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A 250-year plan is in the works to protect Okanagan-Similkameen watersheds
May 03, 2025 - 2:30 PM
Remembering the Kamloops canneries, farms and orchards in 'simpler' times
March 03, 2025 - 7:00 AM

Brian Stainton was born and raised in Kamloops and remembers a much different city growing up in the 1950s, it was a landscape bursting with agriculture.
Union wanted $40,000 after Peachland published fired employee's name in error
February 01, 2025 - 7:00 AM

The union representing staff at the District of Peachland wanted $40,000 after the municipality accidentally published the name of a former employee it had fired and paid off.
'Best bang for our buck?': BC bureaucrats making more money and working from home
December 28, 2024 - 12:00 PM

With many BC public service employees working from home, a lobby group is concerned taxpayers aren’t getting their money’s worth.
Syilx mother and daughter's documentary 'Horse Woman' about more than horses
November 23, 2024 - 6:00 AM

A North Okanagan mother and daughter are celebrating the release of their documentary about the need for resilience, familial and cultural ties, and a connection to the land.
Fostering rescued dogs inspires new book from West Kelowna author
November 17, 2024 - 4:00 PM

The newest book from a West Kelowna author is now available in stores in the Okanagan and a portion of the proceeds will go toward a Kelowna dog rescue.
Uber to expand across BC including Kamloops and Okanagan
November 15, 2024 - 7:00 PM
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Options are widening for ride hailers in Kamloops as tech giant Uber expands its BC footprint.
South Okanagan pedophile charged for sexual assault while on bail
November 12, 2024 - 6:00 AM

In the months and weeks before being sent to prison for 10 years, a South Okanagan pedophile allegedly sexually abused another victim while on bail.
Kelowna daycare on the hook $10,000 for underpaying staffer
November 03, 2024 - 12:30 PM

A Kelowna daycare is on the hook for $10,000 after it short-changed a former staff member when she left the job.
BC builder that ripped off senior sued for $400K from other unhappy clients
October 21, 2024 - 7:00 AM

In an effort to be able to afford a place to live in the notoriously expensive housing market of the Lower Mainland, BC teacher Kara Vanderwoude decided to buy a tiny house.
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New short-term rental bylaw means some in Kamloops may not be available
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Local News Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

A 250-year plan is in the works to protect Okanagan-Similkameen watersheds

Remembering the Kamloops canneries, farms and orchards in 'simpler' times

Union wanted $40,000 after Peachland published fired employee's name in error

'Best bang for our buck?': BC bureaucrats making more money and working from home

Syilx mother and daughter's documentary 'Horse Woman' about more than horses

Fostering rescued dogs inspires new book from West Kelowna author

Uber to expand across BC including Kamloops and Okanagan

South Okanagan pedophile charged for sexual assault while on bail

Kelowna daycare on the hook $10,000 for underpaying staffer

BC builder that ripped off senior sued for $400K from other unhappy clients

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