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Canadian Tire bidding on Hudson's Bay assets, sources say
May 01, 2025 - 1:42 PM

TORONTO - Beleaguered retailer Hudson's Bay has attracted a bid from Canadian Tire, two sources familiar with the sales process say.
Big Box Outlet Store Slashes Prices—And Guarantees You Won’t Find Lower!
April 14, 2025 - 8:00 AM
Business Spotlight

Tired of overpaying? Big Box Outlet Store is changing the game with unbeatable prices and a price guarantee that ensures you always pay less. This means one doesn't have to spend valuable time or precious gas money shopping around for bargains. There is a simple solution: head straight to your local Big Box Outlet Store.
BA Brewmaster Rolls Out Great Deals For Spring Brewing
March 24, 2025 - 8:00 AM
iNwine Spotlight

After an impressive 32 years, Kamloops-based BA Brewmaster is still going strong—and loving every step of the journey. Owner Kevin Rex believes their success comes down to more than just hard work and dedication to their craft.
Kamloops, Okanagan shoppers saw troubling signs before The Bay's liquidation plans
March 20, 2025 - 6:00 AM

As a brand older than the country approaches bankruptcy and closure, a look back shows financial issues were apparent to Kamloops and Okanagan shoppers at The Bay over the last few years.
Summerland cops tipped off about online hardware store scam
February 10, 2025 - 4:55 PM

Summerland RCMP are warning people about a new scam where criminals have set up a fake hardware store website.
The Latest: Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary in victory for Trump
January 24, 2025 - 8:02 PM

President Donald Trump is in the fifth day of his second term in office, striving to remake the traditional boundaries of Washington by asserting unprecedented executive power.
As inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, economists expect further BoC rate cuts
January 21, 2025 - 10:05 AM

OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate ticked lower in December, thanks in part to Ottawa's temporary GST tax break, but economists still see interest rate cuts on the horizon as potential tariffs loom.
Canada’s inflation rate down a tick to 1.9% in November
December 17, 2024 - 11:07 AM

Canada's annual inflation rate remained stable in November, coming in a touch below the Bank of Canada's two per cent target, though economists anticipate some volatility in the months ahead.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
November 05, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
The Latest: Hurricane Milton takes aim near Tampa Bay, Florida, once again a Category 5 storm
October 08, 2024 - 8:11 PM

Hurricane Milton remains a ferocious storm that could land a once-in-a-century direct hit on Tampa and St. Petersburg, engulfing the populous region with towering storm surges and turning debris from Helene’s devastation 12 days ago into projectiles.
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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
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Fraud accusations levied at former, current Shuswap chiefs in alleged logging conspiracy
A Shuswap First Nation is taking three men to court over alleged logging fraud that siphoned millions away from four Secwepemc communities. Skwlax te Secwepemculecw (Little Shuswap Indian Ba
May 21, 2025 6:00 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
Rust Valley Restorers host suing mom over Shuswap Lake property
A star of Rust Valley Restorers is suing his mom over a property in the Shuswap, and now they’re both getting sued by a real estate developer over the same lot. Early in 2021, Avery Sh
November 09, 2022 5:00 PM
Okanagan salamanders, skinks and lizards have some bizarre features
With neon blue tails and names from alligators and tigers, some of the South Okanagan’s native species seem tropical and exotic. Western skink lizards are the local creatures that can
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BC granddaughter must return cash after dementia diagnosis, legal powers revoked
A BC man was diagnosed with dementia, legally stripped of his autonomy then lost his 60-year marriage and more than $800,000 to his granddaughter who held power of attorney. Then, remarkably
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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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Rock collectors captivated by crystal formations near Monte Lake
This story was originally published March 27, 2021. You can spot sometimes along Highway 97 near Monte Lake, people with hammers and other tools breaking apart rocks. For decades,
November 28, 2021 12:00 PM
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
October 16, 2021 12:00 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
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Top News - Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

Canadian Tire bidding on Hudson's Bay assets, sources say

Big Box Outlet Store Slashes Prices—And Guarantees You Won’t Find Lower!

BA Brewmaster Rolls Out Great Deals For Spring Brewing

Kamloops, Okanagan shoppers saw troubling signs before The Bay's liquidation plans

Summerland cops tipped off about online hardware store scam

The Latest: Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary in victory for Trump

As inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, economists expect further BoC rate cuts

Canada’s inflation rate down a tick to 1.9% in November

iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say

The Latest: Hurricane Milton takes aim near Tampa Bay, Florida, once again a Category 5 storm

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