Each additional Canada World Cup match equals a $70M boost to Vancouver economy: BMO
VANCOUVER - It won't just be fans feeling the joy if Team Canada advances to the next round in the World Cup. A new analysis from BMO Economics estimates about a $70-million boost to Vancouver's local economy for each additional match Canada plays. Ca...
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School Development Rejected
No provincial response to SD73's request for reconsideration of Batchelor Heights' school
KAMLOOPS - School District 73 (SD73) is once again pushing for answers after being left in the cold when the province rejected funding for a proposed elementary school in Batchelor Heights. Just about one month ago, trustees sent a letter to the provincial government requesting reconsideration. They have yet to hear a ...
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Music in the Park
Lineup for 2026 Music in the Park unveiled with some tweaks to accommodate World Cup matches
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May Long Special Edition
Art of Gardening Special Edition - May Long Weekend
The Creative Edge
PEARCE: The power of play
Jun 23, 2026
Question of the Week
What should the City of Kamloops do to celebrate Canada Day?
Jun 22, 2026
Kamloops and Area
Music in the Park
Lineup for 2026 Music in the Park unveiled with some tweaks to accommodate World Cup matches
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has released the schedule for this summer's Music in the Park concert series at Riverside Park, with a few adjustments to accommodate FIFA men's World Cup watch parties. The beloved summer tradition will still kick off on Canada Day with performances by Wild One (mixed rock) and Paisley ...
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Wildfire Update
Evacuation orders, alerts lifted as Saw Creek wildfire near Lytton now under control
LYTTON, B.C. - UPDATE (5:15 p.m.): The BC Wildfire Service has changed the fire status to 'under control'. UPDATE (4:45 p.m.): The Thompson-Nicola Regional District says all evacuation alerts and orders issued by the TNRD and the Village of Lytton related to the fire have been lifted, effective 5:00 p.m. Tuesday.The 'a...
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2026 55+ BC Games
Organizers of Kamloops 2026 55+ BC Games looking for specialized volunteers
KAMLOOPS - Organizers of the 2026 55+ BC Games are looking for a number of specialized volunteers to step up and join the team, with the games exactly 11 weeks away.The games are set to run Sept. 8 to 12 and organizers are looking for first aid-certified Kamloops residents who will be stationed at venues throughout the...
Jun 23, 2026
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Mountain Biking
Pineview and Harper Mountain trails to receive $22K from Tourism Kamloops' Freeride Fund
KAMLOOPS - Two Kamloops-area riding trails are set to benefit from thousands of dollars in funding ahead of a "dry and demanding" season.In a statement, Tourism Kamloops says its Freeride Fund Steering Committee has approved $12,250 in funding for trail maintenance at the Pineview Bike Trails as well as $10,0...
Jun 23, 2026
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Featured Content
Native Restoration Plants
Art of Gardening: Native Restoration Plants
What happens when a natural area on your property gets damaged by construction or wildfire? According to Shawn, it's got a lot higher chance of sticking around if you plant what's native to the area.
Jun 18, 2026
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Oh, Deer!
Art of Gardening: Oh, Deer!
Jun 10, 2026
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Pretty Peonies
Art of Gardening: Pretty Peonies
Got some peonies drooping from the rain? Here's how to avoid that!
Jun 03, 2026
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British Columbia
Daily heat records fall across B.C. communities, including one century-old mark
VICTORIA - The arrival of summer in British Columbia has brought record-breaking temperatures. Environment Canada says 21 communities reported matching or setting new daily highs on Tuesday, including Powell River where the mark of 31.6 degrees shatte...
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Vancouver police warn of cluster of seven overdoses that sent one to hospital
VANCOUVER - Police in Vancouver are warning drug users after a cluster of seven overdoses that sent one person to hospital. Vancouver police say in a message on social media that the overdoses were reported in the area of East 10th Avenue and Commercia...
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Plan to buy B.C. condos might be more about stabilizing sector than housing: expert
VICTORIA - A government plan to buy empty condominiums and turn them into affordable housing in British Columbia might be more about stabilizing the financial sector than housing, an urban planning expert says. Some have criticized the federal and B.C...
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2026 55+ BC Games
Organizers of Kamloops 2026 55+ BC Games looking for specialized volunteers
KAMLOOPS - Organizers of the 2026 55+ BC Games are looking for a number of specialized volunteers to step up and join the team, with the games exactly 11 weeks away.The games are set to run Sept. 8 to 12 and organizers are looking for first aid-certified Kamloops residents who will be stationed at venues throughout the...
Jun 23, 2026
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Mountain Biking
Pineview and Harper Mountain trails to receive $22K from Tourism Kamloops' Freeride Fund
KAMLOOPS - Two Kamloops-area riding trails are set to benefit from thousands of dollars in funding ahead of a "dry and demanding" season.In a statement, Tourism Kamloops says its Freeride Fund Steering Committee has approved $12,250 in funding for trail maintenance at the Pineview Bike Trails as well as $10,0...
Jun 23, 2026
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Contract extension
THE TATTLE OF HASTINGS: Woodland Charging into Year 2 in PWHL
KAMLOOPS - Kendra Woodland signed a one-year contract extension with the Ottawa Charge on Thursday (June 18). With four Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) expansion teams arriving in time for the 2026-2027 campaign, she may have explored options to play elsewhere, but Woodland sees potential for a bright future...
Jun 22, 2026
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Canada
Senior leaders of Edmonton-based infantry battalion removed amid investigation
EDMONTON - The Department of National Defence says two senior leaders of a respected Armed Forces battalion have been removed pending an investigation. It says Lt.-Col. Jason Hudson and Chief Warrant Officer Kim Doerr have been temporarily removed fro...
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Family and friends remember civilian victim of Montreal shooting
MONTREAL - Family and community members gathered today to mourn Michel Moshe Mizrahi, the 68-year-old bystander killed in shooting in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges district. Monday's shooting left three people dead, including Montreal police officer Moha...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 12:35 p.m. It's safe to say the Swiss fans will be outnumbered by Canada supporters in BC Place Stadium, but it's hard to tell visually. Supporters of both sides are head...
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World
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump's administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when...
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A moderate earthquake rocks Northern California, but no immediate reports of damage or injuries
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A moderate earthquake shook a remote area of Northern California on Wednesday morning, but there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. The epicenter of the quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6,...
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Trump abruptly calls off signing ceremony for housing bill, blindsiding Republicans
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump abruptly called off a planned signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill ahead of a meeting with Senate Republicans in the Capitol on Wednesday, making clear that he's in no mood to compromise as he pressure...
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