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‘No backup plan’: Funding for HIV self-testing kits ending in March
Prossy Luzige often gets calls from people looking for HIV tests that they can do…
TRENDING NOW: Rats train for kung fu tournament
These rats are engaged in a fierce bout of play fighting, one of them might…
Kamloops hotels fared better than the Okanagan’s in 2023
Two consecutive years of high occupancy are triggering interest in building more hotels in Kamloops.…
Kamloops trauma councillor shares insights into city’s social disorder
A production company in Kamloops is continuing a collaborative approach to finding solutions for communities…
When cutting expenses isn’t enough: Experts weigh in on how to increase your income
TORONTO – As many Canadians try to squeeze every last dollar out of their budget…
Innovative bottle design saves tons of glass a year at Summerland winery
With carbon footprints and organic produce being at the forefront of most consumer’s minds, one…
Beyond the shelf: How grocers decide what gets donated and what gets dumped
TORONTO – On a cool-but-sunny February day in Toronto’s west end, a temperature-controlled truck pulls…
What to do when the ICBC say you’re at fault, but you aren’t
You've been in a car accident and you've heard about the new no-fault insurance in…
RCMP says two-vehicle crash near Burnaby, B.C. off ramp leaves 1 dead, 2 badly hurt
BURNABY, B.C. – Burnaby RCMP says one person is dead and two people are in…
THOMPSON: MAGA supporters and the alternative reality they live in
OPINION Most of us will never know what it feels like to sink hopelessly into…
B.C. Conservatives announce real estate agent as candidate for Kelowna Centre riding
The Conservative Party of BC has announced its candidate for Kelowna Centre. Kristina Loewen is…
Got back! Paul McCartney’s stolen bass is found and returned to the Beatle after more than 50 years
LONDON (AP) — Paul McCartney no longer gently weeps for his original bass guitar. A…
COSAR saves side-by-side riders from a gully near Peachland
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue saved six side-by-side riders from a gully near Peachland last…
Racism and cultural beliefs can affect organ donations in some communities: doctors
VANCOUVER – A kidney-shaped cake will likely be on the menufor Reema Garcha and her…
Economists expect inflation eased in January, but housing still ‘thorn’ in BoC’s side
OTTAWA – As the Bank of Canada waits for the right moment to start cutting…
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Importing grapes may save the Okanagan wine industry
Okanagan grape growers and winery owners – who are often the same people – are…
Hatchet man, trickster or valued peacekeeper in Kamloops? Will the real Chief Lolo please stand up
Jean Baptistes Lolo, aka St. Paul, is a mysterious character in the early history of…
Southern Israel was filled with blood and death. Brilliant red wildflowers now bloom among the ashes
REIM, Southern Israel (AP) — Each year as spring approaches, wildflowers erupt across Israel, a…
TRENDING NOW: Cat burglar in the cupboard
This sneaky cat planned an ambitious heist, but the execution was flawed. In an adorable…
Kelowna homeless non-profit bouncing back after government grant expired
A Kelowna non-profit group that works with homeless people in the community is one of…
Documentary on Penticton’s search and rescue set to begin filming
A documentary is being filmed about Penticton's Search and Rescue volunteers and will depict the…
TSB investigators deploy to freight train derailment Saturday near Field, B.C.
FIELD, B.C. – Investigators from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada were deployed Saturday to…
Grants to help with growth in Okanagan, Kamloops spent on score clock, skating rinks and signs
It’s been almost a year since the BC government handed $1 billion to municipalities to…