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July 2, 2025 19:07:00
The backlash against ‘Tip-flation’
The moments after a server or barista hands over a credit card reader can be awkward. Will it offer tip options starting at 20 per cent? Will the server stare daggers at me if I don’t tip?
SLAPPED: Kamloops mayor alleges assault by journalist
Was it a blatant assault against an elected official or is the complaint an attempt to silence a journalist?
Wildfire near Lytton, B.C., prompts local state of emergency, evacuation order
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has declared a local state of emergency for the Blue Sky…
Penticton Elvis Festival attracts young, successful tribute artist
Moses Snow of Texas has been making a good living as one of the most successful Elvis Tribute Artists on the circuit.
Illegal Canada Day fireworks spark grass fire in Vernon
Firefighters quickly contained the blaze before it reached any structures.
Ancient fossil bed on cultural site near Kamloops open for summer
The fossilized plants, insects and fish at a site between Kamloops and Cache Creek are…
Visitors can sip on booze while watching Music in the Park in Kamloops
Music in the park is kicking off for the summer in various districts in Kamloops…
Kelowna man who kicked pregnant wife didn’t want jail; a judge disagreed
A Kelowna tow truck driver who kicked his ex-wife in the head while she was…
Rules for e-bikes, e-scooters Kelowna cops and schools are worried about
Kelowna RCMP and Central Okanagan Public Schools have concerns about people riding e-bikes and e-scooters…
Health minister visits KGH with no timeline for reopening pediatric unit
Health Minister Josie Osborne visited Kelowna General Hospital during the controversial pediatric unit closure, and…
New Interior Health CEO isn’t enough for Kelowna MLAs
Interior Health has a new CEO following the controversial Kelowna General Hospital pediatric unit closure,…
iN DISCUSSION: Advertiser boycott suggested in reaction to 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…
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Wildfire near Lytton, B.C., prompts local state of emergency, evacuation order
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has declared a local state of emergency for the Blue Sky…
Vancouver Island doctor Jonathan Kerr enters B.C. Greens leadership race
COMOX — A Vancouver Island councillor and family doctor has announced his candidacy for the…
Disastrous collapse of cyanide-soaked ore at Yukon mine happened in seconds: report
An independent review says last year’s spill of millions of tonnes of cyanide-soaked ore at…
Victoria mayor announces $10 million on diverted spending for community safety
VICTORIA — Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto said residents will see a difference in community safety…
Lloyd Axworthy accuses Carney of taking ‘bootlicking’ approach to Trump
OTTAWA — Former Liberal foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy is accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Authorities search for a woman who got off a cruise ship in Alaska to hike and didn’t return
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Authorities were searching for a woman visiting Alaska’s capital city who…
Kilmar Abrego Garcia says he was beaten and subjected to psychological torture in El Salvador jail
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia said he suffered severe beatings, severe sleep deprivation and…
A Q-Tip and spotless car were key evidence linking Bryan Kohberger to murders of 4 Idaho students
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The lead prosecutor tasked with finding justice for four University of…
Disastrous collapse of cyanide-soaked ore at Yukon mine happened in seconds: report
An independent review says last year’s spill of millions of tonnes of cyanide-soaked ore at…
Judge denies bid by the suspect in Tupac Shakur’s killing for a new trial in a jailhouse fight
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is awaiting trial in the 1996…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top charges in sex crimes case
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs dropped to his knees and prayed in the…
Twins snap Marlins’ eight-game winning streak with 2-1 victory
MIAMI (AP) — Brooks Lee and Carlos Correa drove in runs to back a strong…
Nathaniel Lowe’s 3-run triple helps Nationals past AL-leading Tigers 9-4 for a doubleheader split
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nathaniel Lowe hit a go-ahead triple with the bases loaded in the…
Claire Hutton scores first international goal to help the United States beat Canada 3-0
WASHINGTON (AP) — Claire Hutton scored for the first time in her international career, and…
TRENDING NOW: If the shoe doesn’t fit, score the goal
You’ve gotta keep your chin up when bad things happen. This lad could have been…
TRENDING NOW: Two women, one pool
Feels like it should be a simple task: Empty the water from a wading pool.…
TRENDING NOW: Dog just wants to unwind with a drink
Everyone is so chronically online these days, even a dog can’t enjoy a drink without…