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How Europeans distorted the true names of Kamloops and the Okanagan
While First Nations people living in the Okanagan are commonly known as Okanagan, they actually…
Small wildfire near Peachland burning out of control
A small wildfire in the Lower Eneas Creek area southwest of Peachland was burning out…
Tkemlúps te Secwépemc loses bid to host 2027 North American Indigenous Games
Calgary will be hosting the 2027 North American Indigenous Games instead of Kamloops. Both cities…
Air Canada blames COVID, refuses to refund; BC couple sue and win
A BC Tribunal has ordered Air Canada to pay up $1,400 after it refused a…
Acclaimed BC First Nations healer and therapist wins Reconciliation Award
After leaving residential school in the late 1950s, Klith-waa-taa would wade into a frigid river…
Innovative French patisserie in Lake Country offers foodies something different
A pastry shop in Lake Country might be small in size, but the flavours, designs…
Lake Country gets its name on new federal riding
Adding a new federal riding in the Southern Interior means all boundaries have to be…
Penticton athlete hoping for one more Ironman finish
Heading into her 10th Ironman Canada Penticton next month, hometown athlete Andrea Gardiner will be…
Cooler temperatures and smoke this week in Kamloops and the Okanagan
Kamloops could have smoky skies today, July 24, according to a special air quality statement…
Okanagan Chambers call on province to support vineyards ‘devastated’ by winter cold snap
Wineries in the Okanagan and Similkameen that were devastated by a harsh winter could use some…
Work on Trans-Canada widening north of Salmon Arm begins this fall
A section of the Trans-Canada Highway in the Shuswap will be be widened beginning this…
Severely injured stray kitten found in BC’s Cariboo region
A three-month-old stray kitten — found recently on a property in Quesnel with a large,…
Alberta man bought Vernon home with fraudulent cash; on the hook $500K
An Alberta businessman who duped almost $1 million out of investors and then used the…
In ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ smash success, audiences send message to Hollywood: Give us something new
NEW YORK (AP) — In the massive movie weekend of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” there were…
Sparks ignite grass fires along Highway 97 in West Kelowna
Three more small fires were started along Highway 97 in West Kelowna today. Members of…
Kamloops considering creating its own housing non-profit
The City of Kamloops is considering creating its own non-profit dedicated to affordable housing, but…
TRENDING NOW: Cockatoo thinks it’s a dog when doorbell rings
This delivery driver was in for quite the surprise. Yes, there was a dog in…
Abduction of BC siblings pre-planned: RCMP
Two BC children who are the subject of an Amber Alert may have been moved…
After receiving honorary degree, Okanagan nation leader reflects on decades of service
From an early age, suiki?st (Pauline Terbasket) knew there was something more for her in…
Zias in Summerland celebrates 25 years at iconic stone restaurant
Zias Stonehouse Restaurant in Summerland has a rock-solid foundation. As a local heritage building, it's…
Penticton councillor cleared to resume public activities
After holding a special meeting yesterday, July 24, Penticton city council ruled the “matter closed”…
Bonfire at Coldstream bush party sparks $1,150 fine
Police were called to a bush party at 3 a.m. on Sunday about 5 km…
How Paul Bernardo’s prison transfer renewed an old legal debate over just two words
OTTAWA – The federal Conservatives say Canadians angry over Paul Bernardo's move to a medium-security…
Kamloops mayor accused of using city councillor’s family as leverage
Kamloops city councillor Katie Neustaeter has accused the mayor of trying to use her family…