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B.C. professor trapped in Iran says Canada has offered 'almost nothing' to help
June 23, 2025 - 4:34 PM

A British Columbia professor who is trapped in Iran said that federal officials told him there was "almost nothing" the Canadian government could do to help him and his family.
The Latest: US says foreign students seeking visas must unlock social media accounts
June 18, 2025 - 3:11 PM

The U.S. State Department said Wednesday that it is restarting the process for foreigners to apply for student visas but says all applicants must have their social media accounts set to ‘public’ to allow review by officials.
The Latest: Iranians flee their capital as Trump urges unconditional surrender
June 17, 2025 - 9:51 AM

Residents of Iran's capital were seen leaving the city and shops and the historic Grand Bazaar were closed Tuesday, the fifth day of the intensifying conflict started by Israel.
North Okanagan agriculture company takes regional district to court over septic system
June 15, 2025 - 4:00 AM

A North Okanagan agricultural company has taken legal action against the Regional District of North Okanagan accusing it of "continually" roadblocking a permit it requires to move ahead with the development of housing for temporary foreign workers.
The Latest: California senator removed after interrupting news conference by Kristi Noem
June 12, 2025 - 2:25 PM

Democratic California U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed after he interrupted a Los Angeles press conference on immigration by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. He began shouting over her before he was removed from the room.
BC woman sexually abused by stepdad awarded $900,000
June 08, 2025 - 6:00 AM

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The Latest: Abrego Garcia returned to US to face charges related to human smuggling
June 06, 2025 - 1:40 PM

Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been charged in the U.S. with trafficking immigrants into the country, nearly three months after the Trump administration mistakenly deported him to his native El Salvador.
Former Kamloops woman, domestic assault survivor fights back for others with comfort kits
May 28, 2025 - 6:00 AM

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This American snitch line reports Canadians providing gender-affirming care
May 25, 2025 - 4:00 PM
The Latest: Federal judge blocks Trump administration decision to bar foreign students at Harvard
May 23, 2025 - 2:53 PM

A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration decision to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students.
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iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

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

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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iN NUMBERS: Species invading the Okanagan and Kamloops
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iN VIDEO: Bumblebee colony makes nest in Kamloops shed
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No dogs allowed: Dangerous algae at popular lake near Kamloops
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Kamloops killer found not criminally responsible due to mental illness
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