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Government’s use of Emergencies Act in 2022 was ‘unreasonable’: Court of Appeal
OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled it was unreasonable for the Liberal…
Temperatures heading below zero in Okanagan, Kamloops next week
"The cold coming into the Okanagan and Kamloops, it doesn't seem like a repeat of what we had in January 2024."
B.C. teen dies after falling from chairlift at Cypress Mountain ski resort
WEST VANCOUVER — An 18-year-old has died after falling from a chairlift at the Cypress…
Suspect arrested for unwanted physical contact with women in Kamloops
The suspect tried to talk to the women and then "initiated unsolicited physical contact," RCMP said.
UPDATE: Kamloops MLA enters BC Conservative leadership race
He's using the slogan, "ready to lead BC."
Global art game inspires Penticton artist to give treasures to strangers
“People ask why I’d waste so many thousands of dollars of art for nothing, but it isn’t for nothing. I’ve been able to build relationships and get other artists onboard.”
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke an 1807 law and…
Heritage minister says hockey romance ‘Heated Rivalry’ is a Cancon triumph
OTTAWA — The Canadian TV show “Heated Rivalry” is winning fans all around the world…
TRENDING NOW: People having the worst day ever
Here's a dose of schadenfreude.
No apologies as Kamloops mayor renews beef in face of continued sanctions
"It's just unbelievable. They want me to sign them and it ain't going to happen."
iN NUMBERS: How safe British Columbians are (or aren’t) feeling
The pollsters at Angus Reid checked in with a broad sample of British Columbians to ask them just how they feel about safety.
Don’t expect spike in arrests after B.C. ends drug decriminalization: police chief
The chief of Victoria’s police department supports ending drug decriminalization in British Columbia, but says…
Two arrested after Kamloops arsons
Kamloops' top cop called the arson fires reckless.
iN PHOTOS: Okanagan, Kamloops show off for Google Street View, Maps
iNwheels
To date, the cars have captured more than 10 million miles of images and some of them are bizarre.
Heavy snow in southern Ontario and Quebec shutters schools, snarls commutes
Heavy snow hammered much of southern Ontario and parts of Quebec on Thursday, shuttering schools…
Carney: Canada entering ‘new era’ in relationship with Beijing
BEIJING — Canada is entering a “new era of relations” with China and the stage…
‘Consequences of crime’: Kelowna MLAs hosting town hall to address social disorder
“Residents and business owners are telling us clearly that the current approach isn’t working, and they deserve to be heard.”
B.C. and feds sign lumber understanding with China, as province looks beyond U.S.
British Columbia’s Forests Ministry has entered into a memorandum of understanding with China on modern…
Canadian citizen has died in Iran as anti-government protests continue: Anand
TORONTO — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says a Canadian citizen has died in Iran…
Kelowna traffic control company fined $15,000 for not protecting workers
iNwheels
It was the second time the same company was fined.
Universal Ostrich Farm’s $10,000 fine for not reporting sick birds confirmed
The Tribunal ruled the farm owners' claim to be experts in ostrich health and welfare, but they let dozens of birds die without calling a vet.
B.C. to end drug decriminalization project, after ‘challenging’ three-year-experiment
British Columbia won’t be renewing its agreement with Health Canada that allowed for the decriminalization…
Almost one in three Canadians say U.S. might try to invade Canada: poll
OTTAWA — Following the recent U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, a new poll suggests almost…
TRENDING NOW: Cat loves catching snowballs
Most cats don't like water and they definitely aren't fans of snow.