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Kamloops mayor files defamation suit against local developer
June 24, 2024 - 10:18 AM

The mayor of Kamloops has filed his second defamation suit in barely a year, this time against a local developer.
'Barbie' Oscars snubs prompt a backlash, even from Ken (and Hillary)
January 24, 2024 - 9:00 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — “Barbie” was the biggest hit of 2023, the highest-grossing movie ever directed by a woman and a bona fide cultural sensation that turned movie theaters pink and left a still-going trail of think pieces in the wake of Greta Gerwig's feminist fantasia.
Doubts raised over Buffy Sainte-Marie's past roil First Nations
October 27, 2023 - 9:00 PM

Indigenous people are grappling with doubts over singer Buffy Sainte-Marie's First Nations bona fides after a CBC story Friday raised doubts about her Indigenous ancestry and renewed debate about who gets to speak for whom.
The mutant tomatoes are here, and they come in peace
September 17, 2023 - 1:00 PM

This is the time of year when, without fail, readers send me photos of their mutant tomatoes.
One revenue source Thompson-Okanagan cities won't even consider
November 28, 2022 - 6:30 AM

Local governments have limited ability to raise money to run their towns and cities.
Hyundai Elantra N vs Volkswagen Golf GTI: Edmunds
September 28, 2022 - 11:00 PM
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Hyundai is one of just a few automakers that offer sporty performance-oriented versions of its small cars, and one of its newest is the 2022 Elantra N. Based on the redesigned and sharply styled Elantra small sedan, the N has a high-output engine, a sport-tuned suspension, upgraded brakes and other enhancements. It’s a bona-fide sport sedan priced under $35,000.
Vernon judge blasts debt collector that charged 40% annual interest
August 20, 2022 - 7:00 AM

A Vernon judge has accused a debt collection agency of purposely waiting almost two years before pursuing the money through the courts so it could rake up 40 percent interest on the loan.
Edmunds: 2022's best redesigned rides
July 20, 2022 - 10:00 PM
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There are two key points within the life cycle of a vehicle: the introduction of a fully redesigned model and a significant midlife update. If you’re looking to maximize your new vehicle purchase, knowing these timelines can help you make the best decision.
Zelenskyy’s unlikely journey from comedy to Ukrainian hero
February 26, 2022 - 11:02 AM

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — When Volodymyr Zelenskyy was growing up in southeastern Ukraine, his Jewish family spoke Russian and his father once forbade the younger Zelenskyy from going abroad to study in Israel. Instead, Zelenskyy studied law at home. Upon graduation, he found a new home in movie acting and comedy — rocketing in the 2010s to become one of Ukraine’s top entertainers with the TV series “Servant of the People.”
New plan for Okanagan tree fruits takes aim at backyard farmers
November 15, 2021 - 6:00 AM
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A new plan to “stabilize” the tree fruit industry could include a new taxing regime for wealthy homeowners who buy up agricultural land and get tax breaks.
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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 fourth week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall J

iN PHOTOS: How a Kamloops food photographer makes mouthwatering images
Kamloops resident Crystal Hughes had a passion for photography since high school. After earning diplomas in holistic nutrition, and starting a family, she combined her love for photography, healthy food and cooking. She's been working a

Nebraska judge's ruling moves the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Three weeks after Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana the state moved a step closer to allowing it Tuesday when a judge ruled that the petitions that put the question on the ballot were valid.

UBCO downtown Kelowna highrise debacle casts doubt on new 40-storey tower
City councillors expressed some concerns Monday about a proposed 40-storey tower on St. Paul Street right next to the UBC Okanagan’s downtown debacle, but the project is moving ahead. City council voted to approve the “form and

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