Human Remains
Tk̓emlúps working to protect north Kamloops site after ancestral remains found Thursday
KAMLOOPS - Tkemlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) says its working to project a site on the North Shore of Kamloops where ancestral remains were found on Thursday (June 12).While it did not disclose the location, Tkemlups asked for the site to be respected as its now considered to be sacred. It also said the site i...
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COUNCIL DYSFUNCTION
Kamloops council chaos the impetus behind potential new provincial legislation: minister
KAMLOOPS - It's no secret that the current Kamloops city council's term has been anything but smooth sailing. Earlier this week, the city published an entire 433-page report into the ongoing dysfunction, and the work with Minister of Municipal Affairs Ravi Kahlon to support proper governance in the city. The release of...
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Stay Ahead of the Curve with Kamloops' Trusted Property Manager - Rohit Kumar
May 20, 2025
Stay Ahead of the Curve with Kamloops' Trusted Property Manager - Rohit Kumar
Two and Out
PETERS: Funny how some psychoactive substances are acceptable in public and some aren't
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Sound Off
SOUND OFF: Should Kamloops drivers get a hybrid or go fully electric?
Jun 13, 2025
Kamloops and Area
UP THE HILL
Sun Peaks Resort, Tourism Sun Peaks reps look ahead to summer season; bike park opening this weekend
KAMLOOPS - Noon on Friday (June 13) marked the beginning of summer operations at Sun Peaks Resort, where season-pass holders took advantage of early access to the hiking and biking trails. Young riders Tristan Strokon, Toby Balfour and John Kosciuw were among the hardcore bunch waiting under rainfall for the lifts to s...
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Stolen Delivery Van
Kamloops RCMP investigating after spike belt used to stop stolen delivery van Friday
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say one person was arrested after spike belt was used to stop a delivery van that was stolen the North Shore Friday (June 13) morning.In a statement, police say the van was seen driving away from the intersection of Tranquille Road and Simcoe Avenue, near the Northills Shopping Centre, around 1...
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NorthPaws Baseball
NorthPaws to host Edmonton at Norbrock Stadium after dropping road series in Wenatchee
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws picked up another win in the West Coast League, though they dropped their midweek series to the Wenatchee AppleSox two games to one.The NorthPaws were beaten 11-7 in Thursday's (June 12) rubber match, after they allowed five runs in the seventh inning at the Paul Thomas Field in Wenatc...
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Williams Lake Bust
RCMP say drugs, cash, weapons and illegal cigarettes seized from Williams Lake man
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP in Williams Lake say a man was arrested Thursday (June 12) after he was spotted dealing drugs by officers who were out on patrol. In a news release Friday (June 13), police say officers from the Cariboo-Chilcotin Crime Reduction Unit (CC-CRU) spotted a man "making hand-to-hand transactio...
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Stay Ahead of the Curve with Kamloops' Trusted Property Manager - Rohit Kumar
"I'm Rohit Kumar, born and raised in Kamloops, and I've witnessed our market's shifts firsthand. My mission is to keep investors ahead of the curve." As a property manager with RE/MAX Commercial Solutions, Rohit Kumar combines local insight with years of hands-on experience to ensure owners and investors maxi...
May 20, 2025
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Colourful Plants For Shade
Who says you can't brighten up that shady corner of your yard with vibrant plant life? Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops says otherwise - and has a number of fantastic suggestions to prove his point!
Jun 04, 2025
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Weeping Cascade Hydrangeas
Looking for something a little different to adorn your patio posts and garden arbours? Maury Hik from Art Knapp Home & Garden in Kamloops has just the thing - the Weeping Cascade Hydrangea!
May 28, 2025
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British Columbia
Home owned by family of UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health embezzler up for sale
NORTH VANCOUVER - A real estate listing for a $2 million property in North Vancouver says the home has been excellently maintained and is on an attractive street, but what the description doesn't say is it's a forced sale involving an embezzler and a years-long legal battle. The B.C. government gazette says the sale wa...
