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Kamloops hockey fan living the dream with NHL arena tour
February 14, 2025 - 7:00 AM

Hockey fans dream of having the time and money to visit every NHL hockey arena and a Kamloops man is halfway through his tour.
Increased 'defiance' among young males has Kamloops security guards wearing body cams
August 26, 2024 - 7:00 AM

If you think a rise in incidents in Kamloops city parks between security guards and the public is because of the homeless population, you'd be wrong.
Charges against Kamloops security guard who fought homeless man dropped
March 12, 2023 - 10:30 AM

A Kamloops security guard dodged a criminal record after he fought with a homeless man downtown.
Kamloops security caught on video kicking man charged with assault
October 29, 2021 - 11:26 AM

Charges have been laid against a Kamloops security guard who was caught on video allegedly kicking a man.
Union confident in overturning Kamloops changes to bylaw officer duties
October 25, 2021 - 7:30 AM

The union that represents municipal employees in Kamloops promised to fight the City's restructuring of its bylaw officer division, and they're feeling confident after taking the first steps in that legal battle.
Kamloops security guard back on the job after kicking video investigated
October 24, 2021 - 7:02 AM

After an investigation into a violent incident involving a Kamloops security guard, the guard is back on the job.
Kamloops business owner learning addictions outreach is complicated
July 06, 2021 - 7:00 AM

It's 4 a.m. and Reid Hamer-Jackson is doing his semi-regular rounds throughout Kamloops.
Security company owner 'disgusted' with arson in Kamloops
July 01, 2021 - 7:00 AM

A Lapper Security guard is still on the job but without a car after it was burned down behind a North Shore Ask Wellness facility on Friday.
Security guard's car torched on Kamloops's North Shore
June 29, 2021 - 2:30 PM

A parked Kamloops security company vehicle was set on fire near Tranquille Road in an apparent arson while the guard was on foot checking on a business.
Former Kamloops security guard caught on video kicking man wants back on patrol
June 22, 2021 - 6:30 AM

Rick Eldridge admits he lost his temper, but he wants to be a security guard once again and patrol West Victoria Street, which he said needs better police presence.
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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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Rarely seen creepy crawly sparks fear, surprise, intrigue in Okanagan
VERNON - It's creepy looking even by insect standards, but it can't bite humans, is very small, has a rather bizarre mating practice, and is living right here in the Okanagan - and causing
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RCMP seize contraband cigarettes during routine Penticton traffic stop
A routine traffic stop resulted in Penticton RCMP seizing a large quantity of illegal cigarettes. Penticton RCMP, accompanied by members from South Okanagan Traffic Services, were conducting
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Pregnant Canadian woman stuck in Wuhan, China, coronavirus epicentre
A teacher who is living with his pregnant wife and child in a city that is at the epicentre of China's coronavirus outbreak is hoping to get his family out safely. Tom Williams is a Brit
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Overdose death toll within Interior Health increasing
Illicit drug overdose deaths continue to increase at an unprecedented rate. In February there were another 25 drug overdose deaths within the Interior Health region, raising the 2021 death t
March 24, 2021 12:09 PM
Provincial drug warning linked to Kamloops cases
Interior Health Authority believes a province-wide warning about the drug fentanyl may be linked to multiple cases over the past couple weeks in Kamloops. Dr. Trevor Corneil, Interior Health
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Kamloops man dissatisfied with RCMP handling of discrimination complaint
KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops man who had a gun drawn on him by a police officer nearly a year ago in his own backyard says he is not satisfied with the outcome of his public complaint filed against
February 22, 2019 12:15 PM
This $13 million Kelowna home could be open to luxury loving visitors
A new concept for luxury accommodation is being proposed to the City of Kelowna. Located at 380 Lochview Road, off Clifton Road, the six-bedroom, nine-bathroom, 15,000 square foot home was a
August 04, 2021 6:00 AM
Vibrant Vine vineyard sale in Kelowna expands to include the winery
Back in 2021, the owners of the Vibrant Vine in East Kelowna put the property up for sale for $6.5 million. At that time, the listing included only the 11.3 acres of land and not the winery
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UPDATE: Vernon RCMP locate missing woman
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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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