Local Journalism Initiative

Fine, driving restrictions for Kamloops man behind wheel in fatal collision
A Kamloops man who was behind the wheel of the pickup truck that struck and…

Why better bioplastics can’t end the plastic crisis
Plastic products made from corn, wheat stubble, and other plants could soon become more common…

A sushi chef’s journey to source only B.C. seafood
For Dai Fukasaku sushi is beautiful in its simplicity – a simplicity that demands local…

From forestry to fondant, Clearwater pivots to an elegant new industry
Less than two years after the devastating loss of a major employer in the area,…
Cache Creek mayor wants completely independent audit of TNRD expenses
At the TNRD regular Board of Directors Meeting of March 11, the board voted to…

House arrest for Kamloops man who left roommate’s body next to dumpster
A Kamloops man who disposed of his deceased roommate next to a dumpster outside his…

Dealings with security guards at Kamloops homeless storage facility usually cordial
Members of Kamloops’ homeless population say their interactions with security guards around a city storage…

Meet the B.C. man seeking to destroy those giant hornets
Paul van Westendorp, B.C.’s top beekeeper, will be busy this summer searching for and destroying…
What now, after shooting death leads to conviction, manslaughter plea?
Mounties are not expecting any meaningful disruption in the flow of drugs into Kamloops following…

Kamloops man found guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder
A Kamloops man will spend at least 25 years in prison after being found guilty…

Indigenous fishers charged during closure to argue in court
Several First Nations people will be in court asserting their Aboriginal right to fish after…

How cannabis helped this Syilx woman walk again
Sitting in a little cafe in Syilx territory in downtown Vernon, Jayna Pooley clinks her…

Konanz ready for another run at MP job for South Okanagan-West Kootenay
After losing by just over one per cent of the vote, Helena Konanz is taking…

South Okanagan MP Cannings to run again in next federal election
Current NDP MP for the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding, Richard Cannings, is throwing his hat…

The silence of Sanford Williams: B.C. master carver and his wife navigate racism
Master carver Sanford Williams is well known among art circles across Canada. His carvings adorn…