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Kamloops mayor gets first challenger a year from election
Coun. Mike O'Reilly is the first person in the running to take on the mayor in next year's election.
iN NUMBERS: Warmest September on record for Okanagan, Kamloops
It was a record setting September for warm temperatures in Kamloops and the Okanagan.
Back-to-back wins after rough start have Williams, Bears breathing easier at bye
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears headed into their bye…
Ontario man convicted of manslaughter in fatal shooting in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — An Ontario man has been convicted in a shooting in Surrey, B.C., that…
Dr. Balfour Mount, father of palliative care, dies at 86
MONTRÉAL — Dr. Balfour Mount, widely recognized as the father of palliative care, is being…
B.C. homeless count shows rising numbers in 12 of 20 communities surveyed
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says more than half of 20 communities surveyed saw…
Kelowna fraudster claiming to be a lawyer targets grandparents
Both victims received a phone call from someone who said they were their grandchild’s lawyer.
Calgary Flames extend coach Ryan Huska’s contract for 2 years
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The Calgary Flames extended coach Ryan Huska’s contract for two years…
Bus driver killed in crash involving a fuel truck in Kamloops, B.C.
KAMLOOPS — A transit driver has been killed in a crash involving their bus and…
Remembering Jane Goodall in photos: the conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research
Famed primatologist Jane Goodall has died at 91. Her pioneering chimpanzee research and global environmental…
Calgary Flames extend head coach Ryan Huska for two seasons
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames extended head coach Ryan Huska’s contract for two additional years…
Kamloops leads class action over PVC price fixing
"The Oil Pricing Information System purports to provide 'public transparency' across supply chains so that 'all stakeholders can buy and sell' with confidence. However, in reality OPIS provides a service that has repeatedly been used to manipulate prices."
Environmentalists, politicians, celebrities recall life and influence of primatologist Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall was a pioneer, a tireless advocate and a deeply compassionate conservationist who inspired…
Artistic directors for Toronto, B.C. theatres among finalists for bigger Siminovitch Prize
TORONTO — The founder of Toronto’s Why Not Theatre and an award-winning Quebec playwright are…
Pete Carroll among coaches working into 70s, opting for team building over retirement
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Pete Carroll could be just about anywhere, doing nearly anything that…
Canada’s RJ Barrett unfazed by trade rumours and evolving role with Toronto Raptors
RJ Barrett isn’t fazed by his ever-changing role on the Toronto Raptors or even the…
In the news today: Ottawa eyeing Quebec LNG project, Israeli envoy critical of Carney
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Former Vancouver police officer awarded $30,000 after years-long grievance process
A labour arbitrator has awarded a former Vancouver police officer $30,000 in her years-long grievance…
Vancouver Whitecaps beat Vancouver FC, win fourth straight Canadian Championship
VANCOUVER — Thomas Müller signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps because he wanted to chase championships.…
Hughes, Sasson lead Canucks to 8-1 thumping of Flames in pre-season action
CALGARY — Quinn Hughes had a goal and two assists, Max Sasson scored twice and…
B.C. Conservative staffer fired for calling Reconciliation Day flag a ‘disgrace’
VICTORIA — A former spokesperson for the Conservative Party of British Columbia says she has…
Alberta ‘on notice’ Coastal B.C. nations opposed to pipeline proposal
The head of a group representing First Nations along British Columbia’s coast says they will…
Alberta re-enters pipeline arena, plans to propose new oil pipeline to B.C. coast
CALGARY — Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta is committing $14 million to a West Coast…
Unions converge in Vancouver in push for B.C. public service contract
VANCOUVER — Hundreds of British Columbia public sector workers marched through downtown Vancouver Wednesday in…