BC Politics
Kamloops Centre MLA Milobar rejoins BC Conservatives
KAMLOOPS - On the same day Premier David Eby called a snap election in British Columbia, Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar has returned to the BC Conservatives.Milobar resigned from the BC Conservative caucus on August 14, citing a loss of confidence in the leadership of Kerry-Lynne Findlay, saying their values do not ...
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Emergency Landing
Investigation blames fractured rotor blade for Westjet's diverted Kamloops-to-Calgary flight in 2023
KAMLOOPS - The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada says a fractured rotor blade forced a 2023 WestJet Encore flight bound for Calgary to divert to Kelowna shortly after takeoff from Kamloops.In a report released Tuesday (Sept. 22), the TSB said the De Havilland DHC-8-402 plane left Kamloops Airport on March 2, ...
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NorthPaws begin search for new ownership group, aim to stay in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws' ownership group is looking to keep the West Coast League (WCL) franchise in the Tournament Capital, but under new leadership. In a news release issued Tuesday (Sept. 22), the NorthPaws state the team has initiated a search for new ownership to lead the collegiate men's summer baseball...
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In the WHL
Bonkowski takes over as Kamloops Blazers' captain
KAMLOOPS - Ty Bonkowski was the clearcut choice to take over captaincy duties for the Kamloops Blazers. "He's a great example to everybody as far as work ethic and effort put into his game, off ice, on ice and doing the extra stuff," Blazers' head coach and general manager Shaun Clouston said. "It was p...
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Cancer research fundraiser
Hundreds drawn to Riverside Park for annual Terry Fox Run
KAMLOOPS - Organizers of the annual Terry Fox Run are still tallying the totals, but say they are well on their way to reaching their $100,000 goal.More than 700 people participated in the 46th run Sunday (Sept. 20), helping raise critical funds for cancer research.Run organizer Sue Steenson says as of Monday afternoon...
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Red Bridge Arson
Person of interest identified in Red Bridge arson case: Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Two years and two days later, one question still looms over the ashes of the Red Bridge - "Who set the fire?' Now for the first time, there is a sign investigators could be getting closer to an answer. "Investigators have identified a person of interest in relation to the Red Bridge arson investiga...
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Labour Day
Art of Gardening Special Edition - Labour Day
Summer is winding down to a close. If your harvesting, enjoy! But, don't forget about fall prep. Here are some tips from over the years about how to care for your yard and garden in September.
Sep 09, 2026
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BC Day
Art of Gardening Special Edition - BC Day
It's hot, everything is growing, and it'll soon be time to pick those fruit and veggies! Here's a collection of tips from Art Knapp Home & Garden for landscaping, planting in shade, and adding air plants that don't need soil at all!
Aug 04, 2026
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Foliage Shade Garden
Art of Gardening: Foliage Shade Garden
If you have a bit of shade in your garden, take advantage of it! Here's Shawn to let you know what to plant.
Jun 24, 2026
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British Columbia
Reactions as B.C. Premier David Eby calls snap election set for Oct. 24
VANCOUVER - British Columbia voters are heading to the polls in a snap election set for Oct. 24, a week after municipal elections take place across the province. The election comes less than two years into NDP Leader David Eby's mandate and follows wee...
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Who are the party leaders as British Columbia goes to the polls?
British Columbians are going to the polls about two years ahead of schedule, after Premier David Eby called an early election to be held on Oct. 24. Here's a look at the party leaders in a political landscape that is very different from the one that em...
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Ottawa opens up 15% Trans Mountain equity stake to Indigenous groups on pipeline path
OTTAWA - The Canadian government is offering Indigenous groups a collective 15 per cent ownership stake in the Trans Mountain pipeline through a low-cost loan. In a letter to a First Nation along the pipeline's path and seen by The Canadian Press, a f...
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NorthPaws Baseball
NorthPaws begin search for new ownership group, aim to stay in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws' ownership group is looking to keep the West Coast League (WCL) franchise in the Tournament Capital, but under new leadership. In a news release issued Tuesday (Sept. 22), the NorthPaws state the team has initiated a search for new ownership to lead the collegiate men's summer baseball...
6h ago
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In the WHL
Bonkowski takes over as Kamloops Blazers' captain
KAMLOOPS - Ty Bonkowski was the clearcut choice to take over captaincy duties for the Kamloops Blazers. "He's a great example to everybody as far as work ethic and effort put into his game, off ice, on ice and doing the extra stuff," Blazers' head coach and general manager Shaun Clouston said. "It was p...
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Pigskin problems
On brink of folding, South Kamloops Titans lament lost football season
KAMLOOPS - Ben Ford is among the Grade 12 South Kamloops Titans who will not get the chance to chase high school football glory in their senior year. "The amount of commitment we've given... Every fall, this kind of is our life for three months," Ford said. "To have our season taken away is just disappoi...
Sep 19, 2026
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Canada
Reactions as B.C. Premier David Eby calls snap election set for Oct. 24
VANCOUVER - British Columbia voters are heading to the polls in a snap election set for Oct. 24, a week after municipal elections take place across the province. The election comes less than two years into NDP Leader David Eby's mandate and follows wee...
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Trump says U.S. to continue buying Canadian potash but wants cheaper price
NEW YORK - U.S. President Donald Trump says his country will continue buying Canadian potash after all. Trump made the comments to reporters Tuesday during a bilateral meeting at the United Nations General Assembly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Z...
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Carney promises $100 million for Palestinians in humanitarian aid, police training
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is pledging $100 million in new aid for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. The funding includes $80 million in humanitarian aid, while the rest is development funding for security initiatives, includ...
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World
Trump says US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials met on Tuesday, shortly after threatening in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may "annihilate" the Islamic Republic if a deal isn't reached soon to end the nea...
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Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security after prolonged tensions
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an agreement with Denmark and Greenland aimed at strengthening Arctic and North Atlantic security, paving the way for more U.S. bases in Greenland and easing tensions over his repeated call...
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Sri Lankan court sentences 15 men to life in prison for roles in deadly 2019 Easter bombings
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - A Sri Lankan court convicted 15 men on Tuesday over their involvement in the 2019 Easter bombings that killed more than 260 people, and sentenced them each to 200 years in prison, meaning they will spend the rest of their live...
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