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July 5, 2025 06:07:00
Kamloops woman’s documentary broaches ‘taboo’ mental health topics
"The truth is, it affects everyone including high achievers and those that appear to have it all together."
‘Palate cleanser’: Leadership change unlikely to fix dysfunction at Interior health
"I am dubious that a turnaround can begin in earnest until there is a permanent CEO brought on board.”
North Okanagan landowner protects 80 acres with conservation covenant
“It’s a very special property with regionally uncommon, natural characteristics making it an incredibly important ecosystem and connection point for wildlife moving towards the Monashees."
Woman waiting to plead guilty at Vernon courthouse goes on the run
While it's commonplace for accused individuals not to show up to court, those who do normally await their fate.
Kelowna RCMP close roads after hit-and-run and assault
Kelowna RCMP made an arrest after a hit-and-run and assault, and is asking people to…
Wee bit of Scotland coming to Penticton this weekend
The festival celebrates all things Scottish, and everyone is invited to join the fun.
iN NUMBERS: Generous acts in Kamloops, Okanagan
Here’s a quick dose of inspiration to help restore your faith in humanity.
iN PHOTOS: Odd looking turkey vultures hunt, squabble in Kamloops, Okanagan
The vultures play a valuable role in the ecosystem.
Partnership aims to help badgers cross the road in Southern Interior
“Sightings from people on the land are one of the most important tools we have.”
No dogs allowed: Dangerous algae at popular lake near Kamloops
Exposure to toxic blue-green algae is usually fatal for dogs.
iN VIDEO: Woman saves choking baby in Kelowna
Every parent’s worst nightmare came to pass in a park last week in Kelowna when…
Kamloops killer found not criminally responsible due to mental illness
"He's a mentally unwell person who suffers from schizophrenia, and he didn't do anything to deserve it in anyway just like the victims didn't deserve what happened to them."
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iN DISCUSSION: Backlash at Okanagan billboards
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes.
THOMPSON: More questions than answers following Trump’s attack on Iran
OPINION Just six months ago, President Donald Trump said he would “stop the chaos in…
‘Lit that fire again’: Toews grateful, excited to play after signing with Winnipeg
WINNIPEG — Jonathan Toews is officially back. The three-time Stanley Cup champion, who last played…
‘Grand welcome’: Calgary Stampede starts with parade led by country star Shania Twain
CALGARY — Country music superstar Shania Twain, in a white hat and white fringed jacket,…
Quebec bar suspends law licence of alleged Mafia leader Leonardo Rizzuto
MONTREAL — Quebec’s bar association has suspended the lawyer’s licence of Leonardo Rizzuto, who was…
B.C. cabinet minister says she’s ‘fortunate’ to have just half a dozen death threats
VANCOUVER — British Columbia infrastructure minister says in her eight years as a member of…
Canada’s environment ministers endorse updated air quality standards
YELLOWKNIFE — Canada’s environment ministers have endorsed stronger air quality standards for fine particulate matter,…
A small plane crashed in the Austrian Alps, killing all 4 people on board
VIENNA (AP) — A small plane that took off from neighboring Germany crashed in the…
In Sinaloa’s capital, news of a boxing scion’s arrest and allegations of cartel ties cause unease
CULIACAN, Mexico (AP) — Inside a sports arena in Sinaloa state’s capital, the crowd was…
July Fourth holiday marked by shootings in several cities and a fireworks-related death
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (AP) — This year’s Fourth of July holiday was marked by multiple shootings…
Norwegian company has plans for LNG export project in Quebec
MONTREAL — As Canada looks to fast-track major projects that could reduce its dependence on…
Ottawa talking to metals giant Rio Tinto about liquidity help amid U.S. tariffs
OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the federal government is talking to mining and…
LL Cool J says he won’t perform at Philadelphia’s July Fourth festival in support of workers strike
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rapper LL Cool J and R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan say they will…
Czech international film festival opens with honors for actors Peter Sarsgaard and Vicky Krieps
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Karlovy Vary International Film Festival was kicking off its 59th…
Euro 2025: Netherlands great Vivianne Miedema scores her 100th international goal
LUCERNE, Switzerland (AP) — Netherlands great Vivianne Miedema scored her 100th goal in international soccer…
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala badly injures his leg against PSG at the Club World Cup
ATLANTA (AP) — Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala badly injured his left leg and was…
Diamondbacks activate outfielder Corbin Carroll from injured list
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks activated outfielder Corbin Carroll from the 10-day injured list…
TRENDING NOW: Kitten makes a great pool shark
Pool sharking is when someone pretends to be bad at pool to trick someone into…
TRENDING NOW: Funny, and expensive, fails
America’s Funniest Home Videos has thrown together a compilation of some extremely funny fails so far…
TRENDING NOW: TV news anchor loses it over Beavis graffiti
There is something extra special about a news anchors losing it live on the air.