Gaza Flotilla Activism
After the Gaza flotilla: Activists demand accountability as pressure mounts on Ottawa
VANCOUVER - Former Kamloops resident Sebastian Tow says the mission may be over, but the political fallout surrounding the Gaza flotilla is only beginning. Tow returned to Canada this week after being detained by Israeli forces during an international aid mission attempting to challenge Israel's naval blockade of Gaza....
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Missing girl
Kamloops RCMP seeking missing teen girl
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing teen girl who is known to frequent the North Shore and Valleyview/Dallas areas.Police said 16-year-old Marissa Wilson was reported as missing on Tuesday (May 26), and was last seen in the 1700-block of Sunnycrest Avenue on Sunday (May 24)...
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Looped In
LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: June 1, 2026
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May Long Special Edition
Art of Gardening Special Edition - May Long Weekend
1000 Ways to Heal
1000 WAYS TO HEAL: What does it mean to belong?
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Question of the Week
Do you believe the BC Conservatives will win the next provincial election with Kerry Lynne Findlay as their leader?
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Kamloops and Area
Riverside Park drinking
Kamloops brings back Riverside Park Responsible Liquor Consumption Pilot
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is allowing residents to party - responsibly - at Riverside Park again this spring and summer with the return of the Responsible Liquor Consumption Pilot Program.The city said this policy will allow visitors to bring their own liquor to a designated area within Riverside Park between noo...
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Death of Pamela Jarvis
Merritt man accused of killing his wife in 2025 seeking bail changes
KAMLOOPS - A man accused of killing his wife in Merritt last year is in court looking to have his bail status reviewed. Christopher Jarvis is charged with a single count of second-degree murder in the December 16, 2025 death of 45-year-old Pamela Jarvis.On Friday (May 29), Christopher Jarvis' case came before BC Suprem...
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Toonies for Talons
Kamloops youth raising money for injured birds of prey
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops youth Anderson Kampman has launched 'Toonies for Talons' to support the BC Wildlife Park's bird of prey rehabilitation.1st Kamloops Scouts said Kampman launched the fundraising initiative as part of his King's Venturer Scout Award project.Kampman hopes to raise $1,000 through the campaign, which wil...
May 31, 2026
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Community Hall Referendums
CSRD plans referendum vote on pair of community halls
SALMON ARM - The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) Board is asking Electoral Area E voters whether they support a pair of funding proposals for the Malakwa Community Learning Centre and the Cambie Hall.The separate funding plans will go to an elector assent (referendum) vote as part of the 2026 General Local El...
May 31, 2026
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Wistful Wisteria
Art of Gardening: Wistful Wisteria
One of the most popular vines at Art Knapp. Not hard to see why.
May 27, 2026
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May Long Special Edition
Art of Gardening Special Edition - May Long Weekend
The planting weekend is upon us! Here are some tips from past Art of Gardening Features for the May Long Weekend.
May 25, 2026
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Art of Gardening: A Rose by Any Colour
Roses are red, roses are blue, roses are pink, whatever suits you!
May 20, 2026
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British Columbia
Amazon caused first-contract impasse at unionized fulfilment centre in B.C.: mediator
DELTA - An independent mediator has found online retail giant Amazon responsible for the breakdown of first-contract bargaining at YVR2, its only unionized fulfilment centre in British Columbia. The union representing the workers in Delta says the med...
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Metro Vancouver announces review of wastewater facility where costs grew to $3.86B
BURNABY - The Metro Vancouver regional district says it is moving ahead with an independent review into the North Shore wastewater treatment plant over its construction costs that ballooned to $3.86 billion. The district says in a statement that lawye...
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Invasive mosquitoes and brain-swelling virus detected in B.C.'s Sea-to-Sky region
VANCOUVER - Health officials in British Columbia say invasive mosquitoes and a virus that can cause brain swelling in humans have been detected in the Sea-to-Sky region north of Vancouver, after an investigation triggered by a cluster of childhood ence...
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Local Sports
NorthPaws
NorthPaws swept to open 2026 WCL season
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws didn't start the 2026 West Coast League (WCL) season with home cooking. The NorthPaws were swept by the Corvallis Knights of Oregon in a three-game home series at Norbrock Stadium on opening weekend. Kamloops fell to the Knights 9-6 on Friday (May 29), 11-9 in extra innings (11) on Sat...
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Kamloops United FC
Kamloops United FC women pick up point, men fall to TSS Rovers
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops United FC's women's team picked up a point in their B.C. Premier League match over the weekend. Anika Black scored in the 11th minute as Kamloops earned a 1-1 draw with TSS Rovers FC of Richmond Friday (May 29) night at Hillside Stadium. Kamloops played a woman down from the 56th minute onward as Ka...
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Kamloops' Olynyk, Spurs topple Thunder in Game 7 to head to NBA Finals
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs started the Western Conference finals with a win in Oklahoma City, then ended the series the same way. The champions are dethroned. Wembanyama and the Spurs are headed to th...
May 31, 2026
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Canada
Racism is a risk when Vancouver hosts World Cup, but measures exist: B.C. AG Sharma
VICTORIA - Hosting seven World Cup games in Vancouver comes with the risk of racism, but B.C.'s attorney general says her government will do everything it can to make sure that won't happen. Niki Sharma made the comment as she was unveiling her govern...
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Separatism and energy: Alberta's Smith to meet with counterpart in Quebec this week
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is planning to meet with her counterpart in Quebec City this week, with separatism and energy possible topics of discussion. Speaking at an unrelated news conference in Calgary, Smith was asked about her upcomin...
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Invasive mosquitoes and brain-swelling virus detected in B.C.'s Sea-to-Sky region
VANCOUVER - Health officials in British Columbia say invasive mosquitoes and a virus that can cause brain swelling in humans have been detected in the Sea-to-Sky region north of Vancouver, after an investigation triggered by a cluster of childhood ence...
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World
South Carolina jury finds store owner not guilty of murder in killing of Black teen
COLUMBIA, S.C (AP) - A South Carolina jury on Monday found a store owner not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting of a Black 14-year-old. The jury returned the verdict for Chikei Rick Chow. Chow, 61, who is Asian, shot Cyrus Carmack-Belt...
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Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday, as the Justice Department said it would temporarily pause its im...
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US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas
WASHINGTON (AP) - The State Department plans to drastically slash the number of U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to come to the United States. The almost 50 U.S. embassies and consulate...
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