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Linebacker Jacob Roberts making most of chance to start with Calgary Stampeders
Preparation ensured Jacob Roberts was ready when the Calgary Stampeders needed him most. The second-year…
Extreme heat expected to be brief in Kamloops, Okanagan this week
Temperatures are expected to hit 35 C to 37 C and only cooling off to 18 C overnight.
THOMPSON: Donald the liar and the Jeffrey Epstein files
"Donald Trump’s great lengths to quash the Jeffrey Epstein fervour among Republicans isn’t working…and one particular Congressional effort to force the release of files could spiral the whole Epstein debacle out of his control."
Police identify human remains found after Coldstream house fire
“This is a heartbreaking tragedy, and our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected during this incredibly difficult time.”
2025 Major League Baseball Draft Signing Bonuses
Signing bonuses for the selections through competitive balance round A in the 2025 Major League…
Pospisil bounced in final NBO appearance by Bagnis in three sets
TORONTO — The Toronto Farewell Tour was short-lived. Veteran tennis player Vasek Pospisil of Vernon,…
Renaming of military bases stirs debate over Confederate ties
In 2023, amid a national reckoning on issues of race in America, seven Army bases’…
49ers embrace youth movement with potential influx of rookies in starting lineup
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers went into the past few training…
Demand doesn’t justify specialized scanner at future Kamloops cancer centre
Around 900 Royal Inland Hospital patients travel to Kelowna each year for a PET/CT scanner, frequently used to accurately detect cancer cells.
iN VIDEO: At $22M, this luxury estate in Shuswap is a deal
“Right now, we have four different buyers circling around and we’re waiting for the first one to land."
TRENDING NOW: Cook this guy some bacon already
Everyone has had the temptation to do this when there’s a cooking show on TV. …
TRENDING NOW: Masterclass in launching people off tubes
Could you launch someone with this much skill?
TRENDING NOW: Bunnies with attitude
These bunnies are getting grounded.
iN VIDEO: Hummingbird moths buzz around in Kamloops
They look like hummingbirds flitting from flower to flower.
‘Intimidated and scared:’ Shuswap realtor harassed by senior
"He persisted... it was terrifying.”
Summerland man accuses district of ‘playing dirty’ in lengthy mushroom farm dispute
The District of Summerland beat Brad Besler in court last month. This month, it took the dispute to the court of public opinion.
Peachland mayor not backing down after church refuses to sell property for fire hall
“The District of Peachland has invested a great deal of time and attention to the new firehall project. The request to the Baptist Church is not being made frivolously and our need has not changed now that the church has publicly announced its opposition."
iN PHOTOS: Relax and unwind at Japanese gardens in Kamloops, Okanagan
Stroll through the gardens include flowing water, bridges, plants, lanterns and fish.
Built on Service, Driven by Canadian Pride – Inside Vernon’s Home Building Centre
Business Spotlight
If you’re looking to support a 100% Canadian-owned chain at the heart of your community,…
iN NUMBERS: The progress on the fight against climate change in Thompson-Okanagan
It’s not all doom and gloom.
Skipping time off? In Canada you’re not alone
Surveys show most Canadians don’t take all their paid time off, citing a variety of reasons including economic uncertainty and banking vacation days for a big holiday. But the top reason respondents picked was to save time off for emergencies.
Kamloops sex offender planned to start new life with abducted teens
Janos Juckiewicz was arrested on Vancouver Island after abducting two teens whom he sexually assaulted over weeks.
Three seeded Canadians placed in separate quadrants at men’s National Bank Open draw
TORONTO — Felix Auger-Aliassime is of two minds about the raft of withdrawals from the…
Is BC doing enough to protect workers from AI?
Ten months after being urged to change the labour code to address artificial intelligence, the B.C. government is still considering its response.