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Americans mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with emotional ceremonies
September 11, 2025 - 5:43 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a quarter century has passed since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, but for many, the emotions of the day remain raw as ever.
iN NUMBERS: Cooling off in a lake or river can be deadly in Okanagan, Kamloops
August 29, 2025 - 5:00 AM

Whether you're a tourist or a local, a day on the water is one of the best ways to beat the heat in a Thompson-Okanagan region summer, but lakes and rivers can be dangerous, too.
Several people injured in boat crash on Okanagan Lake: RCMP
August 28, 2025 - 10:12 AM

RCMP say several people were injured in a crash between two powerboats on Okanagan Lake near the Bennett bridge last night.
iN NUMBERS: Animal rescuers of the Thompson-Okanagan
August 22, 2025 - 5:00 AM

No one thinks about numbers when it comes to rescuing animals — they do it for other reasons.
Kamloops man resolved to improve water safety on the rivers without the city's help
August 19, 2025 - 6:00 AM

A Kamloops man is taking the next step in his campaign to improve water safety on the Thompson River without assistance from the city.
Why the search for meaning can cause ‘purpose anxiety,’ and what to do about it
August 09, 2025 - 10:00 AM

“Find your purpose.”
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.
Snowbirds set to kick off Penticton Peach Festival
August 06, 2025 - 9:00 AM

The week thousands of Penticton residents - and many others from outside the community - look forward to the most has arrived as the Penticton Peach Festival 2025 kicks off today, Aug. 6.
'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.
Salmon Arm casino worker defrauded employer to feed gambling addiction
July 23, 2025 - 6:00 PM

A Salmon Arm casino worker who defrauded the casino where he worked to feed his own gambling addiction put in no effort to cover his tracks when he swiped $21,000.
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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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Leaky septic and $20K debt: Vernon trailer park owner at a loss for what to do
Carol Goldstone is hoping a judge will make a reasonable decision about what to do with the Vernon trailer park she inherited in 1988. A couple of days ago she was served with a court summon
February 21, 2023 7:00 AM
Chilliwack woman needs help finding injured dog lost near Kamloops
A lost dog has been spotted injured in the woods near Kamloops, but his Chilliwack owner can't find anyone to go get him. Yesterday morning, Lisa Marucio stopped to let her dogs ou
June 08, 2020 11:06 AM
Map of the best Kamloops holiday lights in 2019
‘Tis the time of year when the radio plays constant holiday tunes, there’s peppermint and gingerbread treats all around, and the city is alight with twinkling homes. With help fr
December 23, 2019 4:30 PM
iN PHOTOS: Cyclists enjoy new trail between Peachland and West Kelowna
Riders and hikers are exploring a newly constructed multi-use pathway running from Peachland below Highway 97 to a park in West Kelowna. Peachland resident Kim Kleineberg has hit the trail t
June 13, 2025 4:00 AM
Kelowna farmer offering farm produce home delivery solution
As the future of farmers markets remain uncertain due to social distancing rules, a local farmer is strategizing on how to get their products to the community. Innovative, certified organic
March 19, 2020 6:30 AM
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
A look back at the glory days of celery production in the Okanagan
Celery isn’t grown commercially locally these days, but once upon a time there were acres of it growing in the Okanagan. Kelowna resident Domenic Rampone’s family immigrated from
May 27, 2025 6:00 AM
Funky K-pop food truck's bao big hit in Kamloops
A cool new food truck is wrapping up its first summer season in Kamloops. Kochi Bao K-pop food truck has been at the Thompson Rivers University campus and downtown Kamloops for the past few
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Family feud: Callahan brothers' $42M bid snags Kelowna trailer park
A family feud over a trailer park on prime Kelowna land appears to have been settled. BC Supreme Court Justice Kevin Loo ruled May 15, that Douglas, Bruce, and Robert Callahan had submitted
May 17, 2025 7:00 PM
Some Okanagan grocery stores offer seniors-only shopping hours amid COVID-19 pandemic
In an effort to ensure the elderly residents can shop for their essentials in a safest possible environment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, select IGA stores across the Okanagan are reserving weekly s
March 16, 2020 2:44 PM

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