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Carney vows budget will spur ‘unprecedented’ investment, but warns of ‘sacrifices’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney promised the nation Wednesday evening the fall budget will…
Officials warn against misinformation as B.C. rolls out influenza, COVID-19 vaccines
British Columbia’s health minister says she is concerned about a “growing amount of misinformation and…
Kamloops liquor store fined after selling six-pack to teen in sting operation
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The store tried to argue it had policies in place to stop it happening.
Regional district warns of AI misinformation after North Thompson dam scare
"You can tell it was AI-generated. Like, there was water coming out of the dam higher than the level of the lake. It just didn't make sense, but, a year from now, are we going to be able to differentiate?"
Get bad advice from the Canada Revenue Agency? You’re out of luck, taxpayer
OTTAWA — Canadians who file their personal income taxes incorrectly after getting bad advice from…
Awesome Halloween decorations lit up in Vernon
The fun festive decorations can be enjoyed by the whole community.
iN PHOTOS: Spectacular roundup of October celestial events in Kamloops, Okanagan
Two rare comets came into view through binoculars and backyard telescopes.
iN NUMBERS: BC NDP in strong position a year after election
Pollster Abacus asked folks how they’re feeling about the government these days and put their answers out on Oct. 20.
Lawyer says B.C. RCMP officer believed group chats were condoned
The lawyer for a British Columbia RCMP officer facing possible dismissal over derogatory comments in…
Wildfire workers join B.C. public service job action amid mediated talks
BURNABY — British Columbia’s public service workers’ union is expanding its job action even as…
TRENDING NOW: Hamster has a hankering for carrots
Get ready for cuteness overload.
B.C. gang leader pleads guilty to conspiracy to murder Bacon brothers
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia gang leader has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to murder three…
Kamloops MLAs say Interior Health cancelled deal with OB/GYNs after election
"They thought they had a deal with this government just before the last election and like every other election promise this government did, it disappeared."
Interior Health working on virtual care pilot to reduce ER closures
“Virtual support has proven its value across many areas of health care, and integrating it with local emergency teams will give people in these four communities stronger, more connected care.”
Homeless camps in forest near Kamloops spur frustration with provincial inaction
"This is clearly a provincial issue. Clearly it's not getting enough attention, and clearly we don't have enough resource officers to address this."