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Kamloopa organizers confirm powwow returns this year
After two years of cancellations, Kamloopa Powwow organizers have announced the event is returning this…
Kamloops lawyer charged in connection to TRU lecturer’s death was his ‘trusted’ friend: family
The family of a TRU lecturer says the lawyer charged in connection to the tampering…
Rare white turkey takes up residence in Merritt
It’s not a common occurrence to see a white turkey so Merritt residents were in…
No ‘shame and guilt’ in overdose deaths, Kamloops advocates say
Troylana Manson says she was relieved this week when she learned a Kamloops homeless youth…
Kamloops artist creates beautiful sunflower stained-glass piece to support Ukraine
A Kamloops artist with more than 40 years of experience with stained glass didn’t want…
iN VIDEO: Man and dog stall Penticton trucker protest by blocking path
– This story was originally published March 23, 2022. A man and his dog were…
Nurse explains why so many orthopaedic surgeries are postponed or cancelled in Kamloops, Kelowna
Thousands of residents in Kamloops and Kelowna are waiting for postponed orthopaedic surgeries, and many…
Kamloops council to consider new cycling overpass near TRU
Thompson Rivers University students could get a safer crossing to campus for cyclists and pedestrians…
Kamloops lawyer charged in connection to death of TRU lecturer granted bail
A Kamloops lawyer charged in relation to the death of Thompson Rivers University teacher Mohd…
Invasive rats are squeaking into new areas, expanding in B.C.
Rats moved into the Okanagan Valley roughly a decade ago and, left unchecked, their populations…
Kamloops mom marks 16th anniversary of daughter lost to human trafficking
Glendene Grant of Kamloops last spoke to her daughter Jessie Foster 16 years ago on…
Kamloops youth homeless non-profit ‘continues to mourn’ founder’s fentanyl overdose death
The Kamloops non-profit founded by Katherine McParland continues to follow her vision, and the founder's…
Kamloops homeless advocate died of fentanyl overdose: coroner
A B.C. Coroner's report has confirmed that well-known Kamloops homeless advocate Katherine McParland died of…
Lillooet woman waiting for months, had five cancellations for knee surgery at Kamloops hospital
A woman in Lillooet has waited more than seven months and endured five cancellations for…
BACK IN THE SADDLE: Sicamous amputee riding again thanks to custom built trike
A Sicamous motorcycle enthusiast who had her leg amputated last fall is getting back on…
Permanent supervised drug consumption site coming to downtown Kamloops
A new supervised drug consumption site is moving into a downtown Kamloops building. Interior Health…
Police search Kamloops home in connection to death of TRU professor
Police are searching a Columbia Street house in Kamloops in relation to the ongoing investigation…
Kamloops RCMP confirm murder victim was missing TRU lecturer
Kamloops RCMP have released the name of a murder victim after waiting for the results…
Kamloops guitar maker offers reward for return of missing mayor’s chain
Mike Miltimore wants a piece of Kamloops history returned, and he'll pay up to see…
Missing Kamloops mayor’s chain opportunity for something new
The City of Kamloops is calling on residents to design a new mayor's chain of…
Burnaby couple wins $6M lotto jackpot with same numbers played for decades
A couple in Burnaby won the Lotto 6/49 jackpot with the same numbers they have…
‘Baby bump’: Interior Health’s birthrate jumped by 9% in 2021
Stopping short of “baby boom,” Interior Health is calling last year’s birthrate increase a “baby…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops teen sings his way to Hollywood on ‘American Idol’
Cam Whitcomb of Kamloops won praise from American Idol judges after showing off his country…
Shipment of sleeping mats made from plastic bags on way to Ukraine from Kamloops
A tightly-wrapped pallet of sleeping mats made from repurposed plastic bags has left Kamloops for…