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Murder was 'unexpected' by accused, trial of former B.C. lawyer hears
October 08, 2025 - 4:10 PM

VANCOUVER — A former Kamloops, B.C., lawyer admits to killing his client, but his defence counsel says it wasn't planned and that evidence at the trial doesn't support a first-degree murder conviction for Rogelio ‘Butch’ Bagabuyo.
The Latest: Gaza death toll passes 60,000 as Israel and Trump feel pressure over famine alert
July 29, 2025 - 1:34 PM

The Palestinian death toll in Gaza passed 60,000 on Tuesday. The world's leading authority on food crises said the “ worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out” in the territory of over 2 million people as

Trapped miners named as rescue chief tells of air flow and stable route behind debris
July 24, 2025 - 9:29 PM

Natural air is flowing to the area where three contractors are trapped in a northern British Columbia mine, the operator's safety chief said, adding that there appears to be a stable rescue route to them behind the massive rockfall that cut them off.
Contractor handed $150K fine after Kamloops concrete collapse
July 12, 2025 - 12:00 PM

A company was fined nearly $150,000 for worksite failures that led to a concrete collapse in Kamloops this spring.
At least 60 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza as Israel lets minimal aid in
May 23, 2025 - 12:27 PM

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — At least 60 people were killed by Israeli strikes across Gaza in a 24-hour period, Gaza's health ministry said Friday, as Israel pressed ahead with its military offensive and let in minimal aid to the strip.
Live updates: Trump’s meeting with Syria’s new president could mark a turning point for the Mideast
May 14, 2025 - 2:57 PM

President Donald Trump met with interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia, the first encounter between the two nations’ leaders in 25 years and one that could mark a turning point for the region as Syria struggles to emerge from decades of international isolation.
Wrong equipment at City Gardens jobsite in Kamloops led to concrete collapse
May 08, 2025 - 7:00 PM

A workplace investigation in Kamloops found a concrete company used the wrong equipment and was overseen by an underqualified supervisor when a parkade roof collapsed at the city's largest-ever residential build.
Torchcraft Roofing Seals the Deal When it Comes to Torch-On Roofing
March 03, 2025 - 5:00 AM
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Having a subject matter expert who can answer your questions can save you both time and money. Roofing is no different. If you have questions, then you are in luck—Vernon's Torchcraft Roofing have answers for the most-asked roofing questions for you.
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.
Shuswap man sues because his driveway is the wrong colour
August 18, 2024 - 7:00 PM
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A Shuswap man who wanted "light black" concrete for his new sidewalk has taken legal action against the contractor, arguing the cement poured was the wrong colour.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Canada's only desert is in B.C. but not where you think it is
Canada’s only desert is in the Southern Interior of B.C. but it might not be where you think it is. They lay that claim in Osoyoos, where you’ll find the Nk’Mip desert cult
July 03, 2021 12:03 PM
Murdered Vernon senior likely discovered accused at his isolated property
Crown prosecutors allege that Peter Michael Visintainer murdered 79-year-old Wolf-Ingo Rudolf Beyer when Beyer discovered Visintainer at his rural property deep in the hills off Westside Road.
August 05, 2025 2:00 PM
5 nasty bugs in the B.C. Interior you might want to stay on top of
Armed with an exoskeleton, a stinky smell and sometimes even a pair of pinchers, these Okanagan bugs are the talk of the town, according to one pest control expert. Matthew Wright, manager o
August 20, 2022 3:31 PM
Here's what a hectare really looks like
When we talk about the size of a forest fire, we usually talk in hectares. But just how big is a hectare anyways? The word hectare comes from the Greek word ‘hekaton’ which means
August 15, 2021 12:03 PM
Chasing down the legend of Vernon's underground tunnels
At least once a month someone will ask Gerry Sellars about the tunnels which allegedly run under the streets of downtown Vernon. And often before he can answer, they'll tell stories of p
May 11, 2020 7:00 AM
Quashing rumours floating around off-grid community of Frederick on Kamloops Lake
A curious little community 20 kilometres into the mountains from Kamloops is entirely off-the-grid and has been the subject of ridiculous rumours. Located at the end of several kilometres of
August 29, 2025 6:00 AM
The fight against Kelowna’s plan to spend $135M on two kilometres of road
Buried in a city plan, that isn’t exactly leisurely reading, is a plan for a two kilometre stretch of road in Kelowna with a price tag of $135 million. The Clement Avenue Extension fro
October 09, 2025 4:00 AM
Vernon woman sentenced in massive Saskatchewan drug bust
VERNON - A 19-year-old Vernon woman pleaded guilty to her role in a massive cross-border cocaine trafficking operation this week in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Shae Marjorie Jager is the mo
July 24, 2013 10:54 AM
North Okanagan woman faces trial over sexual abuse of young boy at ministry-funded home
VERNON - A former youth worker faces allegations of sexual assault and sexual touching against a minor in relation to an incident that occurred during her employment at a government-funded care ho
August 13, 2018 6:30 PM
Penticton fraudster convinced everyone she had cancer — including her husband
WHILE ON PROBATION FOR FRAUD, SHE FOUND PLENTY OF NEW VICTIMS IN THE OKANAGAN. Scott can clearly remember where he was six years ago when his wife told him she had cancer. She&
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