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Kamloops homicide victim remembered as 'big-hearted' outdoor enthusiast
February 23, 2024 - 7:00 PM

The victim in the most recent Kamloops homicide was a man with a "big heart," a dog lover and an outdoor enthusiast.
Why we can keep worry-free recycling in the Thompson-Okanagan
May 08, 2019 - 4:30 PM

The global recycling industry has fallen on hard times, but it continues to be business as usual for residential recyclers in Kamloops and the Okanagan.
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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 winery says accountant took almost a half-million dollars
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North Okanagan woman faces trial over sexual abuse of young boy at ministry-funded home
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Dr. Bonnie Henry is one of the owners of a Similkameen winery
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Memorial service this Saturday for prominent Kamloops lawyer killed in skydiving incident
KAMLOOPS - A memorial service will be held on Saturday for a Kamloops lawyer who was killed last weekend after a skydiving incident. Criminal defence lawyer and experienced skydiver Don Cam
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Why 'land assembly' signs are popping up on several Kelowna streets
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