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Boa constrictor Bailey, reported missing at Tofino beach, turns up in owner's kayak
VICTORIA - Bailey the boa constrictor has turned up safe in its owner's kayak after being reported missing at a beach in Tofino, B.C., this week. James Rodgers, co-founder of the Coastal Animal Rescue and Education Network, says the owner who reported the six-foot reptile missing on Sunday found it on Wednesday. Rodger...
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Report on B.C. port strike says right-to-strike should be preserved
VANCOUVER - Labour experts tasked with studying a days-long labour dispute at British Columbia's ports say the right to strike or be locked out should be preserved for the longshore industry in Canada. Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers say laws should be changed to allow the government to bring in a special mediator during...
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Local Sports
UP THE HILL
Sun Peaks Resort, Tourism Sun Peaks reps look ahead to summer season; bike park opening this weekend
KAMLOOPS - Noon on Friday (June 13) marked the beginning of summer operations at Sun Peaks Resort, where season-pass holders took advantage of early access to the hiking and biking trails. Young riders Tristan Strokon, Toby Balfour and John Kosciuw were among the hardcore bunch waiting under rainfall for the lifts to s...
14h ago
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NorthPaws Baseball
NorthPaws to host Edmonton at Norbrock Stadium after dropping road series in Wenatchee
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws picked up another win in the West Coast League, though they dropped their midweek series to the Wenatchee AppleSox two games to one.The NorthPaws were beaten 11-7 in Thursday's (June 12) rubber match, after they allowed five runs in the seventh inning at the Paul Thomas Field in Wenatc...
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Another Gold For Katzberg
Ethan Katzberg wins fifth consecutive hammer-throw gold medal
KAMLOOPS - Add another medal to Kamloops-trained hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg's haul, as he continues to dominate the sport at the age of 23.He won his fifth straight event in the world athletics circuit on Wednesday (June 11) with a throw of 80.19 metres at a competition in Oslo, Norway. Katzberg, who was born in Nan...
Jun 12, 2025
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Canada
Quebec Liberals to elect new leader at convention in provincial capital
QUÉBEC - The Quebec Liberal Party will choose its new leader today at a convention in the provincial capital. Five candidates are vying for the party's leadership, none of whom currently hold a seat in the provincial legislature. The frontrunners are Pablo Rodriguez, a former federal minister, Karl Blackburn, fo...
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British PM Keir Starmer visiting Ottawa before joining G7 leaders in Alberta
OTTAWA - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting Ottawa today ahead of the G7 leaders' summit in Alberta. The summit starts Sunday against a backdrop of mounting tensions and violence in the Middle East triggered by Israel's attack on Iranian missile and nuclear sites on Friday. Prime Minister Mark Carney, who ...
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As Trump heads to the G7, Canada hopes to avoid another Charlevoix-style eruption
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump is set to arrive Sunday in Alberta for the G7 summit - his first visit to Canada since leaving in a huff seven years ago. Ottawa could use everything from golfing and creative scheduling to special cabinet orders to make the visit successful and avoid a repeat diplomatic disaster. &...
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World
Israel warns 'Tehran will burn' as Iran fires drones and missiles in response to Israeli strikes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Israel's defense minister warned Saturday that "Tehran will burn" if Iran continues firing missiles, as the two countries traded blows a day after Israel launched a blistering surprise attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites, killing a number of top generals. Israel's m...
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Australian man shot to death at a villa on the tourist island of Bali
DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) - An Australian man was shot dead at a villa on the tourist island of Bali, police said Saturday, in an attack that also left another Australian man injured. Local police chief Arief Batubara said an investigation was underway and that police were looking for possible witnesses. The two victims...
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Iran retaliates after Israeli strikes targeting its nuclear program and military
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes on Israel into Saturday morning, killing at least two people and wounding others, after a series of blistering Israeli attacks on the heart of Iran's nuclear program and its armed forces. Israel's assault used warplanes, as well as drones smug...
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