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Jobs, economy top voters’ priorities at the end of a turbulent 2025: Nanos poll
OTTAWA — A year-end poll from Nanos suggests Canadians will want to see action from…
BC paramedics union considers job action as talks break down
“This is not where we expected or wanted to be."
Nardwuar becomes first ‘human serviette’ appointed to Order of Canada
TORONTO — When Nardwuar rhymes off a list of fellow members of the Order of…
BC Mountie accused of dangerous driving, uttering threats, acquitted by RCMP Board
His wife turned up and found him with his mistress, and the situation spiralled from there.
iN NUMBERS: Number of wildfires in BC trending down over last three years
Here’s a quick look at this year’s wildfire season while there's still lots of time to get ready for the next one.
iN PHOTOS: Drivers making strange decisions in Kamloops, Okanagan
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These are just a few silly things spotted on the roads in the region in recent months.
Minister not promising source water protection in new First Nations clean water bill
OTTAWA — With her government under pressure to finally eliminate boil-water advisories in First Nations…
Torrential rain shuts and washes out highways in B.C.’s north coast
PRINCE RUPERT — Torrential rain of more than 200 millimetres in places along British Columbia’s…
TRENDING NOW: Donkey loves new squeaky toy
Donkey can't hide his glee.
Chilly New Year’s Eve in Okanagan, Kamloops followed by some snow
The snow in the forecast later this week is good news for area ski resorts, not so much for highway travellers.
Alert lifted, suspects still sought in Saskatchewan First Nation shooting: RCMP
BIG ISLAND LAKE CREE NATION, SASK. — A dangerous person alert for two suspects wanted…
‘Racist, sexist and Islamophobic’: BC woman awarded $30K after years in ‘poisoned’ office environment
The company argued that she participated in and thereby condoned the workplace culture.
Toronto woman, 47, dies on mountain at Banff ski resort
A 47-year-old woman from Toronto died after she fell into deep snow while skiing at…
Price of gas dips below a dollar in Salmon Arm
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The current drop in price follows changes in the global oil market, impacting drivers in Kamloops in the Okanagan as well.
Seized motorcycles believed to belong to fugitive Ryan Wedding valued at US$40M: FBI
U.S. authorities have released more details on dozens of high-end motorcycles believed to belong to…
Winter storms continue to hammer parts of Ontario, Quebec
People in parts of Ontario and Quebec were dealing with more messy weather and in…
Things to look forward to in Kamloops and the Okanagan in 2026
Here are a few things to look forward to in the Okanagan and Kamloops next year.
West Kelowna trucker jailed after kicking in front door, threatening to kill ex
He arrived at her home in a “very agitated state."
Unusual meteor shower approaching peak activity in Okanagan, Kamloops
First seen in 1825, the Quadrantids are known for bright fireball meteors.
Health minister says Canada can’t rely on U.S. health institutions anymore
OTTAWA — Canada is used to looking to the United States as a source of…
TRENDING NOW: Top viral videos of 2025
Looking for a laugh? Go no further.
9.0 quake in B.C. could kill thousands and cost $128 billion, report foresees
VICTORIA — Minutes after a massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off Vancouver Island one summer’s…
BC SPCA top rescues of 2025: Otters, kittens and a golden retriever given new lives
Stories about the resilience of animals and compassionate people in British Columbia broke hearts and renewed people’s faith in the world all year long.
Rain, snow and flood watch in B.C.’s north as weather system moves through
PRINCE RUPERT — Heavy rainfall warnings and flood watches covered much of British Columbia’s north…