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January 02 2026 06:00 PM
Drivers list New Year road resolutions: ICBC survey
While many said they would consider setting new goals, the majority said it's other drivers who should have New Year's resolutions for BC roads.
Companies can make generic Ozempic as of next week, but don’t expect to get it soon
TORONTO — Drug companies in Canada are allowed to make lower priced generic versions of the blockbuster drug Ozempic as…
B.C. home grant threshold falls for first time since 2020, as Vancouver values drop
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has dropped the threshold for its homeowner grant program for the first time in…
Kamloops advocates continue to rally for maternity care
"A new year does not erase the risks families are facing."
Photos of New Year’s celebrations across the globe
People across the world celebrate the start of 2026, with New York’s iconic Times Square ball descending 18 hours after…
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…
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…
Property values up across most of Southern Interior: BC Assessment
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“The Southern Interior’s total assessments increased from about $323 billion in 2025 to almost $330 billion this year."
BC city continues its New Year’s hangover holiday
The decades-long local tradition extends the winter holidays for an extra day.
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.
iN VIDEO: Chubby chukars huddle for warmth in Kamloops
“Winter is the most demanding season a bird will face."
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.”
Property values up across most of Southern Interior: BC Assessment
“The Southern Interior’s total assessments increased from about $323 billion in 2025 to almost $330 billion this year."
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.”
January 02 2026 11:44 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.
Possible coastal flooding in B.C.’s south coast, Environment Canada warns
VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of possible coastal flooding…
Transport Canada warns Air India on drinking rules after pilot’s Vancouver arrest
An Air India pilot was offloaded from a plane and arrested at Vancouver International Airport…
January 02 2026 09:00 PM
Companies can make generic Ozempic as of next week, but don’t expect to get it soon
TORONTO — Drug companies in Canada are allowed to make lower priced generic versions of…
January 02 2026 06:45 PM
Transport Canada warns Air India on drinking rules after pilot’s Vancouver arrest
An Air India pilot was offloaded from a plane and arrested at Vancouver International Airport…
January 02 2026 04:32 PM
Alberta group gets green light to collect signatures for separation referendum
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Alberta’s election agency has fired the starter’s pistol on the race…
January 02 2026 09:13 PM
What to know about the Uvalde school shooting’s first trial over police response
HOUSTON (AP) — Former Uvalde, Texas, schools police Officer Adrian Gonzales was among the first…
January 02 2026 09:07 PM
Trial to begin for police officer charged in delayed response to Uvalde school shooting
Families who lost loved ones in the 2022 attack on an elementary school in Uvalde,…
January 02 2026 09:02 PM
What to know about the Ukrainian general picked by Zelenskyy to be his new chief of staff
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has chosen Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine’s head of…
Companies can make generic Ozempic as of next week, but don’t expect to get it soon
TORONTO — Drug companies in Canada are allowed to make lower priced generic versions of…
Transport Canada warns Air India on drinking rules after pilot’s Vancouver arrest
An Air India pilot was offloaded from a plane and arrested at Vancouver International Airport…
Florida Panthers enlist stars for unique cancer fundraiser, showing it off at Winter Classic
MIAMI (AP) — For their latest project, the Florida Panthers signed Wayne Gretzky, Martina Navratilova,…
Drake faces class action lawsuit over ties to ‘illegal’ online gambling company
TORONTO — Drake is facing another legal battle in 2026. The Toronto rapper has been…
January 02 2026 09:45 PM
Robby Ashford leads Wake Forest past Mississippi State 43-29 in Duke’s Mayo Bowl
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Robby Ashford threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns and ran…
January 02 2026 09:35 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points as Thunder beat short-handed Warriors 131-94
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and seven assists, and the Oklahoma…
January 02 2026 09:16 PM
Rangers beat Panthers 5-1 in first outdoor hockey game in Miami. Mika Zibanejad has hat trick
MIAMI (AP) — Have a day, Mika Zibanejad. He made Sweden’s Olympic team, had a…
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January 02 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Kangaroo hit the gym
This kangaroo works out at your local YMCA.
