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Kamloops politicians not giving up fight for specialized scanner for cancer patients
July 23, 2025 - 5:30 PM

If the province won't budge on its refusal to add a specialized scanner to the long-awaited Kamloops cancer centre, local politicians want it somewhere else in the city.
Rescued Kelowna puppy finds loving home: BC SPCA
May 01, 2025 - 10:43 AM

BC SPCA animal protection officers seized a puppy from an abusive situation in Kelowna and now it's in a happy home.
Losing a pet can cut deeper than many people realize. Here’s how friends can help
March 02, 2025 - 9:00 PM

PARIS (AP) — Even months later, the pain of losing a pet can still hit without warning.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
January 07, 2025 - 12:00 PM

Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of January 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
Kamloops dog narrowly escapes trapper's snare in popular recreational area
January 03, 2025 - 7:00 AM

Heffley Creek resident Lyann Wourms had a scare when her dog was ensnared in a hunting trap in an area she has been using for recreation for 15 years.
How worried should we be about bird flu, lyme disease and rabies in BC?
December 22, 2024 - 8:00 AM
iN PHOTOS: No kidding, Penticton farm offers lease-a-goat service
December 09, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Sometimes experiences are the best Christmas gifts you can give to a loved one, especially if it involves leasing a goat for a few days a year.
Horned monster to star in first annual Kamloops Krampus parade and market
December 07, 2024 - 6:00 AM

A shaggy, half-demon monster with curved horns is the starring character of a raucous, jubilant holiday celebration coming to the streets of Kamloops for the first time Saturday.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
December 03, 2024 - 12:30 PM

Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the fourth week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
A desert oasis outside of Dubai draws a new caravan: A family of rodents from Argentina
November 30, 2024 - 6:00 PM

AL QUDRA LAKES, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A desert oasis hidden away in the dunes in the far reaches of skyscraper-studded Dubai has drawn a surprising new set of weary world travelers: a pack of Argentinian rodents.
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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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Kelowna woman who hit and killed partner with car pleads guilty
A Kelowna woman who hit and killed her boyfriend in her car has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Ka-Mikosit Favelle had been charged with the murder of Adam Lawrence but appeared at the Kelow
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Province aims to seize alleged Lake Country drug dealer's home
An accused Lake Country drug dealer risks having his home and vehicle seized by the province after a massive weapons and drug seizure earlier this year. The BC Director of Civil Forfeiture f
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Province moves to seize accused Kamloops area drug dealer's home a second time
An accused drug dealer facing multiple criminal charges is facing another court challenge as the province aims to seize her Clearwater house. The BC Civil Forfeiture Office wants Jennifer Ma
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MAP: Kelowna dominates list of most valuable properties in the Thompson-Okanagan
CENTRAL OKANAGAN - When it comes to property values, Kelowna is the clear leader among communities in the Thompson-Okanagan region, dominating the top 100 most valuable properties list. B.C.
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UPDATE: Benvoulin Road reopens after rollover
KELOWNA - Benvoulin Road was shut down this evening between Cooper Road and Springfield Road at the north end and Byrns Road at the south end because of a bizarre two-car accident. It
June 16, 2015 6:49 PM
Kelowna youth dies in hospital after stabbing
KELOWNA - A Kelowna youth who was stabbed earlier this week passed away in hospital on Sunday night. Robyn Beauregard announced on Facebook that his son, 16-year-old Elijah-Iain Bearegard, d
July 01, 2019 10:59 AM
Slippery slide: The decline of the Okanagan's waterslides
They were once a mainstay of an Okanagan summer, where kids could burn off steam running back up the hill for another adrenaline-inducing ride down their favourite waterslide, while their parents
June 18, 2022 6:00 AM
‘El Diablo’ the devilish grouse of Sun Peaks gains 'cult-like' following
For years, skiers and snowboarders at Sun Peaks Resort have been greeted by the mountain’s own devil. A grouse, aptly named “El Diablo,” Spanish for the devil, is known for
January 22, 2022 6:00 AM
Property owner has demolished remnants of hippie commune in West Kelowna woods
Soon, all that will remain of the West Kelowna hippie commune is a collection of old photos and memories. Forty years ago, Stocks Meadow was home to a small community of people who wan
June 20, 2020 7:30 AM
Buddhist monastery along Kettle River in Boundary Country listed for $3M
A Buddhist monastery along the Kettle River in the Boundary region has hit the real estate market for $3,000,000. The property at 6055 Kettle River Forestry Service Road in the Christia
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