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Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh sets early tone at Olympic Trials
TORONTO - Swimming sensation Summer McIntosh is setting the early tone at the weeklong Olympic & Paralympic Trials. The 17-year-old from Toronto finished first in the women's 400-metre freestyle a...
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B.C. moves to prevent offender name changes after child killer legally gets new name
VICTORIA - Offenders in British Columbia convicted of serious Criminal Code offences will no longer be permitted to legally change their names under legislation introduced today. Health Minister Adria...
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Ottawa city officials say Israel flag-raising ceremony will be private event
Ottawa city officials say Israel's flag will be raised Tuesday in a private event to mark the country's national day. In a statement, the city says it's agreed to allow the Jewish Federation of Ottawa...
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Stampeders sign first draft pick Labrosse after his NFL camp
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have signed the team's first overall pick in this year's CFL draft. The Stampeders chose defensive back Ben Labrosse of Greenfield Park, Que., fourth overall. The six-...
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Kamloops council to discuss housing, hotel developments, motion for mayor's resignation
KAMLOOPS - The regular Kamloops council meeting will have a different start time Tuesday (May 14) - and a full agenda.Tuesday's meeting will be the first since council approved a new calendar that has...
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Potential for dry lightning in Kamloops as storm passes through southeast BC
KAMLOOPS - As the BC Wildfire Service battles a number of large fires in the northeast of the province, the southeast and areas around Kamloops are preparing for a brief storm that could bring some li...
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Crews conduct controlled demolition on Baltimore bridge span as cleanup continues at collapse site
BALTIMORE (AP) - Crews conducted a controlled demolition Monday to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. It marked a major step in freeing the g...
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B.C., Ottawa put up nearly $254M to expand heat pump rebates
VICTORIA - The B.C. and federal governments have set aside nearly $254 million to expand rebates to convert home heating and cooling systems to more climate-friendly options with a focus on low- and m...
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B.C., Ottawa put up nearly $254M to expand heat pump rebates
VICTORIA - The B.C. and federal governments have set aside nearly $254 million to expand rebates to convert home heating and cooling systems to more climate-friendly options with a focus on low- and m...
10h ago
Downtown Block Party added to B.C. Lions' FanFest in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - B.C. Lions' FanFest presented by BCLC will take place on Saturday (May 18) in Kamloops, with a new wrinkle added to the annual festivities. The CFL club will play host to the Downtown Kamlo...
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Question of the Week
In light of council's request, should Reid Hamer-Jackson resign as mayor of Kamloops?
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Dwarf Fruit Trees
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One Man's Opinion
COLLINS: Decriminalization experiment another NDP failed fiasco
May 12, 2024
Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Dwarf Conifers for Containers
Week in Review
Week in review: Week of May 6
May 11, 2024
Two and Out
PETERS: Drake and Kendrick have nothing on Henry Braun
May 10, 2024