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Sex offender planned to start new life with abducted Kamloops teens
July 25, 2025 - 6:00 AM

CONTENT ADVISORY - This article deals with sexual assault
'DOESN'T MAKE SENSE:' Domestic violence laws not in time for Bailey McCourt
July 19, 2025 - 7:00 PM

The flaws in the court system around how it handles domestic violence have been highlighted by the recent tragedy in Kelowna, but workers on the frontlines say attempts to protect victims won’t work until abusers can be kept in custody.
Groundwork laid to bring grizzly bears back to the North Cascades, Okanagan
July 19, 2025 - 7:00 AM

Different groups have been trying to bring grizzly bears back to the Okanagan for 30 years, and finally some progress is being made but it’s a lot of paperwork.
Family sue after 84-year-old BC woman leaves $1M estate to male escort
June 14, 2025 - 6:00 AM

An 84-year-old Vancouver woman, who left her $1-million estate to a male escort 54 years her junior, will see the courts decide whether he gets the money.
Merritt teens first on scene of hotel fire take action, alert guests
June 13, 2025 - 4:00 PM

Merritt teenagers Jacob Sutherland and Jayda Bonner didn’t hesitate to take action when they saw flames coming from the Comfort Inn & Suites on Crawford Avenue in the wee hours Friday.
Kamloops council asked municipal affairs minister for help with controversial mayor
June 09, 2025 - 6:00 PM

Kamloops city council had used up all its options to rein in the city's controversial mayor, but he remained undeterred so they reached out to the municipal affairs minister.
iN NUMBERS: Solid May rainfall in the Okanagan, not so much in Kamloops
June 04, 2025 - 5:00 AM

In this era of constant record-breaking climate events, regular, boring weather is something to celebrate.
Kelowna student's 'suspension' overturned; sues school district for $900,000
May 15, 2025 - 6:00 AM

A Kelowna mother successfully appealed when her daughter was forced to move schools. They are now taking the school district to court to claim nearly $1 million in damages.
EXCESSIVE FORCE: Penticton RCMP officers beat, tasered prolific offender, judge tosses evidence
May 14, 2025 - 12:00 PM

A BC Supreme Court judge has rejected the testimony of five Penticton RCMP officers, finding they used excessive force when an armed suspect was tasered 10 times.
Kamloops school trustee forgoes pay amid budget pressures
May 13, 2025 - 6:00 AM

A Kamloops school board trustee is leaving his stipend behind as area schools are facing budget pressures.
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iN DISCUSSION: Rats. So many rats
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of June 30. They may have been edited slightly for readability. The op

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

Rapper GloRilla is arrested on marijuana charges following investigation of a burglary at her home
Rapper GloRilla was arrested this week on felony drug charges after “a significant amount of marijuana” was found by police while they investigated a burglary at her home in Atlanta. GloRilla, whose real name is Gloria Woods, vo

Vernon's Tiki Village motel pitched to developers for $6M
Vernon's Tiki Village Inn Motel is up for sale, with the realtor pitching the prospect of the site being used for 180 multifamily apartment units. The Tiki Village Motel is on the market for $6-million with the sale including six n

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