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Senior verbally, physically attacked while cleaning up near Penticton homeless camp
Allan Garland, 82, is a familiar figure to many as the tall, older gentleman who has been collecting trash between Warren and Fairview Avenues for the past decade.
Dr. Oz offers to relocate B.C. ostriches facing cull, but owners decline help
The operators of an ostrich farm in southeastern British Columbia say United States health official…
N.S.’s Lebanese entrepreneurs build a national presence, as shawarma leads the way
HALIFAX — At a Mezza Lebanese Kitchen restaurant, Tony Nahas demonstrates slicing from a spit…
TRENDING NOW: And now, a skateboarding kitten
Kittens and skateboards usually don’t mix. In this case the mix is absolutely adorable. Fluffy…
In the news today: Liberals’ goals to be outlined in throne speech
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Union says CFIA staff facing intimidation and threats over planned B.C. ostrich cull
The head of the union representing Canadian Food Inspection Agency workers says they have faced…
Alberta changing rules to ensure only ‘age-appropriate’ books in schools by fall
EDMONTON — Alberta is bringing in new rules this fall to ensure only “age-appropriate” books…
Fine issued to North Okanagan driver who caused fatal crash
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The sister of man killed in a fatal car crash outside Salmon Arm 18 months…
Interior Health region now has access to cutting-edge cancer scanning tech
A new and improved method for detecting, tracking and treating prostate cancer is going to…
New Kamloops supportive housing site comes with $30M price tag
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A new North Kamloops supportive housing project is slated for move-in by 2028. BC Housing…
iN PHOTOS: Six stunning waterfalls to see in Kamloops, Okanagan
Rivers are starting to reach their peak of depth and flow in Kamloops and the…
iN NUMBERS: June is a month of celebration in Kamloops, Okanagan
June is a busy month for celebrations in the Okanagan and Kamloops. Not only is…
Silent tribute and fundraisers mark one month since Vancouver festival attack
VANCOUVER — Members of Parliament held a moment of silence on the one-month anniversary of…
B.C. health minister says about 6,000 on ‘extended leave’ from mental health care
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s health minister says almost 6,000 people were on leave from involuntary…
Chiefs tell King Charles to remember his treaty obligations as he visits Ottawa
OTTAWA — Dozens of First Nations leaders from across the country gathered in front of…
The Latest: MPs elect new Speaker as Ottawa welcomes King and Queen
OTTAWA — King Charles and Queen Camilla touched down in Ottawa today to begin their…
West Kelowna firefighters douse duplex fire and save a cat
West Kelowna Fire Rescue put out a blaze that engulfed a duplex this morning. Firefighters…
Vancouver Island land returned to Lyackson First Nation and Cowichan Tribes
VICTORIA — A stretch of culturally significant land in the Cowichan Valley has been returned…
Experts say linking Yukon, B.C. power grids a ‘game-changer’ but will take time
Experts say the potential linking of British Columbia’s power grid with Yukon would be a…
In wake of Vancouver tragedy, Toronto renews funding to enhance safety at festivals
TORONTO — The City of Toronto will allocate $2.1 million this year to help festivals…
Disbarred ‘ungovernable’ Kamloops lawyer on the hook for another $6,700
In total, the lawyer has been ordered to pay the Law Society about $50,000 over the past few years.
TRENDING NOW: Pineapple slicing machine fails big time
An in-store pineapple slicing machine was having a bad day, much to the glee of…
West Kelowna prolific offender charged with theft days after getting out of prison
Homeless West Kelowna man and prolific offender Dylan Anthony Choquette was scheduled to appear in…
Plan for electric passenger train from Osoyoos to Kamloops still alive
The dream of a Thompson-Okanagan passenger train is still alive for a UBC Okanagan professor.…