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Hobbyists not happy with spring closure of Kamloops gold panning hot spot
Tranquille River near Kamloops is famous for its gold panning activity, but for the second…
Shuswap MLA denies promoting Trump and western separatism
A Shuswap Conservative MLA accused of promoting western separatism and engaging in pro-Trump messaging on…
E-scooters allowed in Kamloops, but don’t expect rentals just yet
Electric scooters are finally allowed in Kamloops, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be taking the…
iN PHOTOS: Animal moms and spring babies in Kamloops, Okanagan
Spring has sprung in Kamloops and the Okanagan, and local farms and ranches are welcoming…
This is not Thompson Rivers University’s next president
Do you see it? You may think it’s the new president of Thompson Rivers University.…
Salmon Arm father accused of kidnapping own child re-arrested
A Salmon Arm father who was the subject of an Amber Alert last month has…
Kelowna attempted bridge bomber charged
A man has been charged with numerous crimes after blocking the William R. Bennett Bridge…
Arrests made during Kelowna rail trail homeless encampment ‘spring cleanup’
A woman was reportedly eating her breakfast when officers cut her tent open on the…
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops man captures beauty of night sky in the wilderness
Kamloops photographer Dennis Kitto is up at all hours of the night alone in the…
THOMPSON: Reflections on friendship with the start of the new year
OPINION The recent passing of one year into the next is a natural time to…
Problem Trees and Healthy Evergreens: Why Winter is The Best Time to Call Pine Valley Tree Services
Business Spotlight
Did you know that well-pruned evergreens are far more resilient to our harsh winters? Or…
Court orders more parenting time for Kamloops sperm donor
A Kamloops man who agreed to let a couple use his sperm to have a…
iN PHOTOS: North Okanagan painter uses his art to raise money for charity
A self-taught artist based in Coldstream is painting vibrant works of work while raising money…
TRENDING NOW: Baby giggles are the best
There's just something joyful about a baby's laugh, and contagious. This dad couldn't cope when…
BC’s new clean-energy czar is a climate ‘wild card’
Adrian Dix is B.C.’s new climate and clean energy czar, but it’s not clear whether…
Veteran South Okanagan MP looking forward to retirement after 10 years in Ottawa
Riding his beloved bicycle, spending more time with his grandchildren and “playing bad fiddle” are…
Buddhist monastery along Kettle River in Boundary Country listed for $3M
A Buddhist monastery along the Kettle River in the Boundary region has hit the real…
BC anti-vax nurses lose fight against union
Dozens of anti-vaxer BC nurses, who were fired for not getting vaccinated, have lost an…
TRENDING NOW: Pregnant woman’s flawless ‘belly dance’
Apparently in this family it takes a lot to get a laugh out of mom.…
Teck Coal loses appeal of $140,000 fine for ‘catastrophic’ failure
A BC mining company has lost an appeal to overturn a $140,000 fine it received…
BC nurse swiped opioids and worked while high: regulator
A BC nurse who swiped opioids and worked while high has had conditions placed on…
Confirmed cases of avian flu in Shuswap waterfowl discovered by a dog
Avian influenza was detected in waterfowl at Shuswap Lake and Mara Lake recently, in large…
Historic Kamloops steam train may soon huff and puff to Vernon
Big plans are underway for the iconic Spirit of Kamloops steam locomotive #2141 that has…
TRENDING NOW: Forget the ‘zoomies’ this doggo has the ‘jumpies’
Most dogs get the zoomies, but this dog got the jumpies. He should really enter…