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TRENDING NOW: Wood egg prank sends woman into hysterics
This is the perfect harmless prank, and the best reaction anyone has ever seen. It's…
With climate change, drought are lush green lawns a thing of the past in Kamloops, Okanagan?
Drought risk, tighter water restrictions and increased wildfire risk are just a few reasons why…
‘Heartbreaking’: Kamloops residents reflect on demolition of decades-old hotel, nightclub
A building with a long and entertaining past has been demolished to make way for…
This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton
WASHINGTON (AP) — A ancient giant snake in India might have been longer than a…
Okanagan parents band together to create a homeschooling community
A group of moms in the Okanagan have started a group to help support each…
Characters enter the public domain. Winnie the Pooh becomes a killer. Where is remix culture going?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The giant stuffed bear, its face a twisted smile, lumbers across…
North Okanagan man calling for legislation reform after murder suspect release
A North Okanagan man whose partner was abducted and killed is rallying for legislation reform…
Scientists say coral reefs around the world are experiencing mass bleaching in warming oceans
Coral reefs around the world are experiencing global bleaching for the fourth time, top reef…
What’s a Barnacle? It’s yellow, sticks and screams if you try to pry it off your car
Barnacles have appeared on vehicles in Saskatchewan's capital, but they're not sticky little water-dwelling crustaceans.…
One injured in gas station fire in Kelowna
A man was injured in a gas station fire in Kelowna yesterday. Kelowna RCMP were…
Whale experts confident orca calf will survive, find family if rescue plan succeeds
ZEBALLOS, B.C. – The odds of a two-year old killer whale calf surviving in the…
iN VIDEO: New documentary reveals roots of famous Caravan Farm Theatre in Armstrong
The history and magic of the renowned Caravan Farm Theatre in Armstrong has been captured…
Tranquille developer blames province after multiple ALC denials
The province's Agricultural Land Commission has heard multiple pleas from the owner of a historic…
4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana’s high holiday
SEATTLE (AP) — Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather —…
TRENDING NOW: Dog fooled by man dressed as bush
This dog could be forgiven for thinking this guy was a bush. Most people's biggest…
Crown seeks 5 years prison for Kelowna man who distributed video of him raping young girl
It was bad enough that Benjamin Lanchick raped an unconscious 16-year-old girl who was a…
Insurance is high on frequently stolen vehicles. Here’s how to reduce your premiums
TORONTO – Looking for a break on car insurance premiums is often top of mind…
‘It’s like parenting’: The ins and outs of NHL faceoffs
Vaughan Rody has dropped a couple pucks in his day. About half a million —…
UPDATE: Wildfire north of Oliver reaches 4 hectares
BC Wildfire Service has responded to a wildfire in Dutton Creek between Oliver and Penticton.…
iN PHOTOS: Muskrats get busy as spring arrives in Kamloops, Okanagan
As soft and cuddly as they appear, not everyone thinks muskrats are adorable. As the…
Test your mettle with a hot sauce challenge in Kelowna this summer
A Kelowna based hot sauce maker is inviting people to test their spice tolerance for…
Once praised, settlement to help sickened BP oil spill workers leaves most with nearly nothing
When a deadly explosion destroyed BP’s Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico,…
‘Salmon Arm Crime Chronicles’ April’s noteworthy RCMP interactions
From cryptocurrency fraud to motorcycle mixups, the Salmon Arm RCMP had some interesting interactions in…
Kamloops home torched days after search
A Kamloops home went up in flames overnight just days after it was searched by…