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Brightest supermoon of year to shine over Kamloops, Okanagan
Unlike other full moons, the Harvest Moon rises about the same time for several nights and creates extended evening light.
$18M upgrade planned to address downtown Kelowna electricity shortfall
“We are investing in our electricity system in Kelowna and throughout the Southern Interior so we can continue to meet our customers’ growing energy needs, and support community and economic growth.”
Prescribed burn at Knox Mountain this week if weather permits
“Prescribed fire is one of the most effective tools we have to lower wildfire risk while supporting ecosystem health.”
World Cup lodging shortfall in Vancouver predicted, Airbnb bids to loosen regulations
VANCOUVER — A new report that forecasts a significant lodging shortage in Vancouver next summer…
Public warning issued for B.C. city after 11 suspected drug deaths in five weeks
CAMPBELL RIVER — Police in Campbell River, B.C., are issuing a public warning after at…
Police presence at two schools in Nanaimo, B.C., after unspecified threat
NANAIMO — Police in Nanaimo, B.C., say additional officers will continue to be stationed at…
Not guilty verdict for former TRU student accused of rape
CONTENT ADVISORY – This article contains references to sexual assault A Kamloops man and former…
Law professor would be ‘surprised’ if High Court takes case of B.C. ostrich farm
A law professor at the University of Ottawa says he would be surprised if the…
TRENDING NOW: You gotta do a speed test
You can’t leave the store with new shoes without a speed test. Especially when you’re…
Latest American tariffs on B.C. lumber are ‘absurd,’ says Premier David Eby
VICTORIA — It is “completely absurd” that softwood lumber exports from British Columbia to the…
Nesbitt first Canadian golfer to level up for 2026 season – but maybe not the last
Fall is the last gasp before winter shuts golf down for recreational players, but it’s…
Man gets six years for shooting, arson at Punjabi singer’s home in B.C.
COLWOOD — A Winnipeg man convicted of arson and firing a weapon at the British…
iN NUMBERS: WHL season start for Kamloops, Okanagan teams
A tough start for the Penticton Vees in their new rivalry with the Kelowna Rockets.
CUPW workers walking Penticton picket line to save Canada Post
Members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are literally fighting for their jobs,…
UPDATE: Police investigate pedestrian struck by train in Kamloops, road reopened
RCMP received a report that someone was hit by a train on the tracks along Mission Flats Road this morning.
Vancouver Whitecaps captain Gauld to return in Canadian Championship final
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld is set to return from a lengthy knee…
Canadian FIFA VP pushes back on Trump comments about moving World Cup games from ‘dangerous’ cities
LONDON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump was reminded Wednesday that FIFA, not any government,…
B.C. Conservatives shuffle critics portfolio after Elenore Sturko ousted
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Conservative Party has shuffled its critic portfolios to fill a hole…
New Hasbro studio in Montreal will produce Dungeons & Dragons video game
MONTRÉAL — Toy manufacturer Hasbro is opening a new video game studio in Montreal that…
Vancouver set to open PWHL season against fellow expansion Seattle on Nov. 21
TORONTO — The PWHL is set to return on Nov. 21. The league released its…
iN PHOTOS: Five classic theatres still operating in Okanagan, Kamloops
These beloved community relics have stood the test of time.
Conservative Wisconsin appeals court judge Maria Lazar is running for state Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A conservative Wisconsin appeals court judge announced Wednesday that she is…
B.C. Residential school survivor says he heals from sharing his stories
VANCOUVER — Squamish Nation elder Sam George says he gets his healing from the violence…
In the news today: Canada’s investment crisis, Canadians witnessing systemic racism
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…