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‘Perfect is good enough’: Husband and wife sculptors reflect on 54 years of work
COCHRANE, Alta. – It's been a relationship forged in bronze. Don Begg and his wife…
A rare orchid survives on a few tracts of prairie. Researchers want to learn its secrets
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — On a remote tallgrass prairie in North Dakota, a secretive orchid…
‘We know how to do this better’: How Vernon pedestrians could be safer
This was one of Lynza Henke’s favourite times of year. She made fudge to sell…
How much Kamloops taxpayers will actually pay for the $275M loans
Kamloops homeowners have heard the 'Build Kamloops' loans will cost them $25 more in taxes…
Measures to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska can appear on November ballot
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A group seeking to legalize marijuana for medical use in Nebraska…
TRENDING NOW: The big dog teaching the little dog
This little pooch is taking singing lessons from the big dog in the house. Or…
‘We were expendable’: Downwinders from world’s 1st atomic test are on a mission to tell their story
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — It was the summer of 1945 when the United States…
This bird species was extinct in Europe. Now it’s back, and humans must help it migrate for winter
PATERZELL, Germany (AP) — How do you teach a bird how, and where, to fly?…
An Israeli boy who broke an ancient jar learns how the museum is piecing it back together
HAIFA, Israel (AP) — As her 4-year-old son perused the Israeli museum’s ancient artifacts, Anna…
Neighbour held in disappearance of couple from California nudist resort. Both believed to be dead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police used a tanklike vehicle with a battering ram to smash…
Runners are used to toughing it out. A warming climate can make that deadly
Carolyn Baker, clad in a neon pink top and matching sunglasses, smiled as she ran…
Arizona office worker found dead in a cubicle 4 days after last scanning in
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Four days after last scanning in for work, a 60-year-old office…
‘Makes absolutely no sense’: Summerland council angered by provincial approval of controversial gravel pit
The anger among community and business leaders in Summerland is palpable after the provincial government…
Vernon’s revamped peanut pool is ‘awesome’ and should stay open
As Vernon's popular peanut pool gets ready to close for the season, parents, and especially…
Cash-strapped parents seek back-to-school deals as years of inflation take a toll
TORONTO – When August rolled around, April Hicke realized the $100 she typically gives her…
TRENDING NOW: This cat can be comfortable anywhere
This funky feline knows exactly how to be comfortable. In fact, he simply slides into…
Israel-Hamas war latest: The Israeli military strikes Jenin on Day 3 of its West Bank raid
The Israeli military struck the West Bank city of Jenin on Friday, the third day…
Health Canada says expired COVID tests in BC are still good
COVID-19 rapid antigen tests that expired this spring can still be used to accurately detect…
Four-year sentence for B.C. woman who posed as a care aide to defraud seniors
SURREY, B.C. – Police say a British Columbia woman who posed as a care aide…
NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed when bicycles hit by car on eve of sister’s wedding
NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother were killed on the eve of their…
‘Devastating loss’: Hockey world mourns deaths of Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau
Calgary Flames fans joined in an outpouring of love and sorrow for the family of…
Former B.C. Liberal minister says he may vote NDP, as Eby woos disaffected centrists
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s middle-of-the-road voters have been left with a stark choice in the…
JONESIE: The homeless political centre in BC
OPINION Of course it was Kevin Falcon. Something about that weaselly face and arrogant demeanour……
Protect your PIN: Fraudsters ripoff Kamloops shoppers
“Please always remember that not everyone behind you is trustworthy, even if they may look…