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iN PHOTOS: Why rockhounding in Kamloops rocks
November 27, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Kamloops rockhound and geology enthusiast Lloyd Rempel loves rocks and has been collecting them and studying them for decades.
The weather will decide how pesky mosquitos will be in Kamloops, Okanagan
June 11, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Pesky mosquitos are beginning to appear in Kamloops and the Okanagan, but so far mosquito populations are expected to be average this season.
iN PHOTOS: Murals brighten spaces, tell local stories in Kamloops, Okanagan
May 08, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Murals add pops of colour to the sides of buildings in Kamloops and the Okanagan, and showcase the unique character and artistic talents each city has to offer.
iN PHOTOS: Splish, splash birds take a bath in Kamloops, Okanagan
May 06, 2024 - 6:00 AM

These birds were spotted this spring bathing and preening in rivers and lakes in the Thompson-Okanagan region.
Sure, it might be cold and dark, but traveling to wintry places can be magical
January 03, 2024 - 4:46 AM

Planning a trip this winter? Yes, it’s tempting to look for sunny spots where you can lie on a beach or play golf. But some of my favorite winter vacations have been to northerly destinations at their coldest, darkest times of year.
A boulder-strewn village, screeching seabirds and sheep: Taking Portugal’s roads less traveled
December 06, 2023 - 7:21 AM

As we steered our rented hatchback up the narrow gravel road behind the walled city of Óbidos, we had the sinking feeling that Google Maps’ idea of the best route to the popular tourist destination wasn’t the standard way there, and certainly not the most direct.
Pepper X marks the spot as South Carolina pepper expert scorches his own Guinness Book heat record
October 16, 2023 - 8:48 PM

FORT MILL, S.C. (AP) — Ed Currie, the South Carolina hot pepper expert who crossbred and grew the Carolina Reaper that’s hotter than most pepper sprays police use to subdue unruly criminals, has broken his own world record with a pepper that’s three times hotter.
For remote and laid back Dunedin, a warm welcome to the Women's World Cup
July 30, 2023 - 10:19 PM

DUNEDIN, New Zealand (AP) — Hanging on the edge of the stunning South Island, in one of the world’s more remote countries, sat a scenic, minor-league sized city founded by Scottish immigrants.
The world's tallest flagpole. A tiny Maine town. An idea meant to unite people is dividing them
June 30, 2023 - 12:46 PM

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine (AP) — Lobster boat engines rumble to life in quiet coves. Lumberjacks trudge deep into the woods. Farmers tend expanses of wild blueberries. Maine’s Down East region is where the sunlight first kisses the East Coast of the United States each day, where the vast wilderness and ocean meet in one of the last places on the East Coast unspoiled by development.
Farmers markets thrive as customers and vendors who latched on during the pandemic remain loyal
June 27, 2023 - 6:23 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Farmers markets gave people something they desperately sought during the pandemic: A place to shop outdoors, and at the same time support smaller, often local businesses.
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iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are numerous kinds of juicy berries growing in Kamloops and the Okanagan in early summer each with bright colours, unique flavours and packed with nutrients. While some berries like raspberries are more common to find growing in garde

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Kootenay woman upset by deer cull sues realtor for 'misleading' her about neighbourhood
An Invermere woman who attempted to sue her real estate agent because she didn't like her neighbours or the fact that the town was culling deer has been ordered to pay special costs because of her behaviour over the seven years of litigation.

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iN PHOTOS: Why rockhounding in Kamloops rocks

The weather will decide how pesky mosquitos will be in Kamloops, Okanagan

iN PHOTOS: Murals brighten spaces, tell local stories in Kamloops, Okanagan

iN PHOTOS: Splish, splash birds take a bath in Kamloops, Okanagan

Sure, it might be cold and dark, but traveling to wintry places can be magical

A boulder-strewn village, screeching seabirds and sheep: Taking Portugal’s roads less traveled

Pepper X marks the spot as South Carolina pepper expert scorches his own Guinness Book heat record

For remote and laid back Dunedin, a warm welcome to the Women's World Cup

The world's tallest flagpole. A tiny Maine town. An idea meant to unite people is dividing them

Farmers markets thrive as customers and vendors who latched on during the pandemic remain loyal

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