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New York City rapper feared for his life on the Coquihalla Highway
CONTENT ADVISORY If you think gangster culture seems hardcore, try driving on the Coquihalla Highway.…
iN PHOTOS: Treasure trove of historical depictions of life from Kamloops to Osoyoos
A pioneer Okanagan photographer has gained attention recently with the discovery of his early chronicles…
Climate change threatens Canadian security, prosperity, warns stark spy agency brief
OTTAWA – Canada's spy service warns that climate change poses a profound, ongoing threat to…
Scholz: ‘consequences’ if China sends arms to Russia
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says there would be “consequences” if China sent…
B.C. octogenarian lawyer disbarred for facilitating ‘suspicious’ real estate deals
An octogenarian lawyer has been disbarred and is on the hook for $10,000 after he…
TRENDING NOW: Cute squirrel tries to act tough
A little critter stood its ground against somebody who was recording it. An adorable squirrel…
iN VIDEO: Semi pile-up shut down Coquihalla last night
Highway 5 was closed overnight, again, due to an incident involving at least three commercial…
B.C. woman killed in Mexico, boyfriend detained in suspected homicide
VANCOUVER – A Canadian man is being detained in Mexico for the suspected homicide of…
Latest Ohio derailment poses no public risk, officials say
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Authorities in Ohio say there is no indication of any risk…
TikTok to remain sponsor at Broadbent Institute conference despite security concerns
OTTAWA – The Broadbent Institute is keeping TikTok as a sponsor during their upcoming conference,…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Bank…
B.C. woman killed in Mexico, man detained in suspected homicide
VANCOUVER – A Canadian man is being detained in Mexico for the suspected homicide of…
Triple amputee travels far for perfect pup at Merritt animal rescue society
A triple amputee from Vancouver Island made the trek to an animal rescue society in…
Iconic RCMP musical ride returns to Salmon Arm this summer
The RCMP Musical Ride returning to Salmon Arm for a Canada Day performance this year…
Cat killed in Oliver house fire
A cat was found dead after a house fire on the outskirts of Oliver. Firefighters…
Sarah McLachlan, Blue Rodeo headline 2023 Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival
The Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival always includes some of Canada's top musicians, and…
Rocky Mountaineer buys Kamloops hotel for staff accommodation
Invictus Properties has acquired Scott’s Inn and Restaurant in Kamloops. It's the same company that…
Bronze vases stolen from Kelowna cemetery
Twenty bronze vases were stolen from a cemetery in Kelowna earlier this month and police…
Impaired Vernon driver crashes into hydro pole, knocks out power
An impaired driver knocked out the power for some Vernon residents this morning after he…
Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail gets $500,000 boost
A $500,000 boost from the province will help fund rail trail construction in the North…
Firearm report puts three Kamloops schools on hold and secure
Three Kamloops schools were under "hold and secure" this afternoon after a gun was reported…
Cartoonists criticize ‘Dilbert’ creator over racist remarks
NEW YORK (AP) — Cartoonists are pushing back against racist remarks made by “Dilbert” creator…
TRENDING NOW: ‘American Idol’ contestant’s voice shocks judges
The judges on American Idol were visibly shocked when Wé Ani started singing. The golden ticket…
Bed, Bath & Beyond closing stores in Kamloops, Kelowna
The Bed, Bath & Beyond department stores in Kamloops and Kelowna are on their final…