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Rainy weekend ahead for Okanagan, Kamloops
June 19, 2025 - 2:30 PM

Kamloops and the Okanagan are getting a wet, cool weekend.
Trump says he'll decide whether US will directly attack Iran within 2 weeks
June 19, 2025 - 2:20 PM

BEERSHEBA, Israel (AP) — Israel and Iran exchanged more attacks on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump said he would make up his mind within two weeks on whether the U.S. military will get directly involved in the conflict, seeking to keep open the door to diplomacy on Tehran’s nuclear program.
B.C. NDP caucus asks RCMP to investigate Rustad's claim of MLA blackmailers
June 19, 2025 - 1:41 PM

The chair of British Columbia's NDP caucus has written to the RCMP requesting an investigation into allegations that former members of the B.C. Conservative Opposition tried to blackmail their ex-colleagues.
Starving German shepherd puppies in Thompson-Nicola surrendered to BC SPCA
June 19, 2025 - 12:30 PM

The BC SPCA stepped in after an accidental litter of puppies put their owner in a tough spot as he tried to find homes for the dogs.
UPDATE: Kamloops courthouse threat prompts evacuation, lockdown
June 19, 2025 - 12:29 PM

The Kamloops courthouse was locked down Thursday morning as police were called to a threat to the building.
'Always in fear': Residents hope for calm after shooting at downtown Kamloops boarding house
June 19, 2025 - 11:45 AM

One person is in hospital after a shooting at a rooming house in downtown Kamloops.
Canada announces measures to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs
June 19, 2025 - 11:27 AM

OTTAWA — Canada is taking steps to protect the steel and aluminum industries with new counter-tariffs and protectionist policies, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday.
Nova Scotia offering $150,000 reward for information about two missing children
June 19, 2025 - 10:45 AM

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information about two young children reported missing from their rural home north of Halifax almost seven weeks ago.
Drunk e-scooter rider nabbed in downtown Kelowna: RCMP
June 19, 2025 - 10:30 AM
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RCMP caught a wanted man after pulling him over in downtown Kelowna on Monday for being drunk while riding an electric scooter.
Canada facilitating commercial flights home for citizens fleeing Israel, Iran: Anand
June 19, 2025 - 8:28 AM

OTTAWA — The federal government will help Canadians in Israel and Iran to fly home once they reach neighbouring countries, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Thursday.
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Top News - Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

Rainy weekend ahead for Okanagan, Kamloops

Trump says he'll decide whether US will directly attack Iran within 2 weeks

B.C. NDP caucus asks RCMP to investigate Rustad's claim of MLA blackmailers

Starving German shepherd puppies in Thompson-Nicola surrendered to BC SPCA

UPDATE: Kamloops courthouse threat prompts evacuation, lockdown

'Always in fear': Residents hope for calm after shooting at downtown Kamloops boarding house

Canada announces measures to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs

Nova Scotia offering $150,000 reward for information about two missing children

Drunk e-scooter rider nabbed in downtown Kelowna: RCMP

Canada facilitating commercial flights home for citizens fleeing Israel, Iran: Anand

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