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January 02 2026 09:00 AM
BC city continues its New Year’s hangover holiday
The decades-long local tradition extends the winter holidays for an extra day.
Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited a fatal fire at…
Carney will meet with Ukraine’s allies in Paris as ceasefire talks intensify
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to France next week to meet with Ukraine’s allies as talks aimed…
Teen hit in crosswalk awarded $900,000 by BC court
She has been left in lifelong pain, but the court still found the injuries were not "catastrophic."
iN NUMBERS: Noah most popular baby name in BC in 2025
If you named your baby Noah, that was a trendy move since it was the most popular name of 2025.
iN PHOTOS: Fascinating ice formations in Kamloops, Okanagan
Residents are taking photos of the frozen Memorial Fountain in Osoyoos.
Changing women’s hockey landscape continued in 2025, Canada’s Olympic prep altered
"We trust each other, love each other, believe in each other."
iN VIDEO: Chubby chukars huddle for warmth in Kamloops
“Winter is the most demanding season a bird will face."
Legislation Thompson-Okanagan MLAs introduced in 2025
These bills received a first reading, so there is still a way to go before any of them get put into law, and some of them might not go any further.
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan and Kamloops
Welcome to 2026! Start the new year off right with these events across Kelowna, Vernon,…
11 homicides, suspicious deaths in Kamloops, Okanagan in 2025
Kelowna had what was likely BC's most high-profile homicide, resulting in public outcry for bail reform.
Clouds in Okanagan, Kamloops may hamper view of first supermoon of 2026
The Wolf Moon, which is also a supermoon, reaches peak illumination Saturday night.
How local WHL teams faring as Kelowna looks ahead to Memorial Cup
Halfway through the season, the Penticton Vees, the league's newest team, are currently ahead of both Kelowna and Kamloops.
iN VIDEO: Shuswap cake master dazzles local store with Christmas creations
“The most difficult one is the Christmas ball because I needed to make it into a dome shape, dip it in chocolate and then airbrush it before adding details.”
Vernon residents remember beloved party house from years past
Throughout the 1980s Hydro House became known as the place to be for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
iN PHOTOS: Drivers making strange decisions in Kamloops, Okanagan
These are just a few silly things spotted on the roads in the region in recent months.
Kelowna researchers find magic mushroom microdoses boost mood temporarily
"These findings help clarify when and how microdosing effects are felt.”
December 31 2025 10:10 AM
iN DISCUSSION: More Canadians want in on MAID
When you've seen people in a hospital at their last, at their worst, you can't help but wonder if there's a better way.
December 29 2025 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: Time to say good riddance to MAGA Republican friends
...especially when their only responses to truths are sarcastic retorts, wiseass remarks and yet more lies.
December 23 2025 01:40 PM
iN DISCUSSION: Why wishing won’t restore vital service for homeless people in Kamloops
Follow me for a moment as we consider the latest wisdom from Kamloops city council.
Tractor trailer crash critically injures two in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — Two people have been critically injured in a crash involving a tractor trailer…
One man hurt after two overnight shootings in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — Police in Surrey, B.C., are investigating two separate shootings that happened overnight that…
January 02 2026 10:30 AM
Some Haitian migrants arrested in Quebec on Christmas Day deported to U.S.
Some of the 19 migrants of Haitian origin arrested in Quebec on Christmas Day have…
January 02 2026 10:16 AM
Remote work option ending for thousands of public, private sector workers in 2026
OTTAWA — The new year will bring some big changes to the rules on in-office…
January 02 2026 09:16 AM
Carney will meet with Ukraine’s allies in Paris as ceasefire talks intensify
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to France next week to meet with…
January 02 2026 10:30 AM
Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged…
January 02 2026 10:30 AM
Grandmother and grandson burn to death in Gaza tent while cooking; Jolie visits Rafah crossing
DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A grandmother and her 5-year-old grandson burned to…
January 02 2026 10:30 AM
Zelenskyy names Ukraine’s head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday appointed the head of Ukraine’s military…
Remote work option ending for thousands of public, private sector workers in 2026
OTTAWA — The new year will bring some big changes to the rules on in-office…
Strike suspends operations at Quebec ski resort Le Massif de Charlevoix
A major Quebec ski resort has suspended operations for the day after the union representing…
In orbit: Canada’s satellite-to-cell offerings poised to grow after Rogers beta trial
"So much of British Columbia does not have cell service, and for folks ... in those areas, when something goes wrong, getting help to them as fast as possible is critical."
Rain soaks Rose Parade in California and snow squalls hit Midwest and Northeast on first day of 2026
Rain poured down on the iconic Rose Parade on Thursday for the first time in…
January 02 2026 10:23 AM
Giants can still get the No. 1 pick if they lose to the Cowboys and Raiders beat Chiefs
Jaxson Dart wishes the New York Giants won more games in his rookie year. The…
January 02 2026 10:14 AM
Rams need a playoff tune-up, so their starters will roll in the finale against freefalling Cardinals
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams clinched another playoff berth weeks ago, and…
January 02 2026 10:07 AM
Top draft pick could be on the line for Raiders when they host the Chiefs
LAS VEGAS (AP) — For a game between teams with losing records to end the…
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