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iN NUMBERS: Shambhala Music Festival from techno and dubstep to DUIs and a chapel
June 27, 2025 - 5:00 AM

It's music festival season and one of the biggest in BC is the Shambhala Music Festival which is set to draw thousands of ravers to the West Kootenay during the last weekend of July for a weekend of DJs, drugs and dancing.
In Charlie Hustle’s day, 110% effort was non-negotiable. In modern baseball, it’s more complicated
June 15, 2025 - 9:00 PM

DENVER (AP) — Imagine this inspirational slogan on a T-shirt: Give 70% effort.
Young Penticton murder suspect breaches bail conditions once again
May 28, 2025 - 11:30 AM

A young offender facing a second-degree murder charge in the 2021 death of Penticton’s Taig Savage is back in custody after breaching bail conditions for the second time in recent days.
Aggravated assault charge approved in Penticton restaurant attack
May 21, 2025 - 11:00 AM

The suspect arrested in connection with a vicious assault that sent a Penticton man to hospital for emergency brain surgery just before Christmas last year is now facing a criminal charge.
Kamloops senior promised not to seek wife's money; loses in court seeking wife's money
May 17, 2025 - 6:00 PM

A Kamloops widower who guaranteed his new partner he was "an honourable man" and would never attempt to take her home has been left with a Cadillac, but no money, after he went after her assets in divorce court.
Accused in Penticton violent beating death back before courts
May 12, 2025 - 1:00 PM

Two of three young offenders charged in relation to the violent beating death of a Penticton man are in trouble with the law once again, allegedly breaching their bail conditions.
A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers as family, friends and hockey community grieve
May 03, 2025 - 6:00 PM

WESTVILLE, N.J. (AP) — The family called him John. It wasn’t until John Gaudreau played for Boston College that he picked up the “Johnny Hockey” nickname that followed him through 11 seasons in the NHL.
Liberals win 4th mandate as NDP vote collapses and Singh announces he will resign
April 28, 2025 - 11:54 PM

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to unite the country and govern for all after Canadians handed the Liberals a fourth consecutive mandate in Monday's federal election.
MIXED FEELINGS: Canadian hockey fans travel to US to support NHL teams
April 23, 2025 - 9:00 PM

WASHINGTON - Mark Jarry has cut as many American goods as possible from his personal spending.
Police seized bags, ropes, shovels and a blood-stained jacket in Bagabuyo murder investigation
April 14, 2025 - 2:05 PM

A Kamloops lawyer's first-degree murder trial started slowly Monday as the Crown lawyers presented dozens of exhibits.
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THOMPSON: More questions than answers following Trump's attack on Iran
OPINION Just six months ago, President Donald Trump said he would “stop the chaos in the Middle East…prevent world war three”. Last week, President Trump ordered the bombing of three Iranian nuclear

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

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

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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'Lived on love': Couple called Penticton encampment home for a year
If you were walking down any Penticton street in the middle of a nice summer day and saw Mathias Korkowski and Willow Wood walking hand-in-hand, you would likely think they are just another happy
June 27, 2025 6:00 PM
'Expensive umbrella': Musicians disappointed with new $1.6M stage in Kelowna's city park
The new outdoor Island Stage in Kelowna’s Waterfront Park is facing some fierce criticism from musicians who think it was a waste of money. The stage faces west into the sunset, has no
June 27, 2025 7:00 PM
Kelowna curling club fights $7,000 fine after serving beer to undercover teen
The Kelowna Curling Club has successfully fought a $7,000 fine after it served a 17-year-old a beer during the Canadian men's curling championship. According to a June 25 BC Liquor and C
June 28, 2025 6:00 AM
What’s the deal with the billboards next to the bridge in West Kelowna?
You hear about Kelowna’s natural beauty, the pristine lake, mountains and a growing downtown, but as you round the corner to get onto the William R. Bennett bridge from the west you find you
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Innovative café opening in Vernon breaks down employment barriers
An artsy café opening in Vernon this summer will be operated by residents with diverse abilities as part of a broader movement for inclusivity. The Pup-n-Cup Café is not only a
June 29, 2025 6:00 AM
BC Tribunal rules against woman who took nude photos at work
A BC office worker has failed in her attempt to sue her ex after he gave management nude photos of her that she'd taken at work. The office worker, referred to as MR in a June 24 BC Civi
June 28, 2025 4:00 PM
Suspension for BC teacher who told stories about his high school girlfriend
A BC secondary school teacher who told vulnerable students personal stories about his high school girlfriend has been suspended. According to a June 24 BC Commissioner for Teacher Regulation
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What to know about the next James Bond movie now that Denis Villeneuve will direct it
In the 50-plus years of James Bond, the wait between films has never gone longer than six years. The next entry, and first since Daniel Craig's dramatic exit, may test that — but things
June 29, 2025 3:00 PM
Is Tide a pesticide? BC contractor who put detergent on rooftop sparks legal fight
A BC contractor that used Tide laundry detergent to remove moss from a condo building's roof has sparked a legal battle between the province and an arms length environment appeal board.
June 28, 2025 12:00 PM
Kamloops mom gets new lease on life with controversial weight loss drug
Just a couple of years ago, Kamloops mom Brandie Bugg was so overweight she couldn’t walk for more than 20 minutes and had to ask for help putting her shoes on. “I couldn’t
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