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Chip N' Dale: Rescued chipmunk babies in care of Kamloops wildlife health centre
May 03, 2025 - 6:00 AM

A couple of baby chipmunks, aptly named Chip and Dale, are in the care of the BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops after being found on the pavement in a parking lot in Merritt earlier this week.
Some physiotherapists fear ICBC changes will hurt crash victims
February 17, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Want to make sex work safer? Decriminalize it, study says
December 21, 2024 - 9:00 PM
'Primal need': Kelowna's Scratchy Girl offers sensory touch therapy
December 08, 2024 - 7:00 AM

A mix of essential oils and various scented sprays infuse the air as a soft pink light illuminates the walls of Ananda Cait Carver’s sensory scratch therapy room in Kelowna.
No need to guess: Mom knows best what she wants for Mother's Day
May 05, 2024 - 12:00 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Not all moms are the same. They like and do different things. Some, gasp, don't love the idea of flowers and chocolates for Mother's Day.
Why ditching fast fashion never goes out of style, and can save money in the long run
December 17, 2023 - 11:30 AM

Danielle Cosentino used to give bags of unwanted clothes to her cousin every year.
Two years in jail for BC masseur who sexually assaulted pregnant clients
December 12, 2023 - 7:00 PM

A BC man was sentenced to two years in jail for sexually assaulting up to a dozen clients at his massage business.
A 'predator' at CSIS: Officers allege rape, harassment and a toxic workplace culture
November 30, 2023 - 9:00 PM

VANCOUVER - A rookie surveillance officer with Canada's spy agency and another officer decades her senior were tracking a person in British Columbia in the summer of 2019 when they lost sight of their target.
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June 04, 2023 - 9:00 AM
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Shuswap pastor won't go to jail for sexually assaulting teen
May 06, 2023 - 8:00 AM

A 74-year-old Shuswap pastor who sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl he had befriended through the church has been handed a sentence far below what the Crown sought.
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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

Kootenay woman upset by deer cull sues realtor for 'misleading' her about neighbourhood
An Invermere woman who attempted to sue her real estate agent because she didn't like her neighbours or the fact that the town was culling deer has been ordered to pay special costs because of her behaviour over the seven years of litigation.

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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 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
$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
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
Kamloops woman's documentary broaches 'taboo' mental health topics
CONTENT ADVISORY Sally Martin suffered a dangerous mental health crisis after moving to Kamloops during the COVID-19 pandemic that was so dark, she was contemplating suicide. Origina
July 05, 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
BC nurse suspended for having sexual relationship with patient
A BC nurse who had a sexual relationship with a patient has been suspended for 12 months. According to a June 27 BC College of Nurses and Midwives decision, the relationship lasted for sever
July 05, 2025 7:00 PM
North Okanagan landowner protects 80 acres with conservation covenant
Bears, deer, moose and more will forever enjoy a swath of land near Lumby because the landowner decided to turn 80 acres into a conservation area. The landowner, who wants to stay anonymous,
July 04, 2025 7:00 PM
'Out of time': Kamloops mayor's delays in defamation case could be over
The mayor of Kamloops will have his day in court next week as his defamation case against a rival councillor goes before a judge. Coun. Katie Neustaeter is expected to argue the defamation s
July 06, 2025 6:00 AM
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