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iN VIDEO: An homage to the tumbling tumbleweeds of Kamloops
The unique, desert-like landscapes of Kamloops would not be complete without the tumbling tumbleweeds that…
Smoky skies bulletin issued for South Thompson, Boundary
It’s going to get smoky in the South Thompson region for the next couple of…
iN VIDEO: Baby bat reunited with mother on south Okanagan property
A woman in the south Okanagan had an exciting night on July 31 when her…
iN PHOTOS: Funny wildlife moments caught on cameras in Thompson-Okanagan
Some photographers in the Okanagan and Kamloops areas shared meme-worthy, funny wildlife photos this summer,…
iN VIDEO: Highly flammable invasive plant spreading in North Okanagan
While the yellow flowers of Scotch broom might be pretty, the invasive plant is cause…
The Friendly Canadian: Kamloops athlete wins Olympic gold in hammer throw
A member of the Kamloops Track and Field Club, Ethan Katzberg, made a record-breaking hammer…
‘Perfect storm’: Mosquito population explodes in Kamloops, Okanagan
Some residents and outdoor enthusiasts in the Okanagan and Kamloops area are being bothered, and…
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops and Okanagan skies full of surprises, day and night
Summer skies over Kamloops and the Okanagan are always changing, and never fail to dazzle…
Man presumed drowned in Kamloops still missing; loved ones want closure
A man from Red Deer, Alberta, who was presumed drowned after being swept away in…
iN VIDEO: Paddlewheeler Wanda Sue spotted on South Thompson river in Kamloops
The paddlewheeler Wanda Sue was spotted cruising along the river in Kamloops over the weekend…
Kamloops woman makes wriggling discovery in local creek
An outdoor enthusiast in Kamloops made a creepy crawly discovery earlier this week while with…
How the homeless community is faring after a Kamloops shelter closed
The Loop resource centre on Kamloops' North Shore served roughly 100 clients for several years,…
Kamloops church fire appeared to start in roof
Kamloops firefighters rushed to the scene within minutes of a fire at a downtown church…
iN PHOTOS: Hope’s historic Othello Tunnels opening this month after three years of repair work
Part of the popular Othello Tunnels in Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park are set to open…
More residents illegally dumping trash, others trying to clean it up in Thompson-Okanagan
An increasing amount of trash is piling up in ditches and dump sites off dirt…
Kamloops man giving away $10K in free renovations, looking for nominations
The owner of a small renovation company in Kamloops is running a contest to help…
iN PHOTOS: Funny wildlife moments in Thompson-Okanagan Part Two
There doesn’t appear to be a shortage of wild animals doing funny things in Kamloops…
Once-in-a lifetime star explosion to appear in skies over Kamloops, Okanagan
Sky watchers in the Thompson-Okanagan could see a rare space phenomenon some time soon, a…
Diver finding assortment of treasures, garbage in Osoyoos Lake
A semi-retired scuba diver in Osoyoos has been hunting for treasures in Osoyoos Lake and…
Kamloops mom fights for autism assessment for young son
A Kamloops mother continues to get the runaround after years of trying to get her…
iN PHOTOS: Bizarre-looking insects in Thompson-Okanagan
Some photographers in Kamloops and the Okanagan have been busy this spring and summer snapping…
Vernon hiker rescues distressed mink wrapped up in fishing line
Vernon resident Michelle Gregoire made a rare and unfortunate discovery recently while she was hiking…
iN PHOTOS: Wildlife moms and young share tender moments in Thompson-Okanagan
Most babies in the animal kingdom are no longer babies at this time of year,…
Yes, that’s a swimming mermaid in Kelowna and she’s looking for friends
If you’ve seen swimmers wearing brightly coloured tails in pools and lakes this summer it…