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Kamloops area family loses everything in fire; needs your help to regroup
October 16, 2015 - 10:49 AM

WALHACHIN – A family of four from a small town west of Kamloops are hoping to pick up the pieces after they lost everything in a devastating fire which destroyed their home last week.
Paralyzed Okanagan FMX rider makes history
October 15, 2015 - 9:00 PM

'WHEN YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO SOMETHING YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN'
Deadline to register your off-road vehicles quickly approaching
October 15, 2015 - 8:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Backcountry riders have until Nov. 1 to register their dirt bikes, ATVs and snowmobiles.
Halloween gala to support Kamloops toddler battling cancer
October 15, 2015 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Cash donations continue to funnel in for the family of a Kamloops toddler who was diagnosed with cancer last month, and a special Halloween event is scheduled to help contribute even more this month.
Case could change for Kamloops man who admitted killing girlfriend
October 15, 2015 - 5:02 PM

KAMLOOPS - The fate of a Kamloops murder case is unknown after the accused who pleaded guilty to killing his girlfriend is in talks with defence lawyers.
Trial begins for Kamloops man charged with arson, killing roommate's girlfriend
October 15, 2015 - 2:52 PM

KAMLOOPS - After an argument with his girlfriend, a man set fire to a pile of clothes in his bedroom before the flames spread throughout the home and injured an occupant who later died, a Crown prosecutor says.
ELECTION 2015: Kamloops candidates spar in last debate before election
October 15, 2015 - 1:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - The candidates met in a more intimate setting and focused on more local issues during a morning debate over coffee and tea today.
Fire ban fully rescinded in Kamloops Fire Centre this week
October 15, 2015 - 11:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - As the weather continues to cool off and fire season comes to a close, open burning is now allowed throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre.
Woman arrested after robbery with fake firearm in Kamloops
October 15, 2015 - 9:50 AM

KAMLOOPS - A woman has been arrested after using an imitation gun during a North Shore robbery yesterday night.
ELECTION 2015: Hundreds attend emotional debate in Kamloops
October 15, 2015 - 6:58 AM

KAMLOOPS - With only a few days left until election day, an emotional crowd of about 700 came out to hear the local candidates during one of the last all-candidate forums last night.
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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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