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iN VIDEO: Large numbers of dead salmon washing up on Kamloops' shorelines
September 26, 2025 - 12:00 PM

The edges of rivers and creeks in Kamloops are covered with an unusually large number of dead salmon, and it’s causing alarm for some residents.
Toxic ammunition is rotting away in the Baltic Sea. Germany wants to recover it before it’s too late
September 20, 2025 - 10:00 AM

BOLTENHAGEN, Germany (AP) — Slowly, Dirk Schoenen dives down to a huge pile of ammunition from World War II at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. He removes some of the top pieces and carefully puts them into a basket, as a team of engineers, divers and seamen watch his every move on monitors streaming live video from a camera attached to his head.
How a steam train came to rest in Kamloops Lake almost 100 years ago
September 17, 2025 - 6:00 AM
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A steam train has been sitting in the murky depths of Kamloops Lake for more than 90 years and will likely remain there forever.
iN NUMBERS: You can’t win if you don’t play the lottery in B.C.
September 17, 2025 - 5:00 AM

Some folks say the lottery is just a bit of fun, other folks say it’s a tax on those who aren’t good with statistics. No matter your view on the lottery, it’s fun to fantasize about a big pile of cash landing in your lap.
High above the Arctic Circle, these Philly cheesesteaks are filled with moose and reindeer meat
September 01, 2025 - 10:00 AM

KIRUNA, Sweden (AP) — Forget Philadelphia: In the far north of Sweden, locals and tourists alike chow down on Arctic cheesesteaks, their hoagie rolls piled high with moose and reindeer meat.
Israel declares Gaza’s largest city a combat zone as death toll surpasses 63,000
August 29, 2025 - 3:28 PM

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel declared Gaza’s largest city a combat zone and recovered the remains of two hostages on Friday as the army launched the start of a planned offensive that has drawn international condemnation.
Frustrated Oliver property owner pleads for help as encampments persist
August 29, 2025 - 10:45 AM

A frustrated property owner in Oliver is asking for help from town staff and council after years of battling the ongoing presence of homeless campers, repeated property damage, and mounting cleanup costs on a property he plans to redevelop into a multi-unit residential complex.
'Passion for peppers:' Business is hot for South Okanagan couple
August 27, 2025 - 6:00 AM
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Anyone who frequents farmers markets in the BC Interior may have spotted Stu Smith and Sarah Harper offering tastings of their hot sauces.
Air Canada flight attendants picket at 4 major airports as bargaining continues
August 11, 2025 - 1:44 PM

TORONTO — Air Canada flight attendants gathered for simultaneous demonstrations outside airports in some major Canadian cities Monday as the clock ticked down toward a possible strike that could begin as soon as this weekend.
Canadian teen Mboko defeats Osaka to win National Bank Open title
August 08, 2025 - 4:58 AM

MONTREAL — She's a rising star, a fighter — and now, a champion.
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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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Charges laid after botched cosmetic operations in Kamloops
A Kamloops woman is facing four criminal charges after giving unqualified cosmetic procedures. Jessica Noelle Earthy, born 1979, allegedly posed as a medical professional running a cosmetic
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iN VIDEO: Party animals crash South Okanagan koi pond
Oliver resident Edwin Dukes is on holiday with his wife on the Sunshine Coast and recently checked his outdoor security cameras only to find four bears having a pool party in his koi pond. &
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Man who fell to his death from a balcony identified as West Kelowna father
KELOWNA – The man who died after falling from a balcony in Kelowna over the weekend has been identified on social media. Brendan Burge, 24, of West Kelowna was at a St. Patrick's
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B.C. government tried to take Kelowna home where tenants dealt drugs
A Kelowna man who was arrested in connection with drug trafficking has managed to keep his property after the province attempted to seize it. According to a Dec. 22 B.C. Supreme Court decisi
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Here's what a hectare really looks like
When we talk about the size of a forest fire, we usually talk in hectares. But just how big is a hectare anyways? The word hectare comes from the Greek word ‘hekaton’ which means
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UPDATE: Teichrieb sentenced to seven years in jail for bat attack on Kamloops teen
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man is facing seven years in prison after pleading to the aggravated assault of Jessie Simpson today. Kristopher Shaun Teichrieb, 41, brutally beat Jessie Simpson, who
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Misplaced evidence delayed Kamloops serial rapist's charge for years
" THEY CALLED ME, THANKED ME FOR MY PARTICIPATION AND APOLOGIZED FOR IT BEING THE LONGEST INVESTIGATION EVER." CONTENT ADVISORY Candace Henri did all the right things afte
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5 nasty bugs in the B.C. Interior you might want to stay on top of
Armed with an exoskeleton, a stinky smell and sometimes even a pair of pinchers, these Okanagan bugs are the talk of the town, according to one pest control expert. Matthew Wright, manager o
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Kamloops serial rapist gets sentence doubled
Troy Schank was already in custody for rape when he pleaded guilty in a Kamloops courtroom to two more sexual assaults. The 37-year-old's time in prison doubled to five years April 22 fo
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