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Guns and ammo seized in police raid at home in Lake Country
No arrests were made during the police operation.
B.C. law coming to mandate dashboard cameras for commercial vehicles
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VICTORIA — A private-members bill to mandate dash cameras on all commercial vehicles travelling B.C.…
Former pastor convicted of exposing genitals in West Kelowna grocery store
The 61-year-old was once acquitted for having sexual relationships with members of his congregation.
Jogger hurt in bear attack after running into cubs and sow in Squamish, B.C.
SQUAMISH — A man has been injured in a black bear attack in Squamish, B.C.,…
Zero water required for garden bursting with blooms in Kamloops
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“It isn’t xeriscaping designed to use less water, rather a living system that just happens to use less water.”
Highest proportion of people since 2017 say Canada is on the right track: poll
OTTAWA — The number of Canadians who believe the country is heading in the right…
TRENDING NOW: New TV fail
Don't you just hate when this happens?
Eby questions western Canadian premiers meeting agenda amid Alberta separation talk
KANANASKIS — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he’s wondering why western Canadian premiers are…
iN NUMBERS: Death outpaces birth in Kamloops, Okanagan
Last year was the first time in Canada’s history that the population shrank, and B.C. has the lowest fertility rate in the country.
Ex-husband pleads not guilty in 2024 killing of Tatjana Stefanski in rural B.C.
KAMLOOPS — The ex-husband of Tatjana Stefanski, whose body was found in rural B.C. two…
First Nations decry denialism on anniversary of suspected graves found at B.C. site
KAMLOOPS — Almost five years ago, the monument in front of the former Kamloops Indian…
Penticton councillor takes stand in second historic sex crimes trial
James Miller did admit to kissing one of the boys and to hosting them for sleepovers, but he said they were under innocent circumstances.
Majority of MPs vote down Conservative motion calling for private property protection
OTTAWA — A majority of the House of Commons voted against a non-binding motion on…
Carney points to Brexit, warns Alberta separation push could be ‘dangerous bluff’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday the Alberta referendum on separation could be…
Sword fights and turkey legs: Okanagan’s first renaissance fair this weekend
“I'm really excited to see everybody's costumes.”
Ottawa launches national aerial firefighting fleet for 2026 wildfire season
OTTAWA — The federal government has set up Canada’s first-ever reserve of firefighting aircraft to…
THOMPSON: Hurricane season not the time to visit Florida
"A week in 98-degree F with 98 percent humidity will make you wish you were knee-deep in snow. Better yet, go after President Trump leaves office…and you’ll have a better political climate, as well."
iN PHOTOS: Gardeners create beautiful backyard oases in Kamloops, Okanagan
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The stunning spaces beautify our neighbourhoods and are a testament to hardworking gardeners and landscapers.
Kitchener Rangers’ Sam O’Reilly embracing winding road back to Memorial Cup
KELOWNA — Sam O’Reilly has become one of the more accomplished players in recent Canadian…
Kelowna has most active NHL alumni of 2026 Memorial Cup contenders
The Memorial Cup will be a staging ground for up-and-coming pros, with 32 NHL draft picks in the tournament.
Cocktail of pills, caffeine and fire retardant put B.C. chinook salmon at risk: study
British Columbia researchers found more than 200 contaminants in water and chinook salmon tissue samples…
TRENDING NOW: Doggo discovers his inner musician
All it took was some cool technology to help this dog discover his inner musician.
Okanagan’s annual bat count calling on citizen scientists for help
The counts are done at maternity roosts around the valley. Last summer volunteers counted 1,089 bats at 339 roost sites around B.C.
From ribs to brisket and beyond, American barbecue is a delicious part of US tradition
Warning: Reading this could make you hungry. That’s because we’re talking about barbecue — the…