 candidates in B.C. Conservative leadership race as Banman and Kooner join field
VICTORIA — B.C. Conservative MLAs Bruce Banman and Steve Kooner are joining the contest to…
Central Okanagan scaling up what you can recycle
“By expanding curbside recycling to include flexible plastics and non-deposit glass bottles and jars, we’re making it more convenient for Central Okanagan residents to recycle these materials and keep them out of landfills and nature.”
She went missing in Canada in 1985. She may have been a Florida serial murder victim
It was in January of 1985 when the mixed skeletal remains of two people were…
Parents of B.C.’s Piper James grieve on Australian beach where she died
BRISBANE — The parents of Canadian teenager Piper James have walked in the surf and…
Kamloops mayor’s complaint backfires, sheds light on his repeated bullying
The mayor tried and failed to prove a rival councillor a liar.
Harper calls for national unity, independence at portrait unveiling
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s official portrait was unveiled in Ottawa Tuesday, ahead…
‘Corrosive’ immigration loopholes need to be shut down, Eby tells Ottawa
Federal lawmakers must close “corrosive” loopholes hampering the crackdown on extortion-related shootings in British Columbia,…