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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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'SURVIVOR': Ex-wife of Vernon killer fears for his next partner
On Christmas Eve 2011, more than a decade before Vernon pharmacist Shaun Wiebe was sent to jail for killing his girlfriend Heather Barker, he pinned his ex-wife, Terri Wiebe, to their bed and grab
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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
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Kelowna bakery featured on Food Network closing for good
It was the perfect storm for Whisk Bakery + Cafe. A combination of personal issues, the rising costs of items due to inflation and issues with finding and retaining staff means the bakery wi
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Charges against 'influencer' poachers in BC span four hunts
Goats, sheep, elk and deer were all allegedly poached by four people named in dozens of wildlife charges announced by BC Conservation Officer Service last week. The illegal hunts spanned fro
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Kamloops homicide victim remembered as 'big-hearted' outdoor enthusiast
The victim in the most recent Kamloops homicide was a man with a "big heart," a dog lover and an outdoor enthusiast. That's according to Robert Berard who said Hoffman, a man i
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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
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Here’s the part of Kelowna's Hotel Eldorado story you may not know
Kelowna's Hotel Eldorado has long been a social hot spot on Kelowna’s waterfront but not everyone knows the full history of how it was revitalized 30 years ago. Built by Countess B
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Snowmobilers stuck overnight in Hunter's Range rescued by helicopter
VERNON - Two missing sledders were found tired, cold and damp but otherwise alright after spending the night stranded in the Hunter’s Range area. Vernon Search and Rescue was called ou
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KAMLOOPS ON SCREEN: Nine movies with Kamloops and area as backdrop
KAMLOOPS - The Tournament Capital is a long way from Beverly Hills, but it occasionally attracts a Hollywood movie you're probably heard of. Earlier this year, casting directors were in town t
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The map of the best holiday lights in Kamloops 2022
It’s winter but never truly dark in Kamloops thanks to all the Christmas lights and holiday displays to brighten the city. It’s a fun way to anticipate Christmas and other year-e
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