Soccer showcase
World Cup put wrench in plans for Kamloops International Cup men's division; women's division gets boost
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops United general manager Lyle Dos Santos said efforts to secure overseas competition on the men's side of the Kamloops International Cup (KIC) were furious and futile. Organizers landed a big fish on the women's side, but failed to net a male counterpart."I think we spoke to pretty much every cl...
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Gas prices
City, Sarai passed to BC Utilities Commission in fight for clarity on Kamloops gas prices
KAMLOOPS - Back in January, Kamloops city council passed a motion from Bill Sarai to ask the provincial government to explain why gasoline prices in the city were higher than neighbouring communities. This past weekend, petrol prices in Kelowna and Vernon were both more than 10 cents per litre lower than Kamloops. &quo...
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Question of the Week
Do you support the prospect of a new oil pipeline running through the Kamloops area?
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Kamloops and Area
In the pool
Kamloops Classic Swimming athletes preparing for B.C. Summer Games
KAMLOOPS - Tenley Post is primed to compete in five events against provincewide competition. Elijah Mukuru is amped to test his mettle in the 200-metre freestyle against some of the best in B.C. Misty Hayes is pumped for team travel and the opening ceremony. They are among seven Kamloops Classic Swimming athletes who...
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Real Estate Activity
Kamloops real estate market busy in June; inventory remains limited
KAMLOOPS - June was a busy month for real estate sales activity in Kamloops, but realtors are looking for more selection for local buyers.New figures released by the Association of Interior Realtors (AIR) Monday (July 6) show 271 residential properties changed hands last month. That's up from 250 sales in May and about...
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100 Mile ER
Interior Health says progress made to address 100 Mile House ER staffing
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - Interior Health (IH) said it has made some progress in addressing the staffing shortages behind the frequent closures in the 100 Mile District General Hospital emergency room, including two new primary care providers.The health authority said it has been working with local partners on a task forc...
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Kamloops Votes 2026
Andrews preaches social issues, bettering the community for workers in council bid announcement
KAMLOOPS - Brian Andrews is the 17th Kamloops resident to put their name forward for a spot on city council. Andrews is a labour organizer and believes that experience will be paramount for success around the horseshoe in city chambers."I don't want to start pushing union ideologies when it comes to city hall. Tha...
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Featured Content
Canada Day
Art of Gardening Special Edition - Canada Day
We're well into the middle of summer, so here is a collection of tips from Art Knapp Home & Garden about hot weather plant care, bugs, and replanting after a disaster.
Jul 02, 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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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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British Columbia
B.C. attorney general to provide update on legal options after deadly mass shooting
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government says it's exploring legal options after the mass shooting where eight people were killed in Tumbler Ridge. Attorney General Niki Sharma is expected to meet with media today about those options, five months a...
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Business leader says he hopes Greater Victoria gets fair share of submarine money
VICTORIA - The federal government's submarine contract with a German company offers a "tremendous amount of opportunity" to propel British Columbia's shipping industry, political and business leaders say. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in Halifax...
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Thoughts turn to legacy as full-time whistle nears for Vancouver's World Cup
VANCOUVER - Vancouver is preparing for its World Cup swansong between Switzerland and Colombia on Tuesday, its seventh match of the tournament, after hosting thousands of fans from across Canada and around the world. Beer and mimosas have been flowing ...
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Local Sports
In the pool
Kamloops Classic Swimming athletes preparing for B.C. Summer Games
KAMLOOPS - Tenley Post is primed to compete in five events against provincewide competition. Elijah Mukuru is amped to test his mettle in the 200-metre freestyle against some of the best in B.C. Misty Hayes is pumped for team travel and the opening ceremony. They are among seven Kamloops Classic Swimming athletes who...
8h ago
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Soccer showcase
World Cup put wrench in plans for Kamloops International Cup men's division; women's division gets boost
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops United general manager Lyle Dos Santos said efforts to secure overseas competition on the men's side of the Kamloops International Cup (KIC) were furious and futile. Organizers landed a big fish on the women's side, but failed to net a male counterpart."I think we spoke to pretty much every cl...
9h ago
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Kamloops United FC
Kamloops United FC wrap up 2026 BC Premier League season with results
KAMLOOPS - With two home matches in two days to close out the 2026 BC Premier League season, Kamloops United FC's men's and women's teams were able to leave the Hillside Stadium pitch with their heads held high. On Friday (July 3), Kamloops United FC's men's team knocked off the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy 1-0 thanks t...
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Canada
NATO looks to Saab to build up to 10 surveillance planes using Canadian jets
ANKARA - NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance is looking to work with Swedish manufacturer Saab on up to 10 radar jets largely built in Canada. Rutte told an audience at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, that its current fleet is to be ...
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In the news today: Carney arrives at NATO, Renata Ford dies, Raptors announcement
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney arrives in Turkey for high-level NATO talks with German, South Korean leaders Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Ankara, Turkey, where he's set to ha...
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Switzerland takes on Colombia in Vancouver's last hurrah at World Cup
VANCOUVER - Vancouver is set to host its seventh and final World Cup match today, in a final hurrah at BC Place for an event that galvanized the city's diaspora communities and drew thousands of fans from across the country and the globe. The round-of-...
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World
US support for Israel slips as Democrats grow more critical, AP-NORC poll finds
NEW YORK (AP) - After decades of reliable bipartisan backing for Israel, a new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for the longtime U.S. ally, with rising opposition from Democrats and signs of division among Republicans. T...
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Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, as French President Macron visits Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Explosions rocked Damascus on Tuesday as France's president met with his Syrian counterpart in a landmark visit, wounding at least 18 people, Syria's Interior Ministry said. Emmanuel Macron had entered the president...
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After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss
SEATTLE (AP) - Folarin Balogun's presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer, but he ultimately played a forgettable role in the Americans' 4-1 loss in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday. ...
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