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iN NUMBERS: The dark side of wildlife interactions in Kamloops, Okanagan
April 24, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Spring is here and wildlife has begun to emerge and thrive, so now seems like an appropriate time to get into all the grim aspects of animal control and human/wildlife conflict around Kamloops and the Okanagan.
Shuswap man calls cops after mom throws action figures on the floor
April 22, 2025 - 6:00 PM

A Shuswap man, who still lives with his mom and refuses to lift a finger, called RCMP last month after his mother threw his action figures on the floor.
Police seized bags, ropes, shovels and a blood-stained jacket in Bagabuyo murder investigation
April 14, 2025 - 2:05 PM

A Kamloops lawyer's first-degree murder trial started slowly Monday as the Crown lawyers presented dozens of exhibits.
'Coming home;' Set of remains found at Manitoba landfill confirmed as Marcedes Myran
March 17, 2025 - 5:08 PM

WINNIPEG - A second set of remains found in a Winnipeg-area landfill have been identified as belonging to a slain First Nations woman who was murdered in 2022 by a convicted serial killer.
A 2,000-year-old statue is found abandoned in a garbage bag in Greece
January 26, 2025 - 11:00 AM

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A marble statue of a woman believed to be more than 2,000 years old was found abandoned in a garbage bag near the Greek city of Thessaloniki, police said Wednesday.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
November 19, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
What do you do when a goose dies in your backyard, amid concerns about avian flu?
November 13, 2024 - 9:00 PM

Carolyn Law didn't think much of it when a snow goose landed in her Richmond, B.C., backyard, on Halloween.
Election 2024 Latest: With 1 week to go, Harris speaks in Washington as Trump stumps in Pennsylvania
October 29, 2024 - 7:18 PM

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her campaign’s “closing argument” Tuesday from the same spot in Washington where former President Donald Trump helped incite a mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Middle East latest: Sirens sound across Tel Aviv as projectiles are intercepted near Blinken's hotel
October 23, 2024 - 4:06 PM

Air raid sirens echoed across Tel Aviv on Wednesday as United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to end a visit. Smoke, apparently from an intercepted projectile, could be seen in the sky above the hotel where Blinken was staying.
Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli strikes kill at least 16 in Gaza, Palestinian officials say
August 22, 2024 - 8:40 PM

Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes have killed at least 16 people in the Gaza Strip.
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iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are numerous kinds of juicy berries growing in Kamloops and the Okanagan in early summer each with bright colours, unique flavours and packed with nutrients. While some berries like raspberries are more common to find growing in garde

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Is Tide a pesticide? BC contractor who put detergent on rooftop sparks legal fight
A BC contractor that used Tide laundry detergent to remove moss from a condo building's roof has sparked a legal battle between the province and an arms length environment appeal board. The question is: Is Tide laundry detergent a pesti

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iN NUMBERS: Species invading the Okanagan and Kamloops
Usually when we talk about doing right by Mother Nature we talk about preservation, but in the case of these problematic pests in the Thompson and Okanagan regions it’s best to butcher them.
July 02, 2025 5:00 AM
UPDATE: Kamloops-Thompson school district superintendent resigns
The head of the Kamloops-Thompson school district has resigned from her role after four years on the job. School District 73 confirmed superintendent Rhonda Nixon's last day is tomorrow,
July 03, 2025 2:58 PM
$11M fine for North Okanagan man caught with 1.5 million illegal cigarettes
A North Okanagan man is on the hook $11 million after police found 1.5 million illegal cigarettes in his truck and trailer. On top of the hefty fine he'll also spend one month under hous
July 04, 2025 6:00 AM
Kamloops killer found not criminally responsible due to mental illness
A Kamloops jury found a man who stabbed four men in 2020, killing one, is not criminally responsible due to his mental illness. Michael Wayne Palmer, 48, was already convicted by the same ju
July 03, 2025 3:46 PM
No dogs allowed: Dangerous algae at popular lake near Kamloops
An emergency veterinary hospital in Kamloops alerted dog owners to the dangers of a potential blue and green algae bloom in nearby Nicola Lake after several sick dogs were admitted into their care
July 03, 2025 6:00 PM
iN VIDEO: Bumblebee colony makes nest in Kamloops shed
Ann Turkenburg Scott has a colony of bumblebees nesting under a shelf in her Kamloops shed for the summer in what appears to be a messy pile of leaves and dead grass. Unlike a beehive, bumbl
July 03, 2025 4:00 AM
iN PHOTOS: Odd-looking turkey vultures hunt, squabble in Kamloops, Okanagan
The unsavoury appearance of turkey vultures never fails to entertain and their behaviours are no less surprising. The vultures can be spotted in the Thompson-Okanagan region between April an
July 04, 2025 4:00 AM
Ancient fossil bed on cultural site near Kamloops open for summer
The fossilized plants, insects and fish at a site between Kamloops and Cache Creek are more than 50 million years old, and are located on land with rich cultural history. At McAbee Fos
July 01, 2025 7:00 PM
Kelowna man's nightmare battle with rare tick-borne relapsing fever
Kelowna resident Jason Ackerman is nearing the end of a long, confusing medical battle after he was bitten by an infected tick while camping over a year ago. The otherwise healthy, active ou
July 03, 2025 6:00 AM
Woman waiting to plead guilty at Vernon courthouse goes on the run
A North Okanagan woman who appeared in court ready to plead guilty for injuring another driver when she rear-ended them while drunk is now on the run after she took off just before the proceedings
July 04, 2025 6:00 PM

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