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Where to stream some of this year's top Emmy-nominated shows and how long it will take to watch them
September 14, 2025 - 10:00 AM

Now that the Emmy nominations have been announced, you've got two months to catch up on some of the year's most acclaimed shows.
Fashion meets Freud. A new exhibit explores clothes through a psychoanalytic lens
September 13, 2025 - 9:00 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Fashion and Freud? From top hats to stilettos, bustiers to bullet dresses, what we choose to put on our backs is interpreted through the lens of psychoanalysis in a new exhibit five years in the making.
Moving to a new home or school can stress kids out. How to make it more manageable
August 23, 2025 - 8:00 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Summer can be a time of big transitions for kids. It's often the season for moving to a new home or preparing for a different school. And that brings worry and stress.
Library book returned after 82 years. Note says, 'Grandma won't be able to pay for it anymore'
August 17, 2025 - 8:00 AM

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A library book has been returned nearly 82 years after it was borrowed from the San Antonio Public Library. It came with a letter noting that "Grandma won’t be able to pay for it anymore.”
Sex offender planned to start new life with abducted Kamloops teens
July 25, 2025 - 6:00 AM

CONTENT ADVISORY - This article deals with sexual assault
'Fragile': An emotional day for Jasper residents one year after devastating wildfire
July 24, 2025 - 9:00 PM

JASPER, ALTA. — Kimberley Stark has a scavenger hunt planned for her three kids on theplot of land in Jasper, Alta., where they used to crawl, play and sleep.
Retired BC cop to pay $800K for historic sexual relationship with teen
July 15, 2025 - 7:00 PM

A retired RCMP officer who had sex with his teenage neighbour while his wife and children were at church has been ordered to pay $800,000 for the sexual exploitation that dates back more than 40 years.
The emotional toll of climate change is broad-ranging, especially for young people
June 29, 2025 - 10:00 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Anxiety, grief, anger, fear, helplessness. The emotional toll of climate change is broad-ranging, especially for young people.
Kelowna Mountie who sexted domestic abuse victim avoids criminal record
May 20, 2025 - 4:36 PM

CONTENT ADVISORY
What to know about the Menendez brothers' bid for freedom
May 15, 2025 - 12:09 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The district attorney of Los Angeles County has recommended resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez who were convicted for killing their parents in 1989 and may now have a pathway to freedom after spending 34 years behind bars.
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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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North Okanagan woman faces trial over sexual abuse of young boy at ministry-funded home
VERNON - A former youth worker faces allegations of sexual assault and sexual touching against a minor in relation to an incident that occurred during her employment at a government-funded care ho
August 13, 2018 6:30 PM
Vernon man claims sex was consensual, judge disagrees
CONTENT ADVISORY A Vernon man who claimed the sex he had with a friend's roommate was consensual has been found guilty of sexual assault. According to a Sept. 26 BC Supreme Court
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What has five acres, hundreds of classic cars and is for sale? This property in the Shuswap
TAPPEN, B.C. - What’s your field of dreams? Does it include tires, grease and headlights? Mike Hall is looking for someone who answers with an emphatic "Yes." He's sellin
March 30, 2017 9:00 PM
Kelowna gangster loses appeal on murder conviction
KELOWNA – The man who killed Brittney Irving and stole two garbage bags full of marijuana has lost his bid for appeal in Vancouver Supreme Court. Joelon “Joey” Verma was c
May 24, 2016 5:11 PM
iN PHOTOS: Accident on Westsyde Road in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Another collision on Westsyde Road in Kamloops has sent one to hospital. Today, July 7, the road was blocked down to one lane for nearly two hours after a motorcycle and a
July 07, 2018 5:01 PM
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
July 21, 2022 12:30 PM
National missing person cold case team working on Ryan Shtuka, Shannon White disappearances
Missing person cold cases across the country are being solved by a passionate group of volunteer members of law enforcement, retired investigators and people with forensic experience. Some o
June 17, 2024 7:00 AM
$19,000 fine and house arrest for Lake Country man who defrauded EI
A Lake Country man who claimed $19,000 in employment insurance payments when he was already making a decent salary will spend a month under house arrest and pay a $19,000 fine. Stanley Ian R
June 25, 2024 6:00 PM
Historic Kamloops steam train may soon huff and puff to Vernon
Big plans are underway for the iconic Spirit of Kamloops steam locomotive #2141 that has been sitting idle since 2020 after decades of entertaining locals and visitors with numerous rail tours.&nb
January 04, 2025 6:00 AM
How to eat for free on your birthday in the Okanagan and Kamloops
It’s your birthday but you’re strapped for cash. Not to worry, these businesses in Kamloops and the Okanagan are offering free meals, drinks and more as long as patrons can prove it&rs
June 05, 2022 7:03 AM

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