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Contractor handed $150K fine after Kamloops concrete collapse
The March collapse left one electrician with minor injuries at the downtown Kamloops job site.
Proposed North Thompson copper mine aims for 2028 approval
It could be one of Canada's largest open pit mines.
iN NUMBERS: Unemployment numbers for Kamloops and Okanagan
If someone told you, “you look like you have a case of the Mondays,” today, maybe you wish you were part of these unemployment statistics.
iN VIDEO: Lively hummingbirds bicker over territory in Penticton garden
"They were making those funny little sounds and dive bombing each other."
Kelowna cops seize cash and weapons in crackdown on drug dealers
Kelowna RCMP say they targeted drug traffickers in an operation that seized guns, cash and…
1,600 patients died on Interior Health waitlists last year
In the last fiscal year, 1,600 patients died on waitlists in the Interior Health region.…
2025 Strengthfest: Kamloops mom, photographer trades camera for weights
“If you’re not lifting weights, you’re missing out on a big slice of therapy.”
Fans of chunky Kamloops marmot come up with names
Names included Porridge and Fat Albert.
iN PHOTOS: Stunning views captured by paddlers in Kamloops, Okanagan
The region is home to more than 200 lakes.
TRENDING NOW: Pet dog sports ridiculous looking mullet
If you thought having your bangs cut by your mom was bad, this dog arguably…
TRENDING NOW: Tiny dog refuses to give up
This little pup’s persistence is much bigger than his size. Like trying to open a…
TRENDING NOW: Woman speaks turkey-gobble
Of course we’ll never know what this funny woman said to a flock of turkeys…
THOMPSON: Good sportsmanship isn’t easy to learn
OPINION It’s Summer, so my grandson — like a million kids — is playing baseball…a…
iN NUMBERS: Penticton City Councillor James Miller
Penticton city councillor James Miller is still awaiting trial on historic sex crimes charges. He…
TRENDING NOW: One stubborn cat
And it's not even his!
Kelowna General Hospital pediatric unit partially reopening after weeks
Some pediatric services are coming back to Kelowna General Hospital, weeks after the unit closed.…
iN PHOTOS: Summertime animal antics in Kamloops, Okanagan
Nature is full of surprises with wild animals getting up to adorable antics, and some…
TRENDING NOW: Ain’t nobody got time for that
This one’s an old Internet classic. Sweet Brown tells a news crew the very, very…
iN DISCUSSION: Illegal cigarette seller just a ‘drug dealer’
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you’ll find reader…
Vernon chiropractor guilty of sexually assaulting patient
Vernon chiropractor Dr. Murray Kievit has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a client while…
One-time rescuer says Kamloops not doing enough to prevent river drownings
Kamloops resident Rob Griffiths sent a fiery letter to the mayor and council this week…
West Kelowna’s Westside Daze is the craze this weekend
West Kelowna’s annual Westside Daze celebration has enough activities to keep everyone busy this weekend.…
Opposition MLAs demand change after Kelowna daylight murder
A Kelowna man allegedly killed his ex-wife in broad daylight last week and politicians are…
Kelowna RCMP reach out to community in wake of high-profile murder
The Kelowna RCMP is inviting Kelowna residents to connect at an outreach event following a…