Third physician departure of 2025 prompts service cuts to Keremeos ER. ⬇️Details below ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Beyond the Ballot: Carney’s energy project announcements were ‘anticlimactic’. “These are all existing projects that have been on the books for years and years.” www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

3 arrested after shots fired in Merritt. "Despite the lack of injuries, discharging a firearm in public is an extremely dangerous thing to do." www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Kelowna one of just 4 Canadian stops on Weird Al’s massive 2026 tour He's the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history with parodies of mega hits that are known around the globe. Details ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Beloved children’s entertainer Raffi coming to Kelowna for 2 shows next summer Tickets to see Raffi perform timeless classics like "Baby Beluga," "Wheels on the Bus" and "Bananaphone" go on sale later this week. Details ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

New charge laid against man accused of killing Bailey McCourt in Kelowna James Plover, who is set to be sentenced on separate domestic abuse charges this afternoon, is scheduled to make his first court appearance in McCourt's case next week. More ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Late Montreal push falls flat as Roughriders crowned 112th Grey Cup champions. 🔽More below 🔽 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Inside the labour struggle at a small BC bookstore. ⬇️ Article below⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

VIDEO: Supporting Ukrainians' petition to build a life in Canada. ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Okanagan animal rescue impacted by avian flu asking CFIA to spare its peacocks ⬇️ More below⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Beer column: BC breweries win over a third of awards at 2025 Canada Beer Cup 🏆 The total bounty was 56 of 152 beer-specific awards, including 17 gold medals, and another 7 for cider and packaging. Full list of BC winners 🍻 ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

BC man arrested after assaulting a student on middle school grounds. ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Who do the people want to replace John Rustad? Kelowna MLA among favourites in recent poll. ⬇️ Details below⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

How to speed up wheelchair repairs in BC. ⬇️ More below⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Penticton's Public Safety Advisory Committee shows strong support for tiny homes project. ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Your South Okanagan adventure starts at Spirit Ridge. Vineyards, lake views, modern indigenous-inspired dining. Ready for the escape? 🍷🌅 #SpiritRidge #Osoyoos Read more on how you can win! 🔽 featured.kelownanow.com/your-south-o...

Bitcoin Show: Where to find an island of financial security amid instability everywhere. ⬇️ More below⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Wine column: One long table, four fantastic wines Sandhill Winery is amping up its culinary program in honour of Kelowna being named a United Nations 'City of Gastronomy'. 🔻 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Kamloops duo arrested after stealing an RCMP bait vehicle. ⬇️Details below ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

‘Deeply concerning case’: Dog with heavy chain embedded in neck rescued by BC SPCA Birdie will be made available for adoption from the BC SPCA's Shuswap animal centre this weekend, just 2 weeks after she was rescued. Full story ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Test of BC's emergency alert system scheduled for next week. The alert will be sent to compatible cell phones, TV and radio. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

CFIA completes ‘active operations’ at ostrich farm after carcasses taken to BC landfill. ⬇️ More below⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

UPDATE: Northbound lanes partially reopen on the Coquihalla. #BCHwy5 The lanes were temporarily blocked after a semi-truck crashed earlier this morning. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

5 things you need to know this morning: Nov. 14, 2025. Be prepared for the water cooler today. ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Overturned semi-truck impacting northbound traffic on the Coquihalla. #BCHwy5 DriveBC said it will provide an update around 9 am. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

City of Kamloops seeks volunteers for 49th annual Seniors' Christmas Light Tour. A volunteer orientation will be held in early December at the Sandman Centre. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Kamloops school’s brief hold and secure due to woman who ‘set fire to her residence’ Police say she made her way to nearby Lloyd George Elementary School after setting the fire. Details 🔽 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

BCGEU members support new labour deal with province, ending historic public service strike. The ratification comes after an eight-week strike that involved more than 25,000 public service workers. Read more⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Northwest BC the centre of Canada’s second batch of ‘nation-building projects’ Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Terrace today to announce another $60-billion in investments meant to "reinforce our nation." Read more ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP say 20-year-old woman is missing again. Holy Dunstan was reported as missing to the RCMP on Sunday, four days after being located from a previous report. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Ticket packages for 2026 Memorial Cup in Kelowna now on sale The Kelowna Rockets won their lone Memorial Cup title as the host team in 2024 and they'll be looking to repeat history 22 years later. Details ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Hwy 5 closed between Merritt and Kamloops due to 'serious' crash. #BCHwy5 The crash happened near Inks Lake Road and there is no detour. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Hwy 5 closed between Merritt and Kamloops due to 'serious' crash. #BCHwy5 The crash happened near Inks Lake Road and there is no detour. www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Police investigating death of 8-year-old girl after falling from Vancouver high-rise balcony Detectives from the VPD's Major Crime Section are probing the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. Read more ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

BC introduces new rules limiting when employers can ask for sick notes "Sick notes for short-term illness put an enormous burden on physicians and other primary care providers." Details ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

PHOTOS: The Northern Lights dazzled above Kelowna on Tuesday night Did you catch the show last night? If not, there's a chance they'll be visible again this evening. Check it out ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

TRU president says OneBC leader's planned event is unsanctioned. Airini said the event is misusing the TRU logo without authorization and that it is promoting “misinformation.” www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Tickets available today for The Beaches free show at Kal Tire Place in Vernon on Nov. 27 🎶 Vernon gets to host the Juno award-winning group after winning the 2025 SiriusXM Music Town competition. Details ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

‘We loved them dearly’: Okanagan animal sanctuary euthanizes 5 ducks due to avian flu After the farm's rooster and 10 chickens all died from the virus, they "took the heartbreaking option to compassionately euthanize" the ducks. Full story ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

BC man, 25, convicted of first-degree murder in the killing of ex-girlfriend The 22-year-old mother of two was stabbed to death in her townhouse on July 17, 2023. Full story ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

CFIA says employees the target of ‘ongoing harassment and threats’ following ostrich cull The agency says its coming from people "who disagree with the CFIA's disease control measures at Universal Ostrich Farms." Full story ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

‘The best of the best’: Popular BC hockey coach, 47, identified as victim of fatal crash “His influence reaches far beyond the rink, and many of our athletes, families and coaches will feel this loss.” Read more ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

'Absolutely nothing' in federal budget for average and first-time homebuyers Says Cassidy deVeer of the Central Okanagan branch of the Canadian Home Builders' Association. 🔻 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

RCMP say Kamloops high school lockdown was triggered by student prank 9-1-1 call. No firearm was found during the police response last week. Read more⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Knife fight sends 3 Kamloops resident to the hospital. The large fight to break out in the parking lot of a Westsyde business Saturday afternoon. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Early morning crash on Coquihalla claims life of Kamloops driver. “This was a tragic incident, and police send their condolences to the driver’s friends and family." www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

US billionaire calls for investigation after BC ostriches gunned down. ⬇️ More below⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Crews remove final train car from Kamloops Lake following 70,000L fuel spill. Clean up crews remain at the scene on Monday. Read More⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Canada Post submits its ‘comprehensive’ plan to transform and modernize postal service. The plan comes as workers remain on a rotating strike ahead of the busy holiday season. See more ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/news/news/Na...

UPDATE: Police trying to ID who smeared feces on Kelowna CFIA office The office was vandalized with feces and eggs just days after hundreds of ostriches on a farm in the Kootenays were culled by the agency. Read more ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...