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Vandalism at Kamloops mayor's business raises concerns about local politicians safety
August 01, 2025 - 6:00 PM

Municipal politicians in Kamloops are no strangers to threats to their safety in the past few years.
Keep an eye on the sky: Severe weather brewing in Okanagan, Kamloops
August 01, 2025 - 2:30 PM

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for a big chunk of the B.C. Interior following a hot and dry July for Kamloops and parts of the Okanagan.
Kamloops mayor files second lawsuit against councillor
August 01, 2025 - 11:32 AM

The mayor of Kamloops is taking a city councillor to court for claims of defamation.
City concerned about confidential documents after Kamloops mayor's dealership ransacked
August 01, 2025 - 6:00 AM

If the mayor of Kamloops had municipal records in his business when it was ransacked, city hall wants to know, but he isn't saying.
iN NUMBERS: Billionaires and super rich in Okanagan, Kamloops
August 01, 2025 - 5:00 AM

There are a few billionaires who get all the publicity: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and a handful of others. But there are some homegrown billionaires right here in Kamloops and the Okanagan that deserve the same amount of the spotlight.
iN PHOTOS: Oh Dear! Deer shenanigans in Kamloops, Okanagan
August 01, 2025 - 4:00 AM

Deer are everywhere in the natural and urban spaces in Kamloops and the Okanagan and sometimes can be very entertaining to observe.
Five charged in lengthy Kamloops drug trade investigation
July 31, 2025 - 3:44 PM

Five people are facing more than 40 criminal charges as a Kamloops RCMP investigation that began nearly two years ago comes to a close.
City of Kamloops top employee resigns, blames mayor
July 31, 2025 - 3:11 PM

The top city employee has resigned after more than 20 years of service at Kamloops city hall, and pointed blame at the mayor on his way out.
Man who jumped from Kamloops bridge presumed drowned: RCMP
July 31, 2025 - 2:40 PM

Kamloops RCMP say a 23-year-old man is presumed to have drowned in the Thompson River after jumping from the Overlanders Bridge Wednesday evening.
iN PHOTOS: Backyard BioBlitz wants your snaps of flora, fauna in Okanagan, Kamloops
July 30, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Residents in Kamloops and the Okanagan are out in nature this week taking photographs of flora and fauna to submit to the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s annual BioBlitz Event.
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iN DISCUSSION: 'Bizarre' HRT decision 'should be appealed'
Here you'll find reader responses to stories, letters to the editor and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week. They may have been edited slightly for readability. RE: Friday, July 30 newsletter editorial about

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

iN VIDEO: Peek inside these homes for the ultra-wealthy for sale in Kelowna
While many people in Kelowna are struggling to pay their rent or mortgage, the ultra-wealthy are perusing listings like these luxurious mansions where a sports car has more living space than a nuclear family. Harrison Peers is a real estate

Local News Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

Vandalism at Kamloops mayor's business raises concerns about local politicians safety

Keep an eye on the sky: Severe weather brewing in Okanagan, Kamloops

Kamloops mayor files second lawsuit against councillor

City concerned about confidential documents after Kamloops mayor's dealership ransacked

iN NUMBERS: Billionaires and super rich in Okanagan, Kamloops

iN PHOTOS: Oh Dear! Deer shenanigans in Kamloops, Okanagan

Five charged in lengthy Kamloops drug trade investigation

City of Kamloops top employee resigns, blames mayor

Man who jumped from Kamloops bridge presumed drowned: RCMP

iN PHOTOS: Backyard BioBlitz wants your snaps of flora, fauna in Okanagan, Kamloops

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