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The Latest: Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but hurdles and uncertainty remain
Hamas said Friday that it reached an agreement to disarm, a significant move that could…
Music in the Park Returns with Free Outdoor Concerts All Summer Long
The sound of live music will once again fill Riverside Park this summer as Music…
Pear Lake wildfire prompts expanded evacuation orders around B.C.’s south Cariboo
CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The Pear Lake wildfire prompted a series of expanding evacuation orders…
Looking like a smoky BC Day long weekend for Okanagan, Kamloops
The weather is set to cool off over the next few days and there’s even a chance of some drizzling rain, but the smoke may be pretty consistent.
International unions urge Trump official to reconsider 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
OTTAWA — The heads of two major international unions are calling on U.S. President Donald…
Hamilton defence faces challenge in stopping Adams Jr. and red-hot Calgary offence
HAMILTON — Linebacker Reggie Stubblefield and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ defence again face another tough quarterback…
Ottawa adds just over $4M in funding for Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after mass shooting
OTTAWA — The federal government is providing more than $4 million in funding to support…
B.C. hiker, 81, travelling on Great Divide Trail found dead in mountains in Alberta
PINCHER CREEK — A British Columbia man who set out to hike the Great Divide…
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality warnings for Okanagan, Kamloops
The smoky conditions are happening now and are likely to be a problem over the next 24 to 48 hours.
Expect long weekend delays on Coquihalla due to construction, Trans-Canada closure
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Drivers have been warned to expect significant delays, and to make sure they have a full tank of gas and bring plenty of food and water for the journey.
Canada on track for solid economic rebound in Q2, early data suggest
OTTAWA — Early signs of an economic rebound in the second quarter should put to…
iN DISCUSSION: Is name recognition the way to choose a local candidate to vote for?
"We've been pondering how to cover this municipal election."
Music at Mackie returns to Kalamalka Lake for summer concert series
Three exciting summer performances will be happening this year at the Mackie Lake House on…
Penticton Farmer’s Market brings weekly fresh fruit and summer harvests
Fresh local fruit and vegetables are always a favourite for many of the regular shoppers…
Daughter honours famous Peachlander Eddy Haymour with Rattlesnake Island boat tours
"Maybe we can’t get dad’s island back for him but he’ll always win because the island is public land and everyone can enjoy it, just like he wanted in the first place."
AP Exclusive: Child soldiers recount horrors of Sudan’s war and presence of Colombian mercenaries
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — The teenage boy’s hands and legs were shackled to the anti-aircraft…
TRENDING NOW: How not to launch a kayak
This looks like a case of a high level of confidence meeting a low level of kayak skill.
Residents, fire crews clash as some choose to defy B.C. wildfire evacuation orders
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A man from Boston Bar, B.C., says officials are “villainizing” those who defy evacuation orders,…
RCMP building its own Kamloops detachment would be unprecedented
If construction of the new detachment is delayed too long, Kamloops could become what appears to be the first BC city to have RCMP force the build.
Angelo Isidorou is out as executive director of BC Conservatives as shakeup continues
VANCOUVER — The executive director of the BC Conservatives, who helped orchestrate the party’s climb…
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | July 31 – August 2, 2026
From winery concerts and outdoor markets to live theatre, comedy, racing and community events, there’s…
72-year-old man killed in ATV crash in Peachland
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The fatal ATV crash happened in the former Gladstone Mine area on off-road trails.
US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict
CAIRO (AP) — The United States and Iran each fired barrages of missiles Thursday, as…
Car theft victim helps officer arrest the thief in Coldstream
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“We want to thank the person who stepped in to help our officer that day."