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Ashcroft murder trial remains stalled
October 27, 2015 - 9:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - The trial for an Ashcroft man accused of killing his uncle remains in limbo as court awaits results of a psychiatric assessment.
Pilot project could put baskets of free condoms in Okanagan schools
October 27, 2015 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - Baskets of condoms could soon be coming to local high schools as way of putting protection in the hands of those who need it — no questions asked.
Murray Sinclair speaks in Kamloops of Aboriginal people’s past, present and future
October 27, 2015 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Justice Murray Sinclair led an emotional evening in Kamloops last night as he spoke of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings on Indian Residential Schools.
Court prepares for hearing for man accused of shooting Kamloops officer
October 27, 2015 - 1:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - Court proceedings are moving forward for a man accused of shooting a cop in December of last year.
Kamloops man rallies to get Daylight Saving Time dropped in B.C.
October 27, 2015 - 12:14 PM

KAMLOOPS - A local man wants the province to stop turning clocks back in favour of remaining on one standard time year-round.
Minister Fassbender coming to Kamloops to discuss New Afton options
October 27, 2015 - 11:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - Discussions around extending the city boundaries to include the New Afton mine will continue next month with the Minister of Community set to visit the area.
Thefts and attempted mail thefts keep Chase RCMP busy
October 27, 2015 - 10:55 AM

CHASE - It has been a busy month for Chase RCMP dealing with a range of thefts including license plates, vehicles and tools as well as an attempted mail theft.
Local ski hills are growing white
October 27, 2015 - 10:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - While some of us are still holding on to the last strings of warmer weather, those looking forward to skiing and snowboarding will be happy to know the snow is falling at area ski hills.
Concerned about that drone? You're not alone
October 27, 2015 - 8:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - If you’ve recently acquired a quadcopter or unmanned aerial vehicle armed with a video camera attached, bear in mind, flying it in populated areas can have some unforeseen legal consequences.
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THOMPSON: Censorship, capitulation nothing new in American entertainment industry
OPINION Earlier this month, ABC - one of America’s major television networks - folded like a cheap suit when President Trump’s Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr threatened: “I m

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

BCGEU strike highlights struggle for Okanagan pot shops
The BC General Employees Union strike continues and with BC Liquor Distribution Branch workers on the picket line it’s leaving cannabis retailers in a tough spot. The distribution branch handles almost all of the province’s cann

Big increase in homeless populations in Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm
Homelessness in Penticton has almost doubled over the last seven years, while Vernon also saw an increase of more than 20% in the same time period. The number of people in Penticton without a home has increased by 80% since 2018, with 194 n

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