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The history behind Kamloops area place names
August 29, 2020 - 12:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Have you ever wondered how places like Barnhartvale or Cherry Creek got their names?
Interior man convicted of violent sexual assault against partner
October 05, 2018 - 8:00 PM

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How a Kamloops quilter's designs inspired a Texas museum exhibit
October 05, 2018 - 5:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - For local quilter Katja Marek, it all started with a love for glass and quilts.
1,400 marijuana plants seized from Shuswap home
October 05, 2018 - 4:01 PM

MALAKWA - A Malakwa man is facing charges after 1,400 marijuana plants were seized from a Shuswap home.
Kamloops RCMP suspect foul play in missing person case
October 05, 2018 - 12:18 PM

KAMLOOPS - Police in Kamloops now believe that a missing man last seen at his home earlier this week may have met with foul play.
More than 100 cats surrendered to Penticton SPCA by one owner
October 05, 2018 - 9:42 AM

PENTICTON - A massive intake of cats and kittens is putting a strain on resources at the South Okanagan's B.C. SPCA branch.
Why changes could be coming to the way cities approve public banners
October 04, 2018 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - At the intersection of Fortune Drive, Tranquille Road and 8 Street in Kamloops, there's an opening between two city-owned poles which is usually home to banners put up by the public.
Police in Kamloops searching for missing man
October 04, 2018 - 10:22 AM

KAMLOOPS - Police in Kamloops are asking for the public's help in locating a missing man.
Chinese citizen from Kelowna may not be deported for drug trafficking conviction after all
October 03, 2018 - 5:30 PM

KELOWNA - A Chinese immigrant who lived in Kelowna when he sold cocaine to an undercover officer has had his sentence reduced after the court realized he could be deported.
Kelowna Rockets to host 2020 Memorial Cup
October 03, 2018 - 3:01 PM

KELOWNA - It's official — the host city for the 2020 Memorial Cup will be right here in the Southern Interior.
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Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Kamloops lobby group says new housing rules lack rental protections
A Kamloops lobby group is calling on city hall to protect renters amid plans to densify urban neighbourhoods. New City of Kamloops plans "don't go far enough" to prioritize renters displaced by redevelopment, according to a Tr

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