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iN PHOTOS: Six colourful wildflowers growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
May 21, 2025 - 4:00 AM

There are so many kinds of wildflowers to find and identify while out exploring the grasslands in the Okanagan and Kamloops, and the following are just a few common ones you can keep an eye out for.
BC teacher who referred to Black Lives Matter protesters as 'animals' gets reprimanded
May 18, 2025 - 4:00 PM

A BC teacher who denied that racism existed, and referred to Black Lives Matter protesters as animals, has been reprimanded.
Kamloops man lived for four years in dugout camp before it was dismantled
January 17, 2025 - 7:55 AM

To passersby and neighbours in heated homes, he's sitting on a trash heap, an eyesore that prompts calls to authorities.
Historic Kamloops steam train may soon huff and puff to Vernon
January 04, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Big plans are underway for the iconic Spirit of Kamloops steam locomotive #2141 that has been sitting idle since 2020 after decades of entertaining locals and visitors with numerous rail tours.
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops mourns loss of beloved Red Bridge
September 20, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Some members of the Kamloops community are mourning the loss of a heritage bridge that was destroyed by fire Thursday and they're sharing memories and photographs on social media.
iN VIDEO: Paddlewheeler Wanda Sue spotted on South Thompson river in Kamloops
August 07, 2024 - 6:00 AM

The paddlewheeler Wanda Sue was spotted cruising along the river in Kamloops over the weekend causing a bit of stir among its fans.
iN PHOTOS: Creative captures of railway bridges in Kamloops, Okanagan
June 14, 2024 - 2:30 PM

The trestle bridges, swing bridges and lift bridges along the rail lines in Kamloops and the Okanagan have interesting histories and can be unique subjects of photography.
Why a CN railroad bridge in Kamloops has two tall towers
June 09, 2024 - 6:30 AM

Kamloops commuters drive past the CN railroad bridge that spans the North Thompson River every day, but some might not know the bridge holds a unique claim to fame.
Senior photographs and reflects on decaying family sawmill in Kamloops backcountry
June 08, 2024 - 7:00 AM

This spring avid outdoor enthusiast Darrel Frolek hiked for an hour through the bush near Trapp Lake to photograph the decaying remains of a sawmill site he lived at seven decades ago.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
May 07, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of May 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
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THOMPSON: More questions than answers following Trump's attack on Iran
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iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

Local News Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

iN PHOTOS: Six colourful wildflowers growing in Okanagan, Kamloops

BC teacher who referred to Black Lives Matter protesters as 'animals' gets reprimanded

Kamloops man lived for four years in dugout camp before it was dismantled

Historic Kamloops steam train may soon huff and puff to Vernon

iN PHOTOS: Kamloops mourns loss of beloved Red Bridge

iN VIDEO: Paddlewheeler Wanda Sue spotted on South Thompson river in Kamloops

iN PHOTOS: Creative captures of railway bridges in Kamloops, Okanagan

Why a CN railroad bridge in Kamloops has two tall towers

Senior photographs and reflects on decaying family sawmill in Kamloops backcountry

iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say

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