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iN PHOTOS: Fascinating fossils at ancient bed near Kamloops
July 21, 2025 - 4:00 AM

The well-preserved fossils at an ancient bed near Kamloops show the flora and fauna of an evolutionary period 50 million years ago called the Eocene epoch.
Innovative café opening in Vernon breaks down employment barriers
June 29, 2025 - 6:00 AM
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An artsy café opening in Vernon this summer will be operated by residents with diverse abilities as part of a broader movement for inclusivity.
'Transfer of pain': No answers for Merritt family after missing loved one's remains found
June 26, 2025 - 6:00 AM

The Merritt family of Miguel Mack is reeling after receiving confirmation his remains were found earlier this month, after two tragic years of searching for their missing family member.
Starving German shepherd puppies in Thompson-Nicola surrendered to BC SPCA
June 19, 2025 - 12:30 PM

The BC SPCA stepped in after an accidental litter of puppies put their owner in a tough spot as he tried to find homes for the dogs.
Kelowna spent $83M on its highest paid employees in 2024
June 18, 2025 - 4:45 PM

Kelowna has released its list for the highest paid city employees of 2024.
Penticton MLA circumventing city to get residents say on controversial homeless camp
June 04, 2025 - 7:00 AM

The mayor of Penticton and Penticton-Summerland’s MLA had a bone to pick with each other last week over a controversial homeless encampment in the city, now a town hall meeting is planned where local residents can have their say.
Former Kamloops woman, domestic assault survivor fights back for others with comfort kits
May 28, 2025 - 6:00 AM

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BC prison guard bitten by colleague claims incident caused PTSD
May 24, 2025 - 12:30 PM

BC prison guard Dallis Van Steinburg was taking part in a mock exercise with some colleagues in 2019 as part of her training to get on the emergency response team.
West Kelowna resident demands financial review of controversial water treatment plant
May 20, 2025 - 4:50 PM

People in West Kelowna who get water from the Rose Valley water treatment plant have had water quality problems, unexpected costs on their water bills and have had to deal with miscommunication from the city about the situation.
iN VIDEO: Kamloops outdoorsman shares backcountry lifestyle, survival tips
May 19, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Kamloops resident Marshall Krasser knows how to survive in the backcountry after growing up in the Ozarks in Missouri, learning how to hunt, fish and be self-sufficient in the wilderness.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

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

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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