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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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iN VIDEO: Lake Country couple leaves everything behind for new life on sailboat
It has been just over a year since Lake Country couple Tamara and Josh Lawrence left a typical life on the land to live on a 600-square-foot sailboat on the Atlantic Ocean. He was in corpora
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Three men charged in armed Kelowna kidnapping
A 55-year-old Kelowna man with no criminal record, a 36-year-old once jailed for domestic violence and a 34-year-old armed robber, have all been charged in relation to an armed kidnapping in Kelow
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$300 million Callahan family feud leads to liquidation of Kelowna 'Crown Jewel'
A decades-long battle between prominent Kelowna businessman Ted Callahan and his three brothers has led to a court allowing the liquidation of what they call their “Crown Jewel” &ndash
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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
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The deep, dark and mysterious history of Tranquille Sanatorium and psychiatric institution
KAMLOOPS - On this day 36 years ago, the Tranquille psychiatric institution staff started a three-week sit in to protest the closure of the institution. For nearly 80 years, staff had lived on the
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Kamloops Farmers' Market is a delicious adventure
The Kamloops Farmer’s Market is a bi-weekly market that beautifully showcases the bounty from the surrounding areas of the Thompson Valley. The big market happens on Saturdays with aro
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How to eat for free on your birthday in the Okanagan and Kamloops
It’s your birthday but you’re strapped for cash. Not to worry, these businesses in Kamloops and the Okanagan are offering free meals, drinks and more as long as patrons can prove it&rs
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YO MAMA: Why is my toddler so obsessed with butter?
OPINION I have spent the past several months conducting a scientific study into the eating habits of toddlers. My sample group includes nearly a dozen infants, a
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iN PHOTOS: Cyclists enjoy new trail between Peachland and West Kelowna
Riders and hikers are exploring a newly constructed multi-use pathway running from Peachland below Highway 97 to a park in West Kelowna. Peachland resident Kim Kleineberg has hit the trail t
June 13, 2025 4:00 AM
343 homes destroyed during B.C.’s unprecedented wildfire season
In the last summer, 343 homes were lost to wildfires across the province, says the parliamentary secretary for Emergency Preparedness. “This is a sobering number... With the
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