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14-year-old love letter in a bottle found at Kamloops Lake
“I felt I was thrown into the middle of a romance novel. I’m obsessed with romance novels, what are the chances?’”
BC teacher with a history of touching female students barred for 1 year
His record dates back to 1988.
BC teacher who told student ‘get to work or I will kill you’ suspended
The teacher had made similar comments before.
Kelowna roofing firm fined $40,000 by WorkSafeBC
It's the fifth fine in two years.
North Okanagan agriculture company takes regional district to court over septic system
The regional district is concerned the septic system could contaminate Kal Lake.
iN NUMBERS: Jailhouse facts and figures in Kamloops, Okanagan
To help ease your curiosity we have some fun and some not-so-fun data about BC Corrections facilities in Kamloops and the Okanagan.
Kamloops film director wins support for debut feature on homelessness
Her debut film "Mary" is based on an emotionally charged short film she created a few years ago called "The Bench", which follows the uncertain and isolated life of a homeless teenager trying to survive a winter in Kamloops.
American company buys Kamloops bicycle wheel manufacturer
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Kamloops company We Are One has been building bicycle wheels for nearly a decade. This week it was sold to an American company.
Atheist group says ‘discriminatory’ religions shouldn’t get tax exemptions in Kelowna
“Religions are allowed to discriminate. They have that right, it's called religious freedom... but we also have a right for freedom from religion.”
Merritt teens first on scene of hotel fire take action, alert guests
Merritt teenagers Jacob Sutherland and Jayda Bonner didn’t hesitate to take action when they saw…
Kelowna’s Playtime Casino is Putting the Soul into Solstice
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On June 21st, Playtime Casino in Kelowna is pulling out all the stops with a…
‘No end in sight’ for systematic killing of BC wolves to save caribou
The BC government spent a decade killing wolves to protect caribou. Now, critics warn that despite questions about its effectiveness, ethics and impact on the rest of the environment, the government is moving to make the wolf cull a permanent part of its strategy.
BC’s sunflower sea stars are now endangered, but rays of hope remain
Sunflower sea stars clinging to life in BC’s cold-water fjords are officially on the edge of extinction, a scientific advisory panel is warning.
Vernon RCMP warn public about fake cash making the rounds
"If you know what you’re looking for, the phoney bills won’t stand up.”
Kamloops cops stop delivery van thief with spike belt
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Someone stole a delivery van in Kamloops and police deployed a spike belt on the…