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Legislation Thompson-Okanagan MLAs introduced in 2025
These bills received a first reading, so there is still a way to go before any of them get put into law, and some of them might not go any further.
Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Here’s some alternatives to the landfill
According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year.
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan and Kamloops
Welcome to 2026! Start the new year off right with these events across Kelowna, Vernon,…
Gull-Masty reflects on first months of job Indigenous leaders were wary of her taking
"I've had the opportunity to learn more — way more — than I ever expected. I've also had to push back in my own way."
11 homicides, suspicious deaths in Kamloops, Okanagan in 2025
Kelowna had what was likely BC's most high-profile homicide, resulting in public outcry for bail reform.
Clouds in Okanagan, Kamloops may hamper view of first supermoon of 2026
The Wolf Moon, which is also a supermoon, reaches peak illumination Saturday night.
Northern lights inspire recovery in Telegraph Cove, B.C., year after devastating fire
Mary Borrowman says she’ll never forget the moment she and her husband, Jim, watched the…
TRENDING NOW: A polite and patient penguin
A real gentleman scholar.
How local WHL teams faring as Kelowna looks ahead to Memorial Cup
Halfway through the season, the Penticton Vees, the league's newest team, are currently ahead of both Kelowna and Kamloops.
Celebrini joins McDavid, MacKinnon, Crosby on Team Canada’s Olympic hockey roster
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Macklin Celebrini, the 19-year-old star for the San Jose Sharks, is…
Suspension for BC physiotherapist who had sexual relationship with client
The regulator said that he initiated the relationship.
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as he spoke before a crowd horrified many and prompted somber conversations about political violence.
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.