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July 16, 2025 06:07:00
Kamloops mayor recruits councillor’s brother in defamation suit
It's the second time Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson brought her family into the lawsuit.
iN PHOTOS: Coyote family grows up near Kamloops neighbourhood
Coyote pairs form strong bonds that last throughout the mating season.
iN NUMBERS: Consumer debt in B.C. is stressing everybody out
If you’re struggling with debt, you are certainly not alone. If you’re debating whether to…
Retired BC cop to pay $800K for historic sexual relationship with teen
A retired RCMP officer who had sex with his teenage neighbour while his wife and…
Missing man’s body pulled from river in Kamloops
The foreign student was last seen as he was swept away while trying to retrieve a volleyball.
One dead in Fraser Canyon head-on collision
One man did not survive, while four others had minor injuries, if any at all.
Giant snake hops onto boat platform in Kalamalka Lake
“Maybe it needed a break, it was a big distance to swim from east to west at that section.”
Highway 97 in Kelowna closed after Mountie injured in crash
The officer was hurt in the crash and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police seek witnesses after two die in North Okanagan hit-and-run
The driver fled the scene after driving the wrong way on Highway 97, leading to a head-on collision.
One cyclist killed, two injured in Okanagan Granfondo
Police said the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
BC govt defend underage liquor ‘sting ops’ while industry calls for leeway
A BC restaurant and bar industry association is taking aim at the provincial government’s archaic…
iN NUMBERS: Unemployment numbers for Kamloops and Okanagan
If someone told you, “you look like you have a case of the Mondays,” today, maybe you wish you were part of these unemployment statistics.
iN DISCUSSION: Don’t rush charges for Kelowna crane collapse
Here you’ll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor…
THOMPSON: Good sportsmanship isn’t easy to learn
OPINION It’s Summer, so my grandson — like a million kids — is playing baseball…a…
iN DISCUSSION: Illegal cigarette seller just a ‘drug dealer’
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you’ll find reader…
‘Big relief’: Alerts lifted on multiple B.C. wildfires
British Columbia’s Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has rescinded multiple evacuation alerts as the threat from…
Grizzly still stirring controversy on Texada Island, B.C., even after being shot dead
In life, the grizzly bear that swam to Texada Island, B.C., in recent months had…
Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher
OTTAWA — The wildfires that are flaring up across Canada again are one of the…
Carney heads to Hamilton to meet steelworkers as U.S. trade talks continue
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to be in Hamilton today to make…
Chiefs of Ontario say Ottawa acting unfairly in major projects meeting Thursday
OTTAWA — The Chiefs of Ontario say Ottawa is levelling an unfair playing field for…
Trump’s Turnberry faces logistical hurdles for British Open return
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — President Donald Trump is not getting a British Open to…
‘Recession pop’ and new Christian music surge in the US as streaming growth slows
NEW YORK (AP) — Halfway through 2025, a few music trends have become clear, according…
USA Bobsled and Skeleton signs endorsement deal with Honda through 2030 Olympics
USA Bobsled and Skeleton has entered into a multi-year endorsement deal with American Honda, one…
CFL reinstates veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon after gambling suspension
TORONTO — Shawn Lemon can resume his CFL career. The CFL reinstated the veteran defensive…
‘Recession pop’ and new Christian music surge in the US as streaming growth slows
NEW YORK (AP) — Halfway through 2025, a few music trends have become clear, according…
New ‘Knives Out’ mystery and Clement Virgo thriller ‘Steal Away’ among TIFF premieres
Clement Virgo’s new psychological thriller and Rian Johnson’s latest “Knives Out” mystery will be among…
In new book, Ellen Burstyn reveals the secret that fueled her award-winning career: poetry
NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn has a book coming out next year…
CFL reinstates veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon after gambling suspension
TORONTO — Shawn Lemon can resume his CFL career. The CFL reinstated the veteran defensive…
‘Great club legend’ Lucas Vázquez ending long stint with Real Madrid
MADRID (AP) — Lucas Vázquez, an important player for Real Madrid during one of its…
Trump’s Turnberry faces logistical hurdles for British Open return
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — President Donald Trump is not getting a British Open to…
TRENDING NOW: Pet dog sports ridiculous looking mullet
If you thought having your bangs cut by your mom was bad, this dog arguably…
TRENDING NOW: Tiny dog refuses to give up
This little pup’s persistence is much bigger than his size. Like trying to open a…
TRENDING NOW: Woman speaks turkey-gobble
Of course we’ll never know what this funny woman said to a flock of turkeys…