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This bird species was extinct in Europe. Now it’s back, and humans must help it migrate for winter
PATERZELL, Germany (AP) — How do you teach a bird how, and where, to fly?…
An Israeli boy who broke an ancient jar learns how the museum is piecing it back together
HAIFA, Israel (AP) — As her 4-year-old son perused the Israeli museum’s ancient artifacts, Anna…
Neighbour held in disappearance of couple from California nudist resort. Both believed to be dead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police used a tanklike vehicle with a battering ram to smash…
Runners are used to toughing it out. A warming climate can make that deadly
Carolyn Baker, clad in a neon pink top and matching sunglasses, smiled as she ran…
Arizona office worker found dead in a cubicle 4 days after last scanning in
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Four days after last scanning in for work, a 60-year-old office…
‘Makes absolutely no sense’: Summerland council angered by provincial approval of controversial gravel pit
The anger among community and business leaders in Summerland is palpable after the provincial government…
Vernon’s revamped peanut pool is ‘awesome’ and should stay open
As Vernon's popular peanut pool gets ready to close for the season, parents, and especially…
Cash-strapped parents seek back-to-school deals as years of inflation take a toll
TORONTO – When August rolled around, April Hicke realized the $100 she typically gives her…
TRENDING NOW: This cat can be comfortable anywhere
This funky feline knows exactly how to be comfortable. In fact, he simply slides into…
Israel-Hamas war latest: The Israeli military strikes Jenin on Day 3 of its West Bank raid
The Israeli military struck the West Bank city of Jenin on Friday, the third day…
Health Canada says expired COVID tests in BC are still good
COVID-19 rapid antigen tests that expired this spring can still be used to accurately detect…
Four-year sentence for B.C. woman who posed as a care aide to defraud seniors
SURREY, B.C. – Police say a British Columbia woman who posed as a care aide…
NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed when bicycles hit by car on eve of sister’s wedding
NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother were killed on the eve of their…
‘Devastating loss’: Hockey world mourns deaths of Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau
Calgary Flames fans joined in an outpouring of love and sorrow for the family of…
Former B.C. Liberal minister says he may vote NDP, as Eby woos disaffected centrists
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s middle-of-the-road voters have been left with a stark choice in the…
JONESIE: The homeless political centre in BC
OPINION Of course it was Kevin Falcon. Something about that weaselly face and arrogant demeanour……
Protect your PIN: Fraudsters ripoff Kamloops shoppers
“Please always remember that not everyone behind you is trustworthy, even if they may look…
BoC expected to cut key interest rate, despite stronger-than-anticipated growth in Q2
OTTAWA – Economists say the Bank of Canada is still on track to cut interest…
BC United rebrand went ‘spectacularly,’ said Kevin Falcon. Yes, this was sarcasm
VICTORIA – BC United Leader Kevin Falcon couldn't resist sarcasm when asked on Tuesday how…
Impound fees for dangerous drivers going up in BC
It’s going to cost you more if you’re caught driving dangerously in BC. As of…
ACTION! How Kamloops gets itself onto the big screen
Terri Hadwin has been the film commissioner for the Thompson-Nicola Regional District for just over…
Break out the marshmallows, campers, it’s a rare long weekend without a fire ban
Campfire bans have been lifted just in time in the Thompson-Okanagan area for the labour…
Ohio regulators: Marijuana sellers can’t give out food from ice cream truck
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Handing out food and drinks from an ice cream truck is…
iN VIDEO: Newborn rattlesnakes at a Colorado ‘mega den’ are making their live debut
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A “mega den” of hundreds of rattlesnakes in Colorado is getting…