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Montreal’s move to biweekly trash pick up proving to be a slow process
MONTREAL — The garbage may be piling up and causing some disgruntlement on the sidewalks…
B.C. is easing rules on upfront costs for homebuilders to spur project construction
The British Columbia government is loosening the rules for payment of development fees in a…
Joni Mitchell receives Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s gold medal
Joni Mitchell has received the Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s gold medal for her cultural contributions,…
In the news today: Hundreds of wildfires burn across Canada, Montreal’s trash problem
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
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…
Canada Day celebrations draw thousands, as Carney says values are under pressure
OTTAWA — Canadians took to parks and civic squares across the country Tuesday to show…
North Okanagan man spent 10 years selling illegal smokes; he now owes the gov’t $17M
The illegal cigarette industry has boomed in recent years.
‘Out of time’: Kamloops mayor’s delays in defamation case could be over
Just days ahead of the hearing, he hired another lawyer.
Kamloops woman’s documentary broaches ‘taboo’ mental health topics
"The truth is, it affects everyone including high achievers and those that appear to have it all together."
Kamloops area realtors fined over undisclosed bylaw infractions
"You were aware of the zoning bylaw infractions and allowed sellers to provide an inaccurate Property Disclosure Statement."
Former North Okanagan massage therapist acquitted of sexual assault
"While she interpreted it as sexually assaultive behaviour, within the context and circumstances in which it occurred it is quite plausible that it was not."
‘Palate cleanser’: Leadership change unlikely to fix dysfunction at Interior health
"I am dubious that a turnaround can begin in earnest until there is a permanent CEO brought on board.”
Woman waiting to plead guilty at Vernon courthouse goes on the run
While it's commonplace for accused individuals not to show up to court, those who do normally await their fate.
TRENDING NOW: Bird runs through safety protocols before flight
Aviation safety must always be the highest priority. Hopefully this bird remembered to check with…
TRENDING NOW: Kid should be a comedy pun-dit
Did you have a pet moth growing up? If not, you should get one. This…
TRENDING NOW: Kitten makes a great pool shark
Pool sharking is when someone pretends to be bad at pool to trick someone into…
iN DISCUSSION: Backlash at Okanagan billboards
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes.
North Okanagan landowner protects 80 acres with conservation covenant
“It’s a very special property with regionally uncommon, natural characteristics making it an incredibly important ecosystem and connection point for wildlife moving towards the Monashees."
Bus attempts to avoid crash with vehicle, collides with traffic pole in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — Metro Vancouver Transit Police say there were no injuries after a TransLink Bus…
Kootenay man treated ex-wife ‘like a dog’ then went after her home
"The evidence is quite clear that the marriage was often marked by abusive and controlling behaviour."
BC nurse suspended for having sexual relationship with patient
At the time they had a health condition that was a "factor in their conduct."
How rural hospitals could cut BC’s surgery wait times
Performing minor surgeries in rural hospitals could help improve the provincial surgery backlog without cutting corners on the quality of health care, according to one rural health expert.
iN PHOTOS: Why butterflies are mud-puddling in Kamloops, Okanagan
Colourful butterflies congregate in large numbers in Kamloops and the Okanagan every summer as they engage in a natural phenomenon called mud puddling.
Wee bit of Scotland coming to Penticton this weekend
The festival celebrates all things Scottish, and everyone is invited to join the fun.