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Southern Interior ski hills, mountain passes getting snow, strong winds
“Anybody contemplating driving through the passes might see if they can sort of postpone that until after things settle down a bit.”
Man charged year after car crash killed a 62-year-old near Cranbrook
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Investigators forwarded the evidence from the crash to the BC Prosecution Service, and the charge was approved a year later on Feb. 11, 2026.
MLA pushing province to intervene in Lake Okanagan Resort water problems
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“After more than two years, property owners remain in a state of limbo because there is no reliable potable water service.”
Tumbler Ridge MP backs mother’s lawsuit against OpenAI, blaming it for shooting role
The member of Parliament for Tumbler Ridge, B.C., said he supports a lawsuit against artificial…
We asked for the Kamloops mayor’s emails — all we got is political theatre
While the province's information commissioner is yet to weigh in, council took the mayor to task for ignoring the requet.
Armstrong man’s $500,000 lotto win means a ‘nice’ retirement
He plans to use the money to pay off his mortgage and will give some to his kids.
RCMP launch homicide investigation after man shot in downtown Kamloops
No arrests have been made.
Gun control groups ‘disappointed’ by lack of information on Tumbler Ridge firearms
OTTAWA — Five gun control advocacy groups have told the RCMP they’re “alarmed and disappointed”…
Idlout says she felt she was ‘betraying’ her constituents by staying with NDP
OTTAWA — Nunavut MP Lori Idlout said Wednesday feedback from constituents calling on her to…
Carney inching closer to majority with NDP floor-crossing ahead of byelections
OTTAWA — Nunavut MP Lori Idlout’s decision to quit the NDP caucus to join the…
Sarcastic BC teacher who mocked students resigns after being suspended
“I’m guessing you’re not from here. If you knew how many diseases there were in Canada, would you still have come here?”
Local food show highlights Vernon’s diverse culinary scene
Food lovers will have a chance to sample a wide range of local flavours when…
West Kelowna squares invite beginner dancers to the floor
Get your dancing shoes on, West Kelowna.
National housing supply made strides in 2025 amid weak demand, condo struggles: CMHC
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Canada’s housing agency says the country made “meaningful” supply gains last year thanks to record…
Vintage fashion, records and collectibles await at Laurel Packinghouse
Vintage lovers and treasure hunters can dig into decades past at the Lucky Moon Vintage…
Pacific storm moves over B.C. in latest wintry blast, bringing snow and wind warnings
VANCOUVER — There’s another slight chance of sea-level snow in Metro Vancouver as a new…
BC PST expansion spurs calls for municipal exemptions
"Without intervention, these increased costs will be passed directly on to municipal taxpayers."
Registration of U.S. nurses in B.C. soars amid recruitment push
This summer, Alex Alvarez will pack her belongings and make the 3,500-kilometre trek with her…
TRENDING NOW: Failure by any other name is still a fail
There's one thing you can say about failure, we never get tired of watching.
Eby says he had ‘frank discussion’ with U.S. ambassador on lumber dispute, tariffs
VICTORIA — B.C. Premier David Eby says he had a “frank discussion” with U.S. Ambassador…
Conservatives seek to remove barriers to alcohol shipments across provincial borders
OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are pushing to allow Canada Post to ship alcohol between…
iN PHOTOS: South Okanagan artist living his dream creating cutlery sculptures
“I’m having so much fun and I say to anyone who has a dream to go for it.”
Vancouver moves closer to no-snow winter despite chilly blast
VANCOUVER — Vancouver has moved closer to an official snowless winter after a chilly blast…
Recall bids against Alberta premier, two caucus members fail to get enough signatures
EDMONTON — A petition looking to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith from her seat in…