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Oddities, stories and treasures of the scrapyard
July 13, 2014 - 10:32 AM

KAMLOOPS – A brief stroll past the pavement and the dusty metal gates of the Kamloops Scrap Iron yard reveals stories, treasures and odd metal knick-knacks across an expansive lot all roasting in 35-degree temperatures under the sun.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

Toyota Highlander dethrones Honda CR-V as most stolen vehicle in Canada
TORONTO - The Toyota Highlander was the most stolen vehicle in 2023, dethroning the Honda CR-V as the nation's t
November 19, 2024 9:00 PM
'Bomb cyclone' hitting B.C. sounds scary, but meteorologist says name isn't alarmist
VANCOUVER - Hurricane-force winds of more than 120 km/h are hitting parts of the British Columbia coast and more than 1
November 19, 2024 8:09 PM
Cargo jet reported 'flight control problem' before sliding off Vancouver runway
VANCOUVER - Air traffic control audio shows a Boeing 767 cargo jet reported a "flight control problem" involving a mech
November 19, 2024 7:34 PM
Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the ca
November 19, 2024 7:00 PM
BC man allegedly confesses to two killings; coroners ruled them accidents
A BC man is currently on trial in a Kamloops courtroom after implicating himself in two Kootenay killings that polic
November 19, 2024 6:00 PM

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