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iN NUMBERS: Which city in the Okanagan and Kamloops has the worst drivers?
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Here are some numbers to help you shame drivers in other cities, or your own city, up to you.
Poll shows more young women want to leave U.S. — their top destination is Canada
WASHINGTON — A record number of younger American women now say they want to leave…
B.C. police watchdog finds no officer offence after 2022 crash that injured four
SURREY — The Independent Investigations Office of BC says there are no grounds to find…
B.C. invests $241 million in trades training to boost labour for major projects
ESQUIMALT — British Columbia’s government is investing $241 million over the next three years to…
Man who poured beer on Kamloops mayor not facing charges
Police said Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson and the suspect came to "a peaceful conclusion."
Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau looking for new club after leaving Portland
PORTLAND — The Portland Timbers made it official Friday, confirming Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau will…
Western Canada Theatre Turns 50 with a Dazzling New Production of a Classic
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Kamloops’ very own theatre company has been the hub of the local art and culture…
Oil and gas producers applaud Ottawa’s latest major projects list
OTTAWA — The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers is praising Ottawa’s latest list of major…
Squamish, B.C., sees close to 100 millimetres of precipitation as warning ends
VANCOUVER — The rainfall warning for parts of Metro Vancouver and the Howe Sound region…
Columbia hosts Richmond following Doogan’s 25-point performance
Richmond Spiders (2-1) at Columbia Lions (2-0) New York; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE:…
In the news today: New major projects list has some Indigenous buy-in
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Major League Soccer flipping calendar, with season to run July through May
Major League Soccer is changing its schedule to start in summer and end in spring,…
Ahmed sent off, Canada holds on for scoreless draw with Ecuador in soccer friendly
TORONTO — A scoreless draw isn’t usually cause for celebration. But when you go down…
Lions’ Rourke named CFL’s top player, Canadian as West Division sweeps league awards
WINNIPEG — Nathan Rourke and the West Division stole the show at the CFL awards…
NHRA great John Force formally retires 17 months after traumatic brain injury
YORBA LINDA, Calif. (AP) — John Force, a 16-time Funny Car champion and the face…
B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke named CFL’s outstanding player
WINNIPEG — Nathan Rourke of the B.C. Lions is the CFL’s outstanding player. Rourke received…
Alberta’s Smith supportive of new major projects, says pipeline negotiation ongoing
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she’s on board with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s…
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner says stigmatizing drug use is a violation
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s rights watchdog has criticized the province for stigmatizing people who use…
BCGEU members vote 89 per cent in favour of deal to officially end strike
BURNABY — The British Columbia General Employees’ Union has voted to ratify an agreement with…
Apple TV to offer all MLS matches without extra subscription next year
Apple TV subscribers will be able to watch all Major League Soccer matches without an…
‘Deep burial’ for ostriches at B.C. landfill as CFIA completes cull and disposal work
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has completed its “active operations” at the British Columbia ostrich…
B.C. power line and Ksi Lisims LNG added to federal government’s major-projects list.
TERRACE, B.C., CANADA — With a buzzing electrical substation in Terrace, B.C., as his backdrop,…
“So irresponsible”: Unwanted chickens dumped in forests in Okanagan, Kamloops
“Fall is a common time to see birds dumped because people don’t want to winter them or they’re old and not laying as many eggs."
Adam Hadwin leads in Bermuda in last-ditch bid to keep his PGA Tour card
SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) — Adam Hadwin got off the start he needed in his bid…