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TRENDING NOW: This bird is a sore winner
Bring out a chess board next.
TRENDING NOW: Elephant thinks it’s a comedian
No one tell this elephant about whoopie cushions.
Arachnid super-web reveals the surprising ‘constant party’ life of cohabiting spiders
“The fact that there was this massive colony of spiders living in a place that nobody had really noticed before — I find extremely exciting.”
Heady odors and sensory overload as 5,200 cheeses compete for the World Cheese Awards
“I would grab them and sit down with them and take them on that journey through cheese.”
A shaky coalition and ‘near-death’ election put Eby under scrutiny at NDP convention
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby received approval from more than 93 per cent…
Influencers have more reach on 5 major platforms than news media, politicians: report
"We can say that Canadians online are more likely to see a political opinion from a political influencer than from a politician, for example."
9 pitch-perfect holiday gifts for the music lovers in your life
The best presents are a bit more creative than that. Don't know where to begin? We've got your back.
With one touch, they vanish. Meet the delicate, icy wonders called frost flowers
"So it’s this very ephemeral, but highly variable beauty, and it’s that combination that makes me so fascinated by them.”
Yes, you do need to clean your water bottle. Here’s why and how
“It seems like something mundane, but it is extremely important.”
Lifelong drugs for autoimmune diseases don’t work well. Now scientists are trying something new
“We’re entering a new era.”
Bif Naked stares down her darkest experiences in uplifting new documentary
TORONTO — Bif Naked wasn’t exactly yearning to revisit her life’s darkest moments for a…
Fruitful advice for getting the most from a refrigerator and making groceries last longer
Refrigerated items are still able to develop mold and dangerous microorganisms like listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli, so consumers must stay alert and take necessary precautions.”
This gift guide for movie lovers ranges from candles and pj’s to books for babies and adults
Here are a few of our other favorite finds this holiday season for all kinds of movie fans.
Calisthenics are making a comeback. Is body weight enough to get a good workout?
“This is what you can do at home or in your office.”
Transform fallen leaves into valuable leaf mold for your garden this fall
In spring, it should resemble humus, the dark, crumbly, nutrient-rich organic matter that serves as a protective layer on the forest floor.
iN PHOTOS: The courtship behaviour of bighorn rams in Okanagan, Kamloops
After the ram secures a harem he can be seen following close behind the females.
‘Backdoor dealing’: B.C. farmer decries omission of private owners from Cowichan case
RICHMOND — The co-owner of an eight-hectare farm on the Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title lands…
Former Kamloops CAO awarded $412,000 severance
He signed the deal five months ago, blaming the mayor for his departure.
City swaps land with developer to preserve Kelowna Springs Golf Course
“This agreement secures Kelowna Springs Golf Course’s future as a distinctive nine-hole course with full-length holes, while preserving natural areas for the community.”
THOMPSON: Costco is like Disney World for adults
"Adults rolling an empty shopping cart down the first aisle is a little like kids passing through the ticket entrance booth at Disney World…so many things to do…so little time."
iN NUMBERS: Which city in the Okanagan and Kamloops has the worst drivers?
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Here are some numbers to help you shame drivers in other cities, or your own city, up to you.
Poll shows more young women want to leave U.S. — their top destination is Canada
WASHINGTON — A record number of younger American women now say they want to leave…
Man who poured beer on Kamloops mayor not facing charges
Police said Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson and the suspect came to "a peaceful conclusion."
“So irresponsible”: Unwanted chickens dumped in forests in Okanagan, Kamloops
“Fall is a common time to see birds dumped because people don’t want to winter them or they’re old and not laying as many eggs."