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Saganash drops F-bomb in Commons over federal approach to Trans Mountain
September 25, 2018 - 9:00 PM

OTTAWA - New Democrat MP Romeo Saganash apologized to the House of Commons on Tuesday for using the F-word to describe Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's approach to Indigenous rights.
Goodale tours Ottawa area destroyed by tornado, says feds ready to provide help
September 25, 2018 - 8:00 PM

DUNROBIN, Ont. - Canada's public safety minister says the federal government is playing a supporting role to provinces and municipalities as they back recovery efforts for communities battered last week by multiple tornadoes in the national capital region.
Everything you need to know about the Southern Interior's yellow-bellied marmot
September 25, 2018 - 6:30 PM

Whether it's a summertime stroll through McArthur Island Park or walking around Vernon's Kal Tire Place, you're sure to see a few marmots along the way.
Five pot shops hoping to open in Kamloops after legalization
September 25, 2018 - 5:05 PM

KAMLOOPS - Legalization of cannabis in Canada is still a few weeks away, but hopeful dispensary owners are already trying to get their foot in the door in Kamloops.
Homeless people complain they are cut off in park, want B.C. to take action
September 25, 2018 - 4:28 PM

LANGFORD, B.C. - A homeless woman living at a Vancouver Island campground with nearly three dozen others says vulnerable people aren't getting support from their families because officials have locked the gates to the public.
Kamloops police chief says more training needed for officers catching pot impaired drivers
September 25, 2018 - 3:19 PM

KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP don't yet have the tools to deal with cannabis-impaired drivers as legalization looms large.
Washington wants Canada to improve spill plan for U.S. spur of Trans Mountain
September 25, 2018 - 2:30 PM

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Washington's Department of Ecology wants the Canadian government to fix what it calls "deficiencies in critical areas" of its spill response plan for a spur of the Trans Mountain pipeline that runs through the state.
Kamloops all candidate forum touches on wide range of topics
September 25, 2018 - 2:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - Voters had questions ranging from cannabis business licences to affordable housing at the first Kamloops all candidate forum ahead of next month's municipal election.
Trudeau embarks on New York charm offensive as United Nations fixates on Trump
September 25, 2018 - 1:30 PM

NEW YORK - Canada embarked on a high-level Big Apple charm offensive of sorts Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump barrelled into the UN General Assembly with his trademark bombast and braggadocio, singing the praises of his protectionist "America First" agenda to decidedly mixed reviews.
Window smashed, ATM stolen at Sun Peaks Village Day Lodge
September 25, 2018 - 1:23 PM

SUN PEAKS - Kamloops Rural RCMP are investigating after a break-in and theft at the Village Day Lodge in Sun Peaks.
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Interior Health authority prepares for deadly influenza season
The great purge is upon us once again, the annual influenza season that sickens and kills hundreds of Interior Health Authority residents every winter. Public health officials have long sinc
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How a woman fell victim to the Canada Revenue Agency scam in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Your phone rings and you're told you owe the Canada Revenue Agency thousands of dollars or there will be a warrant issued for your arrest. As you begin to ask questions you no
September 21, 2018 7:30 PM
Winter driving rules take effect next week: what you need to know about tires
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September 24, 2018 4:55 PM
'Almost summer-like' weather returns to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The first week of fall in Kamloops will see a return to weather usually associated with late summer. Environment Canada meteorologist Matt MacDonald says a “nice, big ridge&
September 24, 2018 11:00 AM
Actor James Woods bashes Twitter after getting locked out
MINNEAPOLIS - Actor James Woods has been locked out of his Twitter account over a tweet he sent out months ago that was found to be in violation of Twitter's rules. The tweet was posted
September 24, 2018 7:00 AM
Meet the flying bug that hunts spiders in the B.C. Interior
People with a fear of spiders will be glad to know there is another insect in the Southern Interior that actually hunts those eight-legged insects It's called the tarantula hawk, and alt
September 20, 2018 12:30 PM
Kamloops RCMP still seeking man wanted in connection to incidents at problem North Shore home
KAMLOOPS - Things appear to have quieted down at a problem home on Kamloops's North Shore, but police are still seeking one man who's facing serious charges in connection to incidents at t
September 24, 2018 5:30 PM
New accusation rocks Kavanaugh nomination; Trump stands firm
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump staunchly defended his embattled Supreme Court nominee against a new allegation of sexual misconduct Monday, calling the accusations against Judge Brett Kavanau
September 24, 2018 10:00 AM
Readers share frustrations, fears after Kamloops man died of complications from rare disease
We reported earlier this week about Brad Ferguson of Kamloops, who died from complications from a rare disorder, and the reaction we received from readers near and far suggest those complications
September 21, 2018 8:30 PM
Trump drains oxygen from Trudeau foreign policy with PM, Freeland bound for UN
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Top News - Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

Saganash drops F-bomb in Commons over federal approach to Trans Mountain

Goodale tours Ottawa area destroyed by tornado, says feds ready to provide help

Everything you need to know about the Southern Interior's yellow-bellied marmot

Five pot shops hoping to open in Kamloops after legalization

Homeless people complain they are cut off in park, want B.C. to take action

Kamloops police chief says more training needed for officers catching pot impaired drivers

Washington wants Canada to improve spill plan for U.S. spur of Trans Mountain

Kamloops all candidate forum touches on wide range of topics

Trudeau embarks on New York charm offensive as United Nations fixates on Trump

Window smashed, ATM stolen at Sun Peaks Village Day Lodge

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