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NASA, CSA name Jeremy Hansen to be first Canadian to encircle the moon
HOUSTON – A square-jawed fighter pilot from southwestern Ontario donned the mantle of Canada’s newest…
TRENDING NOW: Who knew ripping paper was so funny
This video is an oldie but a goodie. The hysterical laughter from Micah, who was…
Fungus that causes disease that can wipe out bats detected in B.C.
A deadly fungus that can devastate bat populations has made its way to B.C. The…
New York OKs 99 more pot shop licenses after court ruling
NEW YORK (AP) — New York regulators approved 99 new provisional licenses for recreational marijuana…
UBC asks students to uninstall TikTok app, citing ‘not yet’ proven data risks
VANCOUVER – The University of British Columbia is encouraging students to uninstall the TikTok app…
Penticton Art Gallery’s funding restored after council hears from curator
Funding to the Penticton Art Gallery has been restored to $125,000 after City Council originally…
Lower prices, more stops in Kamloops this season for popular Vernon food truck
The Lobster Pot food truck based in Vernon is rolling again for the season, and…
B.C. lawyer involved in $34M fraud barred from trading
A B.C. lawyer involved in a $34-million fraudulent scheme to manipulate share prices has been…
Suspect in throat slashing on Surrey bus faces four terrorism charges
SURREY, B.C. – A suspect accused of slashing a person's throat on a bus in…
Kelowna RCMP arrest dangerous driver, appeal for dash-cam footage
Kelowna RCMP are seeking dash-cam footage following multiple complaints and the arrest of a dangerous…
Bringing Lolita home: How to release a long-captive orca?
SEATTLE (AP) — An ambitious plan announced last week to return Lolita, a killer whale…
Truckers use radio to keep Highway 5 safe during dangerous pass north of Kamloops
A trucker made a risky decision to pass other drivers after a passing lane had…
B.C. director raises autism awareness with movie ‘When Time Got Louder’
It can be a double edged sword, inclusivity in film. The two steps forward taken…
Vancouver Islander scoops $55M lotto win
A Vancouver Island man has scooped a whopping $55-million lottery win. William Scott Gurney had…
Penticton massage therapist barred from treating females
A Penticton massage therapist has been barred from treating female patients. According to a March…
Nursing program at Okanagan College coming to an end
Health-care training is expanding in Kelowna but it means nursing students will have to shift…
Former Vernon school trustee candidate issued ‘no trespass order’
A School District 22 trustee candidate who ran unsuccessfully under the conservative Christian slate ParentsVoice…
Prime Minister’s official residence infested with rodents: National Capital Commission
OTTAWA – When a lumber baron first built a home for his wife at 24…
B.C. midwife accused of billing for delivery she didn’t do
A B.C. midwife stands accused of billing the province for a delivery that she didn't…
TRENDING NOW: Tom Segura’s mom lets one rip
Finally, proof of what comedian Tom Segura has been bragging about for years. On his…
Trump’s day in court as criminal defendant: What to know
NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in history, a former U.S. president has…
iN VIDEO: Commercial trucker under investigation for near miss north of Kamloops
A dangerous passing effort by a commercial transport truck north of Kamloops on the weekend…
B.C. teacher suspended for pushing student out of classroom
A B.C. teacher has been suspended for a day for pushing a Grade 7 pupil…
Zellers returns to Kamloops with mixed reviews
A steady turnout of shoppers arrived to check out the new Zellers at Aberdeen mall…