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Kamloops city council considering sport facility fee hikes
November 20, 2024 - 5:00 PM

Canada's Tournament Capital needs more funds in its reserves to maintain sports facilities.
BC man allegedly confessed to two killings originally ruled as accidents
November 19, 2024 - 6:00 PM

A BC man is currently on trial in a Kamloops courtroom after implicating himself in two Kootenay killings that police and coroners had already determined were accidents.
Kamloops city council reluctantly approves five more RCMP officers
November 19, 2024 - 5:00 PM

Kamloops city council gave the OK for a five-officer boost to local RCMP ranks, but not without voicing their discontent with rising police costs.
Raptor rescues in Kamloops, Okanagan dodge avian flu during latest outbreak
November 19, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Reports of domestic and wild birds infected with the H5 avian flu virus have increased across BC this fall, but they haven't impacted the raptor rescue centres in Kamloops and the Okanagan yet.
Unclear if latest Kamloops shooting connected to gang conflict
November 18, 2024 - 6:00 PM

A man was taken to hospital this weekend after a targeted shooting in Kamloops.
'We treat everyone like family': Inside one of the oldest diners in Kamloops
November 16, 2024 - 7:00 AM
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Walking into one of the oldest and beloved family diners in Kamloops is like walking back in time with retro 1950s decor and the nostalgic atmosphere of home.
Uber to expand across BC including Kamloops and Okanagan
November 15, 2024 - 7:00 PM
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Options are widening for ride hailers in Kamloops as tech giant Uber expands its BC footprint.
True crime doc about Kamloops murder trial a hit on Amazon Prime
November 15, 2024 - 7:00 AM

A newly released true crime documentary series centred around a Kamloops trial is gaining traction among Canadian viewers.
Kamloops cops to get body cameras as rollout starts
November 14, 2024 - 6:00 PM

Mounties are steadily getting loaded up with body cameras over the next year-and-a-half, and Kamloops is expected to be one of the first detachments to see them.
Recovered archery equipment means Kamloops club's programs continue
November 14, 2024 - 3:13 PM

Kamloops RCMP found archery equipment stolen from a local club, but are still on the lookout for the thieves.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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