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iN VIDEO: Kamloops busy beaver has morning munchies
Sound up to hear the crunching.
iN NUMBERS: Cooling off in a lake or river can be deadly in Okanagan, Kamloops
Officials have warned people in Kamloops and the Okanagan this summer to be mindful of the drowning risks.
Several people injured in boat crash on Okanagan Lake: RCMP
RCMP say when the boats crashed on of the two ended up on top of the other.
Family, friends of murder victim gather at RCMP event in Kelowna
“I'm hoping that we can all advocate for our ministers of parliament to advocate for this in the federal government.”
RCMP release name of person killed in possible hit-and-run near Merritt
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Police have not found the vehicle or the driver.
Kelowna man on bail for manslaughter charged with more violence
A Kelowna man who was granted bail after being charged with killing a Chilliwack man…
Okanagan apples returning to market amid adversity
A year after the BC Tree Fruit Cooperative closed down, orchardists in the Okanagan are…
Minor injuries after head-on collision on Trans-Canada highway
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People in both vehicles escaped with minor injuries after a semi-truck collided with an SUV…
Collision involving motorhome caused last night’s fire in Peachland
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Last night’s roadside wildfire in Peachland was sparked by a highway motorhome crash. Police say…
Body recovered after swimmer drowns in Kamloops lake
A swimmer drowned in Kamloops Lake last weekend as they tried to reach the dock…
Kamloops volunteer crew rescues stranded paddleboarders
Two stranded paddleboarders were safely pulled to shore by Kamloops rescue crews Wednesday afternoon. Police…
‘Passion for peppers:’ Business is hot for South Okanagan couple
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“The medium of spicy food to engage with the public is hysterical. Humour exists between someone’s perceived heat tolerance and the reality of it.”
Kamloops mayor files RCMP complaint against himself
Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson went to police again, this time to have himself investigated.
iN PHOTOS: Five nocturnal noisemakers in Okanagan, Kamloops
These insects play a summertime symphony in the evening.
Campfires banned in Okanagan, Kamloops on Thursday
The campfire prohibition will remain in place until noon, Oct. 17.
Penticton property owners facing $33M bill for new water system fight back
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"The value of homes in this area have dropped by $250,000 to $300,000."
Terrifying 12-hour ordeal: Enderby man jailed for lengthy assault on ex
CONTENT ADVISORY - This article deals with intimate partner violence
Uncommunicative Vernon contractor loses after suing another customer
The lack of communication was a breach of the contract.
BC senior fears for future of her mentally ill adult son when she dies
“Every parent I’ve talked to in this situation loves their mentally ill children and we all share the same fears."
Okanagan MLAs decry far-right Christian’s cancelled concert venue
BC Conservative MLA Macklin McCall and former Conservative now OneBC party MLA Tara Armstrong took to social media, calling the move "dangerous" and "outrageous."
Vernon cop loses job after he forcefully kissed drunk colleague
The Conduct Board called the incident a "sexual assault."
Suspect arrested in Shuswap on swimming platform in middle of lake
"Officers had to travel by boat to reach him."
Black homeless man gets $15K after BC shelter give him bed next to racist
He wanted $220,000.