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Former IH top doc paid $350,000 before going to jail for sex crimes
The criminally convicted former chief medical health officer earned one of the highest salaries of…
Human bones found near Thompson River in Kamloops
The eroded riverbanks of Thompson River in Kamloops permitted the discovery of human bones which…
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady at 5%, says economy is weakening
OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per…
RCMP ramping up distracted driving enforcement across BC
Police across BC are increasing their enforcement of distracted driving laws because of the biannual…
Evacuated Shuswap residents set to tour area razed by wildfire
Some residents of one of the regions most devastated by wildfires in British Columbia will…
There are native mussels in the Okanagan. Here’s why they’re important
It isn’t out of the ordinary to see shells on the shorelines and river edges…
The best affordable performance cars: Edmunds
There’s often a point when car enthusiasts are looking to purchase their first new performance…
Kamloops woman convicted of fraud sentenced to year in prison
A Kamloops judge has ruled a fraudster will serve her sentence in prison, refusing to…
Tennis ball wasteland? Game grapples with a fuzzy yellow recycling problem
NEW YORK (AP) — Tennis has a fuzzy yellow problem most players don’t think about…
Tesla dealership coming to Okanagan
There are lots of Tesla cars driving around the Okanagan but the closest dealership in…
A remote BC island makes history in fight for affordable housing
A remote Canadian island is breaking ground on a new way to buffer the negative…
Air Canada apologizes for booting passengers who complained about vomit-smeared seats
Air Canada says it has apologized to two passengers who were escorted off a plane…
British Columbians divided on use of biometrics to make purchases: poll
A recent public opinion poll asked how Canadians how they feel about the use of…
What today’s interest rate decision means, and what experts say is next
The Bank of Canada surprised almost no one when it held interest rates steady at…
Sales down but prices up in Kamloops, Okanagan real estate markets
Wildfires may have played a role in slowing housing sales in Kamloops and the Okanagan…
TRENDING NOW: A cat playing poker
You have to be careful when playing poker with this cat. You may think he…
BC teacher suspended for ‘bad cop’ tactics
A BC teacher was reprimanded after he used self-described "bad cop" tactics when he was…
Many can breathe ‘sigh of relief’ as BC’s wildfire risk drops, minister says
The end is near for British Columbia's fire season, but the provincial emergency management minister…
No more secret meetings between developers and Kelowna city council
Whether it’s on the phone or over coffee, anyone trying to influence a Kelowna city…
BC Urban Mayors’ Caucus lives on post-pandemic
Kelowna mayor Tom Dyas is meeting with other mayors of major urban centres in B.C.…
On emotional bus tours, residents return to West Kelowna to view the ashes
Annick deGooyer knew that her family's home of more than 20 years had been destroyed…
Highway 97 near Summerland set to reopen Sept. 16
Relief is coming for commuters in the Okanagan who rely on Highway 97. The section…
Kamloops bylaw officer fined after hitting pedestrian
A Kamloops bylaw officer was fined $1,500 after colliding with a pedestrian in a City…
Sunny weekend ahead for Kamloops and the Okanagan
There’s nothing but sunny skies in the forecast for this coming weekend in Kamloops and…