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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…
TRENDING NOW: Behold the wasp assassin
This is how one beekeeper protects his precious hives. He's become incredibly adept at killing…
Okanagan candidates try to navigate election campaign after BC United drops out
Candidates in the Okanagan are working out how to move forward after the BC United…
Former Vernon councillor’s BC Conservative party may finally have chance at government
While most British Columbians were stunned by yesterday’s jaw-dropping announcement that BC United was pulling…
Earthquake warning system providing seconds of warning is activated in B.C.
RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA – For years, Metro Vancouver has been worrying about the threat of…
‘Blindsided’: BC United MLAs ponder a Conservative future as winnowing begins
VICTORIA – Emotions were still raw at the British Columbia Legislature on Thursday, after the…
Man pulls down pants, exposes himself to youths in Oliver
RCMP are looking for witnesses to come forward after a man exposed himself to a…
Poilievre urges Singh to end NDP deal with Liberals, force fall election
OTTAWA – As MPs prepare to return to the House of Commons next month, the…
Lululemon sees US$392.9M in net income in Q2, net revenue also up
VANCOUVER – Lululemon Athletic Inc. says its net income reached US$392.9 million in its second…
Kamloops MLA Todd Stone decided to withdraw a day before BC United
Kamloops MLA Todd Stone announced a day after his party dropped from the provincial election race…
iN PHOTOS: Underwater views in Kamloops, Okanagan areas
Some shutterbugs got creative with photography this summer, dipping phones and cameras into area lakes…
Kamloops City Hall ups security in response to heckling, threats
"THERE HAVE BEEN FRIGHTENING MOMENTS FOR ME OVER THIS TERM FOR SURE." Politicians expect criticism…
Gunman in Trump assassination attempt saw rally as ‘target of opportunity,’ FBI official says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump searched…
TRENDING NOW: Patient pooch refuses to be rude
This patient pooch wants just a little bite of his owner's dinner, but refuses to…
Kelowna contractor tried to sue customer, but missed an important part
An Okanagan contractor has failed in its bid to get an extra $1,900 out of…
Opposition Leader Falcon ends BC United election campaign, backs BC Conservatives
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s upcoming fall election has been transformed into a classic right-versus-left contest…
A ‘gut-wrenching’ snapshot of First Nations Health in BC
Editor’s note: This story contains discussion about the wide-ranging health impacts resulting from settler colonialist…
Wildfires continue to drop in B.C., last evacuation alerts lifted
VANCOUVER – There are no longer any wildfire evacuation orders or alerts in place anywhere…