One year after B.C.'s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?
Marv Gandall says living in one of Victoria's largest residential buildings a year ago meant a parade of people with suitcases, stuffed visitors parking and slow elevators. Gandall, who has lived in the Era on Yates complex for a decade, described long waits, packages going missing and scratched walls from the high num...
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MURDER TRIAL
Video evidence presented in Bagabuyo murder trial includes movements around crime scene on day of homicide
KAMLOOPS - RCMP testimony in Kamloops Law Courts on Wednesday (April 23) painted a picture of the investigation undertaken when Thompson Rivers University lecturer Mohd Abdullah was reported missing.Former Kamloops lawyer Butch Bagabuyo is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his former client, Abdullah, in...
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Kamloops and Area
ELECTION 2025
All-candidates forum echoes national debate as election day nears
KAMLOOPS - An all-candidates forum for MP hopefuls vying to represent Kamloops' two federal ridings was held on Tuesday (April 22).Candidates of the Conservative Party of Canada, Liberal Party of Canada, New Democratic Party, Green Party of Canada and People's Party of Canada discussed hot-button issues ahead of federa...
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Connective Support Society with assistance from province and Rental Protection Fund help preserve 25 units of affordable housing
KAMLOOPS - Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon was in Kamloops on Wednesday to announce the safeguarding of affordable homes in the community. Through the province's contributions and the BC Rental Protection Fund, 25 units will remain in the hands of families and individuals along Tranquille at Riverside Gardens. The buildin...
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CANADA VOTES 2025
Election Issues 2025: Canada, USA relations
KAMLOOPS - When the writ was first dropped four weeks ago, one topic was dominating the race: U.S tariffs and a burgeoning trade war with Canada's closest ally. The threat seemingly spring boarded the Liberals back atop the polls, a position they have yet to surrender with the election less than a week away. Kamloops r...
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SABRE TO WOLFPACK
Staying home; Sa-Hali Sabre joins WolfPack women's basketball ahead of 25-26 campaign
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Rivers WolfPack women's basketball team has added another regional standout as Kamloops local Isabel Phillips will join the team for the upcoming 2025-26 season. "I wanted to stay at home for family, especially my Dad and my Grandma," said Phillips. "I've been able to watch the Wo...
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Featured Content
Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - New Tropicals
They come in to the store every spring and this year is no exception! Ivy Hik from Art Knapp's in Kamloops takes time to showcase some of the new tropicals that are now in stock for you to check out!
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Magnolias in Kamloops
Magnolias are only meant to be grown in the lower mainland...right? Wrong says Maury HIk from Art Knapp's in Kamloops! There are lots of locations in town you can find success with this fantastic flowering tree!
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - One Potato, Two Potato!
Springtime means buds, but it also means spuds! Yes it's a great time to plant potatoes and Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a number of great suggestions for you to try out this season.
Apr 15, 2025
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British Columbia
One year after B.C.'s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?
Marv Gandall says living in one of Victoria's largest residential buildings a year ago meant a parade of people with suitcases, stuffed visitors parking and slow elevators. Gandall, who has lived in the Era on Yates complex for a decade, described long waits, packages going missing and scratched walls from the high num...
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VPD whistleblower alleges arrest quotas in Downtown Eastside crackdown
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's police watchdog says the Vancouver Police Board must look into an officer's allegation that arrest quotas have been issued as part of Mayor Ken Sim's "Task Force Barrage" initiative in the Downtown Eastside. An email from the anonymous whistleblower is on the agenda for Thursday...
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Impaired driver in B.C. going double the limit and on his way to get child: police
NANAIMO - A man from Nanaimo, B.C., faces a driving suspension, a speeding ticket and allegations of impaired driving for passing an unmarked police vehicle going 120 kilometres an hour over the posted limit. A statement from BC Highway Patrol says the man was pulled over at 11 a.m. on April 14 in the city for going at...
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Local Sports
Q&A WITH STANKOVEN
Stankoven talks Hurricanes' hot start to post-season, two-goal game, playing with chip on shoulder after trade, Spittin' Chiclets appearance, Chatfield's teeth, Caniacs
KAMLOOPS -- Logan Stankoven and his Carolina Hurricanes are off to a splendid start in their bid for the Stanley Cup. The Hurricanes lead the New Jersey Devils 2-0 in their Eastern Conference quarter-final series, thanks in part to a two-goal night from Stankoven in Game 1. Game 3 is scheduled to get underway at 5 p.m....
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SABRE TO WOLFPACK
Staying home; Sa-Hali Sabre joins WolfPack women's basketball ahead of 25-26 campaign
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Rivers WolfPack women's basketball team has added another regional standout as Kamloops local Isabel Phillips will join the team for the upcoming 2025-26 season. "I wanted to stay at home for family, especially my Dad and my Grandma," said Phillips. "I've been able to watch the Wo...
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Stankoven scores twice, Hurricanes whip Devils 4-1 in playoff opener
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Logan Stankoven provided an immediate jolt in his first playoff game with the Carolina Hurricanes. The 22-year-old forward scored twice in the second period Sunday to help the Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 in the opener of their first-round playoff series. It was part of a strong debut ...
Apr 20, 2025
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Canada
Man shot by police at Toronto's Pearson Airport, police say no known threat to public
TORONTO - Officials say police shot a man at Toronto's Pearson International Airport this morning. Peel Regional Police say a man was shot in a "police-involved shooting" at Terminal 1 and the officer was not injured. The Special Investigations Unit, a watchdog that investigates when injuries and deaths invol...
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Party leaders campaigning across the country as election day nears
OTTAWA - Federal leaders are making campaign stops across the country today as election day inches closer. Liberal Leader Mark Carney will deliver remarks and hold a media availability in Port Moody, B.C., in the morning and hold a rally in Winnipeg in the evening. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will make an announcement in ...
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In the news today: Leaders stumping coast to coast, drug test strips pros and cons
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Party leaders campaigning across the country today Federal leaders are making campaign stops across the country today as election day inches closer. Liberal Leader Mark Carney will deliver remarks and hold a media availability in ...
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World
In rare criticism of Putin, Trump urges the Russian leader to 'STOP!' after a deadly attack on Kyiv
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Thursday offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin, urging the Russian leader to "STOP!" after a deadly barrage of attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital. "I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 sold...
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India revokes all visas issued to Pakistani nationals following deadly Kashmir attack
SRINAGAR, India (AP) - India says it has revoked all visas issued to Pakistani nationals following a deadly attack by gunmen in Kashmir that killed 26 people, mostly tourists. In a statement issued on Thursday, India's foreign ministry said all visas issued to Pakistani nationals stand revoked with effect from Sunday. ...
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China launches 3 astronauts to replace crew on Chinese space station
JIUQUAN, China (AP) - China has launched three astronauts to replace the crew on the Chinese Tiangong space station. The Shenzhou 20 spaceship took off as planned atop China's workhorse Long March 2F rocket at 5:17 p.m. local time (0917 GMT). It will reach the Tiangong about 6.5 hours later. The rocket lifted off from ...
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