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Two gay Kamloops men to be deported to Nigeria despite threats, jail
Two Kamloops men are being deported back to their home country despite facing threats and…
ESCAPING WAR: Ukrainian family grateful to Canada after arrival in Vernon
At 5:30 a.m. on February 24, Fedir Solovei was woken up by a phone call…
Vancouver star Ryan Reynolds matching $1 million in donations for Ukrainian refugees
One of British Columbia’s most renowned actors is using his platform and his wallet to…
South Sudanese family has resettled in Summerland after 18 years in a refugee camp
A family of refugees finally has a place to call home in Summerland after 18…
ISIS supporter has moved from Enderby to the Kootenays
An alleged ISIS supported released from custody in 2019 to go and live in Enderby,…
Judge halts release of ISIS supporter set to live in Enderby
ENDERBY – A Federal Court judge has put a temporary halt on an alleged ISIS…
Thompson-Okanagan Soldiers of Odin: Are these the guys you want protecting your streets?
LANGUAGE ADVISORY THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – They call themselves the Soldiers of Odin and say they are…
Film screening is your chance to see Okanagan refugees from Syria
KELOWNA – If you’re curious how some Syrian refugees are adapting to life in Kelowna,…
‘It’s one individual’: Salmon Arm says anti-Muslim graffiti not representative of wider community
SALMON ARM – Police believe a case of racist graffiti in Salmon Arm is an…
Bus strike creates unique challenges for local refugees
KELOWNA – The bus strike in the Central Okanagan is having a dire effect on…
Lack of childcare services means some Kamloops immigrants can’t attend English classes
KAMLOOPS – Language services for immigrants and refugees in Kamloops can be limited due to…
BEPPLE: Free transit goes to those who don’t need it in Kamloops
Syrian refugees who are living in Kamloops won’t be getting free transit passes from the…
Decision on free bus passes for refugees delayed until next Kamloops council meeting
KAMLOOPS – Refugees will have to wait a bit longer to find out if they…
Refugee welcome dinner to fundraise for Kamloops newcomers
KAMLOOPS – Several Syrian refugees have settled in Kamloops and a fundraiser dinner is scheduled…
Up to 50 Syrian refugees expected to arrive in Vernon
VERNON – With as many as 50 Syrian refugees expected to arrive in Vernon, immigrant…