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Bobby Sherman, teen idol in the 1960s and '70s, and later a CPR teacher, dies at 81
June 24, 2025 - 6:09 PM

Bobby Sherman, whose winsome smile and fashionable shaggy mop top helped make him into a teen idol in the 1960s and ’70s with bubblegum pop hits like “Little Woman” and “Julie, Do Ya Love Me,” has died. He was 81.
The Latest: Newsom asks court to block Trump’s use of military in LA immigration raids
June 10, 2025 - 4:51 PM

California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed an emergency motion in federal court to block National Guard members and Marines from assisting with immigration raids in Los Angeles. “Trump is turning the U.S. military against American citizens,” Newsom wrote on X.
Every yard makes a difference. Native-plant champion Doug Tallamy's got a new book explaining how
April 13, 2025 - 10:00 AM

If you’re a human living on this planet, you should get to know Doug Tallamy, the entomologist and University of Delaware professor whose groundbreaking 2006 book, “Bringing Nature Home,” supercharged the native plants movement.
Winter storm wreaks havoc on commute, closes schools across Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic
February 13, 2025 - 2:30 PM

A major winter storm disrupted travel plans, closed schools and shuttered city services across Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces Thursday, as communities dug out from a wintry cocktail that brought upwards of 20 centimetres of snow.
It's spooky season. Here are some scary stories from around the world you probably haven't heard
October 31, 2024 - 9:00 PM

Some are well-worn warnings as familiar as the changing of seasons. Others are slow burns that end with a bang. Still others are just plain eerie.
The Latest: Milton causes widespread power outages and several deaths in Florida
October 10, 2024 - 7:04 PM

Hurricane Milton brought powerful winds, a dangerous storm surge and flooding to much of Florida after making landfall along the Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm.
UPDATE: Building repossessed, locks changed at The Loop in Kamloops
August 03, 2024 - 9:00 AM

Fences were taken down and locks were changed on Saturday morning as The Loop was evicted from its North Kamloops building.
Mother and four kids killed, father injured in gruesome attack at Ottawa home
March 07, 2024 - 5:54 PM

OTTAWA - Blood spattered the sidewalk Thursday outside a suburban Ottawa home where police recovered the bodies of a mother, her four young children and a family friend from the aftermath of a vicious attack.
BC drug users and advocates issue a warning about xylazine
December 17, 2023 - 7:00 PM
Kelowna's Clifton neighbourhood was spared by preparation for fire, not good luck
August 26, 2023 - 6:00 PM
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It could have been much worse in Kelowna's Clifton neighbourhood last week, when fires from West Kelowna blew in because residents were already prepared.
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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
Former North Okanagan massage therapist acquitted of sexual assault
A judge acquitted a former North Okanagan massage therapist on Thursday after he was accused of groping a patient. Dennis Desrocher, 74, who practiced out of an Enderby clinic for 16 years,
July 05, 2025 12:00 PM
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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 ra
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