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Family of dogs that were part of a large B.C. rescue have moved from trauma to treats
May 02, 2021 - 11:24 AM

When the BC SPCA took in 119 small dogs from a property near Fort Nelson in March, among them was a terrier mix soon to be named Cookie who had seven puppies.
Kamloops RCMP looking for suspicious van that followed kids
February 25, 2021 - 2:02 PM

Kamloops RCMP are appealing to the public for help in identifying a suspicious van seen near a school that followed two school children yesterday in the Meadowland Crescent area.
A look back at Christmas from a half century ago
December 25, 2020 - 8:00 AM

If you were sitting around the table for Christmas dinner in the Thompson-Okanagan 50 years ago, there was likely one dominant topic of conversation. Gauging from newspaper stories from the season in 1968, residents joined the rest of the world focused on mankind's attempt to conquer the greatest technological challenge of the day - putting a man on the Moon.
Work from home? New office towers in Kamloops, Kelowna defy the pandemic trend
December 14, 2020 - 6:00 AM

Construction of the 23-storey Landmark 7 office tower in Kelowna hasn’t slowed because of COVID-19.
Kamloops woman rescues dog trapped in hot car
August 26, 2020 - 11:06 AM

A Kamloops woman is calling for more attention to the well-being of pets after she spotted a dog in a hot car and argued with the owner on video.
New puppy? SPCA offers up 5 elements of humane dog training
August 02, 2020 - 6:00 PM

The SPCA is offering up some tips to ensure that your four-legged family members are happy and behave in a way that's not totally unruly.
Cool start to summer comes with one bonus — fewer mosquito bites, for now
June 20, 2020 - 2:00 PM

If you're looking for the bright side of this cool start to summer, count your mosquito bites.
Six expert tips on raising a new puppy amid a pandemic
April 26, 2020 - 7:00 AM

If you have adopted a dog to keep you company through the pandemic, isolation could cause you to miss some crucial steps in raising a puppy — socializing and training.
This might be the perfect time to adopt a pet, just remember it's a long-term commitment, trainer says
April 04, 2020 - 7:00 AM

Many of us are stuck at home right now and will be for at least another couple months. For those feeling lonely and a little blue, this may be the perfect time to adopt a new pet.
iN PHOTOS: Meet Cooper, Lumby's favourite resident
February 29, 2020 - 7:00 AM

When he walks past the local school, the kids call out to him, and when he heads into local businesses he always gets a treat, and he’s now getting invitations from people wanting his company.
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ONE YEAR LATER: Memories of Snowbird crash fresh in minds of Kamloops residents
Residents of a Kamloops neighbourhood are still grappling with the fallout from a Canadian Snowbird plummeting from the sky and crashing through the peace of their everyday lives. An obvious reminder of the May 17, 2020 crash that killed Ca

New Okanagan-produced fermented coffee drink hits the shelves
We have definitely become a drink culture with so many delicious options available now — with and without alcohol. Virgin bevvies have become better than ever with the arrival of kombucha and chilled coffee products swerving into the super

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Local News Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

Family of dogs that were part of a large B.C. rescue have moved from trauma to treats

Kamloops RCMP looking for suspicious van that followed kids

A look back at Christmas from a half century ago

Work from home? New office towers in Kamloops, Kelowna defy the pandemic trend

Kamloops woman rescues dog trapped in hot car

New puppy? SPCA offers up 5 elements of humane dog training

Cool start to summer comes with one bonus — fewer mosquito bites, for now

Six expert tips on raising a new puppy amid a pandemic

This might be the perfect time to adopt a pet, just remember it's a long-term commitment, trainer says

iN PHOTOS: Meet Cooper, Lumby's favourite resident

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